In the field of Harm Reduction, communication plays a major role in promoting this approach and the services under it as a public health issue, ultimately contributing towards improving the quality of life of drug users and minimizing harms that are associated to drug use for both PWID and the community.

The Middle East and North Africa Harm Reduction Association (MENAHRA) has perpetuated the promotion and implementation of this guide to support CSOs, IDUs/ Community groups, and Activists in planning and conducting a communication strategy by defining audience, goals, and key messages; tracking progress following universal norm and criteria. As Executive Director, it is my prerogative to solicit the needs for harm reduction in the region, enhance communications, and advocate for visibility and support of people who use drugs in the MENA region.

We sincerely hope that the content of this report helps to support communications and meet harm reduction needs in the region. We also hope that this will increase and enhance communications, expand the services and the well-being of our beneficiaries.

MENAHRA would like to thank Dr. Mirna Abou Zeid who produced this report; we also thank those who contributed to the compilation of this report, especially the MENAHRA team, and the Global Fund for making the production of this report possible.