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ANTI-DRUGS & DOPING GROUP

Life Beyond Addiction.

The ANTI-DRUGS & DOPING GROUP (ADDG) is a Rwandan non-governmental organization founded in 2016. It is an accredited and chartered organization that obtained legal status under registration number 000227|RGB|NGO|LP|04|2025, in accordance with Law No. 058/2024 of 20/06/2024 governing non-governmental organizations in Rwanda.

The Purpose for founding the Organization:

To highlight the reality of the increasing use of drugs.

Because research shows that drugs are causing deaths worldwide.

Research has shown that drug use is destroying families and contributing to the decline of the economy, as well as threatening the safety of citizens and the country in general.

The Anti-Drugs & Doping Group was established to address the growing challenge of drug abuse and doping, particularly among young people, by promoting awareness, prevention, and rehabilitation initiatives.

Among the reasons for the establishment of this organization is the fact that drug abuse leads to mental health problems, and this issue is causing an increase in the number of people affected.

The organization seeks to empower youth to make informed decisions, adopt healthy lifestyles, and actively contribute to building safe and responsible communities.

In the context of Rwanda, the organization was founded in response to increasing concerns about substance abuse among youth, which contributes to school dropout, unemployment, health problems, and social instability.

Because crimes related to drug abuse are increasing every day, the consequences — including dropping out of school, unemployment, stunted growth and malnutrition, family conflicts, severe depression, and poverty caused by drug use — are among the reasons that led to the establishment of this organization, the ANTI-DRUGS & DOPING GROUP.

Despite strong government efforts, there remains a need for community-based initiatives that engage young people directly through education, sports, and mentorship.


The organization therefore aims to complement national efforts by: