Muscat :
Salalah won the third edition of the Community Competition to reduce the spread of drugs and psychotropic substances, conducted by the Committee for the Prevention of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Executive Office.
The third edition of the competition saw a total of 28 projects participating, of which 19 qualified. The central evaluation team reviewed and assessed the projects based on specific criteria.
The ceremony took place at the Movenpick Hotel and was inaugurated by Dr Mohammed bin Said al Maamari, Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, with the presence of ministers, Under-Secretaries, governors and walis, along with representatives from various government and non-governmental sectors. The patron of the event honoured the winners of the third edition of the community competition.
Salalah’s project, "Determined for a Safe and Promising Society," won first place, while Muttrah received second place for their project showcasing resilience and teamwork under the slogan "Together We Stand United."
Al Rustaq received third place for its well-structured training programme aimed at achieving sustainable development, while fourth place was shared by two wilayats: Al Mudhaibi and Shinas. Fifth place was granted to Adam for its project aimed at enhancing awareness of drug and psychoactive substance harms through community-based initiatives.
Dr Huda al Siyabi, Director of Community-Based Initiatives at the Ministry of Health, mentioned that 35 projects participated in this edition. "We conducted a thorough evaluation and selected 19 projects. We visited all 19 projects, conducting field visits and observing the work done in each wilayat. At the end, we selected five projects," said Dr Huda.
The event occurs every two years, inviting all 63 wilayats in Oman with health committees. Salalah took the trophy for their initiative, with a strong focus on community participation and awareness.
Muttrah utilised Muttrah Souq to spread awareness, while Al Rustaq used the title "Salah" to inspire others and involved non-Arabic speakers in their community. The objective of the competition is to enhance the role of Wilayat Health Committees by encouraging service projects that address priority issues within their communities, fostering collaboration among community members and various sectors, promoting community involvement in projects aimed at reducing drug and psychoactive substance abuse and instilling the concept of volunteerism.
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