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Drug free world Africa has congratulated Mrs. Mavis Amankwah on her UNA goodwill Ambassadorial award which took place at Boat Cruise- Millbank Millennium Pier, Pier 5 London, SW1P 4XL. The organization on 18 August, 2022 featured on the event of Mavis Amankwah’s UNA Goodwill Ambassadorial Award, which as it were was Empowering, Motivating and inspiring. Mavis Amankwah has in no small measure touched countless number of lives, especially that of the youths through her unbridled generosity, benevolence and exceptional brilliance over time. She has been a Voice to the voiceless and given hope to people who have lost hope in life and can suffice to say that she’s simply a trail blazer, who has unarguably written her name in gold. DFWA seized that opportunity to reach out to a pool of nonprofit Organizations, who expressed profound gratitude towards the good work DFWA is doing to rescue and therefore sanitize our Society from the horrid stench drug abuse and its Concomitant implications and went ahead to pledge support for DFWA programs. Mavis Amankwah was all Joy to see the representatives of DFWA in the Ceremony and promised to strengthen her support for DFWA programs in order to make our society a better place for future generation.

DFWA in Collaboration with Drug Free World (DFW) has engaged the youths on a carnival Captioned “Truth About Drugs” in Notting Hill London. The Carnival which took place on August 29, 2022 as it were was garnished with a lot of educative, Inspiring and entertaining programs, ranging from Mega Rallies and Awareness to Lectures, Counselling sessions, as well as talent hunt. During the carnival parade a volunteer lectured, the Speaker who pleaded anonymity insisted that drugs like Tramadol, Coding and among others which are believed to enhance Sexual performances are very dangerous and injurious to the system of the users as they could cause Severe Head Ache, Myalgia/Back Pain, Visual Disturbances, Nasal Congestion and in some extreme Cases Death. The Speaker equally forewarned the youths of the dangers associated with drugs which are intended to make people work tirelessly or become high, as those drugs could at best leave its victims with various dimensions of cardiac issues and at worst fasten the victim’s step to his/her grave. He ended by saying that youth can always enjoy their lives to the fullest without engaging into drug abuse. The program which was not Just rich, but historic as Londoners enjoy a festive carnival made huge impact as countless number of Youths vowed never to abuse Drugs again and many volunteered to join in the campaign against drug abuse.

In a bid to fight Drug abuse, DWFA on August 14, 2022 has consolidated partnership with British Africa Business Alliance (BABA). The partnership was Precipitated by the unparalleled, yet regrettable rate of drug abuse in Imo state and the country at large. DFWA and BABA has decided to demolish this monster (Drug Abuse) ravaging the lives of our youths by attracting firms to Imo state which will in turn create Job opportunities and create room for skill acquisition therefore engaging the youths positively. From the organization’s findings, it was realized that the high rate of drug abuse in IMO state is not unconnected to high rate of unemployment in the state which has given room to a lot criminal actions among the youths. The youths of Imo state lately have been feasting on drugs like Codin, Shisha, Tramadol, Crysta meth which in our common Parlance is called “Mkpuru Mmiri”, that has killed many young men and women, and has made many to go knot. DFWA finally vowed to stop at nothing in her battle to flush out drug abuse in Imo State and Nigeria at Large.

DFWA ends the 2022 international day against drug abuse encouraging all and sundry to walk away from drugs and intake of other harmful substances. The team wrapping the year’s annual event created aggressive awareness in the community, society and the world allover to make sure the cry for a drug-free world is heard. Engr. Chinagororm Nkaru urged all the team members to stand firm in the fight against drug abuse and continue to spread the gospel. We will leave no stone unturn until drug abuse fall in our community.

The Presbyterian Boys Secondary School felt the presence of DFWA Ghana as a message of “Yes to Sports No to drugs” was sent to the sports team.  The 27th of June celebration is a means of creating awareness in commemoration of the international drug-free day. The team noted to the students that some athletes make use of drugs to enhance their skills and do well in sports which is not a welcome development and a bad influence on their skills. DFWA Ghana Country Rep Mr. Johnson Kportufe spoke to the students about the dangers of drugs in sports and encouraged them to work hard to enhance their skills. DFWA Ghana also visited Tema Secondary School educating students on sports benefits but not drugs. The students of Tema secondary school were properly lectured on the dangers of drug abuse and students were allowed to ask questions concerning the subject matter. The students of Achimota Secondary school were not left out in the awareness exercise as the students were educated on Free sport and no to drugs. Mr. Johnson Kportufe who is the state rep of DFWA Ghana speaking to the students told them that he stands for “no to drugs yes to sports” and discouraged the students from drug abuse.

DFWA Imo state chapter on the 26tth June 2022 campaigned around the state in commemoration of the international drug-free day. DFWA Project Facilitator Dr. Lina Okereke who doubles as the SA Health Imo State took her team on a visit to schools in the state to celebrate the day. The No to Drug Abuse walk started around Government House Owerri to other venues marking the International Day against Drug Abuse. One of the schools visited during the walk was Ikenegbu girls’ secondary school, the school felt the presence of the team as lectures on drugs and the importance of drug abstinence were taught to the students. Dr. Lina pointed out the consequences of drug abuse to the students and made them understand that saying No to peer pressure to indulge in drugs is the best decision. “You own your future in your hands, you don`t allow people to decide your future for you, it is better to turn down a friend’s urge to indulge in drugs than accept and jeopardize your future. “We are ladies and are meant to live a life worthy of emulation for the sake of the generations that will come through us, remember what you do today, has a way of affecting the future,” she said, Dr. Lina Okereke explained and handed over Teaching Aids, Manuals, Materials, and Drug leaflets from Drug-Free World Africa to the Principal of the school for the sustainability of the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA). It was an eventful outing for the team and a memorable day for the students of the DFWA visited.