National drowning prevention
No child lost to addiction. No life lost to water.
Government and civil-society partners at the national drowning prevention stakeholder meeting in Kampala.
01 / 07
Who we are
A movement built on faith, evidence & stubborn hope.
The Anti-Drug and Alcohol Abuse Movement — ADAAM — works with young people, families, schools, communities and public institutions to prevent substance-related harm and drowning. We combine practical education, early recovery skills, public communication and policy advocacy to help people access information and support.
Our recent work includes substance use prevention sessions at schools and Kabale University, national drowning prevention consultations, engagement with fishing and lakeside communities, and collaboration on school water safety.
Mission
We safeguard the mental health and wellbeing of youth, men, women and people with disabilities through prevention, education, recovery support and relentless community action.
Vision
A Uganda where mental health is prioritised, stigma is eradicated, and every person can lead a fulfilling, empowered life.
In the field
Real work. Real communities.
Why it matters
Two silent epidemics. One movement.
The numbers behind our work are stark — and they are exactly why we refuse to slow down.
2,940
lives lost to drowning in Uganda every year
Makerere University / CDC Foundation study, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies
65%
of all alcohol consumed in Uganda is illicit
AERSE white paper with Euromonitor International data
8 in 10
Ugandan drinkers consume illicit alcohol
CAIA–Uganda festive campaign research message
2016
the first Uganda Recovery Walk gave recovery a public voice
Launched 10 September 2016 by Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda
What we do
Prevention first. Recovery always. Action everywhere.
Founding member · CAIA–Uganda
“Without stronger laws and enforcement, Uganda risks losing a generation of its most productive citizens to addiction, accidents, and preventable deaths. Government and civil society must walk hand in hand to protect our people.”
The Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol — Uganda Chapter
Launched 29 October 2025 at Reach A Hand Uganda, CAIA–Uganda unites ministries, civil society, faith groups, media and responsible business against the toxic illicit spirits that make up nearly two-thirds of alcohol consumed in Uganda.
Strength in numbers
Standing with ministries, multilaterals & movements
From State House to the landing site — our partners make national change possible.
RAHU
MTIC
MoH
MoWT
MAAIF
UPF Marine
GHAI
UNODC
WHO
Watch the movement
Real work. Real people. Real-time.
Our feeds are the frontline — recovery trainings, festival campaigns and water-safety advocacy as it happens. Follow along, share, and bring someone with you.
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