Candle lighting and Community dialogue
Date: 31/08/2026
Time:
Location: Ngara, Nairobi, Kenya
Public/Private: Public
Individual/Organisation: Organisation
Name of Organisation: Women Nest
Contact: Dr Catherine Mwangi
Event Contact: info@womennest.org
Web:
Time:
Location: Ngara, Nairobi, Kenya
Public/Private: Public
Individual/Organisation: Organisation
Name of Organisation: Women Nest
Contact: Dr Catherine Mwangi
Event Contact: info@womennest.org
Web:
The activity will be held at our offices in Ngara from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, targeting 15 women who use drugs. The session will refresh participants’ knowledge on overdose, including how to recognize the signs, prevent overdose, and respond appropriately in an emergency.
Key Activities
• Dialogue and discussions on : Causes, signs, prevention, and the importance of seeking emergency help.Recognizing an overdose, administering Naloxone, recovery position, and monitoring while awaiting medical assistance.
• Candle-Light Moment: Remembering lives lost to overdose and promoting prevention, awareness, and support.