TANGA, July 3 -- EFFORTS to combat drug abuse among young people in Tanga City are continuing to yield positive results as the Focus on Youth, Not the Substance project expands its reach, helping young people recover from addiction while preventing others from engaging in substance use.

The project is being implemented across all 27 wards of the Tanga City Council under the TangaYetu programme, covering 178 streets through community outreach, referrals to treatment and rehabilitation services, and public awareness campaigns.

Speaking in Tanga, Said Bandawe, the Executive Secretary of the Gift of Hope Foundation and a former drug user in recovery, said the project is already bringing significant transformation to communities.

“Our...