Drug and substance abuse in Kenya affects people of all ages, driven by poverty, trauma, and peer pressure. It fuels violence, crime, and family breakdown. Yet support systems remain scarce. BoyChild Kenya exists to shift this reality empowering communities with prevention, recovery, and hope for a healthier, drug-free future.
Why it happens
Drug and substance abuse is rooted in social inequality, psychological distress, and normalized harmful behavior. It is worsened by poverty, unemployment, trauma, peer influence, and poor access to mental health care. Causes differ across communities, appearing differently across regions, age groups, and social settings.
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Where it happens
Drug and substance abuse is a national crisis affecting all regions, age groups, and communities. Explore our knowledge hub to understand the issue and discover ongoing solutions. Access data, tools, and networks to strengthen advocacy efforts and connect with others committed to protecting and empowering young people. Read more.
How to End it
Drug and substance abuse appears differently across communities. There is no single solution, actor or sector that can end it; we must all work together. Solutions must be local, contextual and integrated. Our Theory of Change outlines the range of approaches needed and the role everyone must play.
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The Law
Progressive legal frameworks are just one part of a comprehensive response to drug and substance abuse, as outlined in our Theory of Change. Legal reforms must be supported by holistic efforts including policies, programmes, and services that prioritize the autonomy, protection, and rights of young people across all communities.
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Digital Literacy Program
Digital literacy programs are just one part of a comprehensive response to inequality, as outlined in our Theory of Change. Training efforts must be supported by holistic strategies including resources, mentorship, and services that prioritize the autonomy, empowerment, and rights of young people across all communities.
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