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Drug Free World Africa Kano State Chapter Commence School-School Campaign Against Drug Abuse

  Drug Free World Africa Kano State Chapter Commence School-School Campaign Against Drug Abuse Drug Free World Africa, is a prestigious intercontinental Affrica Anti-Drug NGO, sprang up to combact drug abuse and it’s menace in African Communities. The NGO commenced school to school campaign against drug abuse and illicit substance miss-use in kano state on 26th October 2021.   The organization commence the awareness campaign against drug abuse at Government Girls Secondary School Dorayi Babba Gwale Local Government Kano state Nigeria. Truth about drugs must be told to all the schools in Africa.   The state chapter of the organization have set out modalities to take the campaign to all the secondary schools in the state before the end of year 2022 in a bid to expose the students to the truth about drug and illicit substance abuse.  

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Drug Free World Africa Kaduna State Chapter Drug Free Walk

Just-In: Drug Free World Africa Kaduna State Chapter Drug Free Walk Kaduna Chapter of Drug Free World Africa, carried out No To Drug Abuse Walk on 28-08-2021, 10am from Sabon Tasha Bridge to Total Filling Station Sabon Tasha. It was a Drug Free Walk 👣, Tagged: *Say No to Drugs. The Awareness campaign had about 45 Team members of DFWA, about 25 drug users and other members of the public who successfully participated in the Drug Free Walk. In company with us was the Director General Kaduna Bureau of Substance Abuse, Prevention and Treatment (KBSAPT), Dr. Joseph Maigari (08028152865) and the Nigeria Police. Security The Nigeria Police were present from take off to finish point of the campaign to provide security for the Team. -As expected, everything went out well and there was no incidence of security breach throughout the period of the walk. Media The Nigerian Television Authority , Kaduna covered and aired the Drug Free Campaign in her 7pm, 12midnight news of 29th August 2021 and 6am news of 30th August, 2021. With the news clip available with us. The Leadership Newspapers, a National News media also covered and published a news item in the publication of 31st August, 2021, on page 18. The clips of pictures and videos were also circulated on social media platforms for Onward awareness. Gains.   We had about 25 drug users that were drawn from a drug den on the path of the Walk. Their leader and others were excited to hear about DFWA and the information about drugs and some gave live testimonies to the effect of the campaign. Between 16th-22nd October about 5 drug users contacted DFWA on guide and support towards given up drug abuse. They wedre well educated, given necesarry support and sign posted. In over all DFWA Kaduna State Chapter distributed 1850 “Truth about drugs” education materials, drug free walked with about 650 persons and recorded 30 drug users engaged towards rehabilitation.

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Drug Free World Africa Takes Drug Campaign to the Heart of London, London Victoria.

Drug Free World Africa Takes Drug Campaign to the Heart of London, London Victoria Drug free world Africa is an intercontinental organization, a non governmental and non profit anti-drug campaign organization with a rehabilitation concept and youths engagement projects. The team distributed Drug campaign booklets, signposted two persons to the parents body who have been struggling to come off Drugs. Drug Free World Africa Campaigned in London Victoria about drug in a bid to help people living with addiction turn a new live. The team which comprises of China Nkaru , Peter Unadike and Timi McQuade played host of the drug campaign in London Victoria. Their effort was recognize by the Councl of Westminster Her Majesty, DFWA presence and work in the heart of London Victoria merited the recognition of Her Majesty, a Lady representative came out to congratulate the Team. Driving through, the work of DFWA London is to strengthen the focus point of campaign “Africa” where the drug menace is crippling the youths. In many states of Africa especially Nigeria DFWA campaign is gaining momentum. On 28th August 2021 DFWA Kaduna Chapter went on Drug War Rally and 20 youths came out to declare no more drugs and are ready to go clean from drugs. DFWA will do more to support them to live quality life. Cross Rivers State woke up to anti-drug campaign by the DFWA Cross River State Drug Rally on 15th May 2021. DFWA CRS went on the streets, walking out drugs in CRS Communities, penetrated drug den, educating them on Truth About Drugs and catching them young before drugs do. DFWA Drug War Began ready to drug-Free-Africa. Watch the space as so many anti- drug campaign projects unfold across Africa. To volunteer and support info@drugfreeworldafrica.org www.drugfreeworldafrica.org

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Drug Free World Africa Triggered Health Sensitization Program

The good health campaign led by the Special Adviser on Health, Hon.Dr.Lina Okereke, coordinator Drug Free World Africa Imo State Project which is totally free dwells on awareness of several health issues and adverse effect of self-medication which could unveil as drug abuse. She stressed on the importance of seeking for doctors’ advice and prescription for any drug intake. She prompted parents to develop good drug management approach at home to reduce exposing children to reckless drugs interaction from early stage of life. She also charged parents to be proactive in observing early signs of changes in attitude and behaviour in their children to enable early intervention in children’s drug abuse which is key to disengage them from drug addiction. In addition, a voluntary screening of Hepatitis B, Malaria parasites, Cancer screening, Diabetes, HIV 1 &11 and Treatment Prescriptions was given to all participants. The entire community were extremely happy and expressed surprised that the programme was first of its kind ever witnessed in their life time in the community. Hon Dr Lina told Nkwere community that this project triggered by Drug Free World Africa under the 3R gospel of the Imo state Governor, Dist.Sen.Hope Uzodinma who was equally on fire this summer especially on the Health of the entire Imo Women and continuing to the communities yet unreached. It is one of the cardinal programmes of the peoples Governor to ensure healthy Health for ALL Imo Women. She said after visiting Two extra-large community’s vis-a-vis ARO-OFEIMO community in Okigwe LGA and EZIHE community in Isiala Mbano LGA which were given the 3R message of Health Awareness/Screening on the topic: Family Health; Dangers of Drug Abuse and Cancer for Health Education on the 17th and 19th of August meetings, respectively it was identified the quest to spread the awareness across other communities and hence today Nkwere took the turn. Unprecedented population of Nkwerre Aborigines Women embraced the Health programme with massive pomp and pageantry in Nkwerre Kingdom Civic Centre on the 20th of August. Special Adviser on Health to the Imo State to Governor, Dist Sen.Hope Uzodinma told the women that her coming to them was on the magnanimity of the Governor who has their interest at heart spreading share dividends of democracy to their communities particularly on the basic Medical Healthcare which is one of the cardinal priorities of the Shared prosperity government. She also stated that an NGO who’s name has gone far and wide due to their aggressive campaign on NO TO DRUG ABUSE has spontaneously triggered the practical health awareness campaign which she is optimistic they will embrace the health education for positive outcome in their community. Irresistibly and interestingly as the programme turned to be, the communities women asked Hon Dr Lina Okereke to relay their appreciation and total support to the Governor to the organisation Drg Free World Africa. Meanwhile, the news of this programme has gone far and wide as many communities are calling for share equity of Hon Dr Lina Okereke’s Health FREE Health screening and enlightenment, drug free education and Governor’s magnanimity. Drug Free World Africa Reassured community to keep the project runninng towards drug-free-community. #specialadviserimohealth #healthiswealthnotodrugabuse Drug Free World Africa: drug free youth beginning from Africa To volunteer and support info@drugfreeworldafrica.org www.drugfreeworldafrica.org

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Free Medical No to Drug Abuse Outreach to Ezihe Community Women

  The Free medical outreach on good health and drug abuse campaign reached to EZIHE COMMUNITY. Ezihe Community Women experienced the Free Medical and No to Drug Abuse campaign during their August meeting. The women said they were so happy to receive SA Health Imo State, Hon. Dr Lina Okereke and her free medical package which they heard of as it keeps moving round the community and hope that it reaches them which today happens to be their day. They said that seeing is believing as they have never been remembered by any administration, here today under Gov. Hope Uzodinma a special health care pack is extended to them by God’s sent Leader in the person of Hon Dr Lina Okereke.   In addition to health no to drug abuse talk, a voluntary screening of Hepatitis B, Malaria parasites, Cancer screening, Diabetes, HIV 1 &11 and Treatment Prescriptions was given to all participants. The entire community were extremely happy and expressed surprised that the programme was first of its kind ever witnessed in their life time in the community. Unprecedented population of Ezihe Community Women embraced the health programme with massive pomp and pageantry in Ezihe Kingdom Civic Centre on the 27th of August. Special Adviser on Health to the Imo State to Governor, Dist Sen.Hope Uzodinma told the women that her coming to them was on the magnanimity of the Governor who has their interest at heart spreading share dividends of democracy to their communities particularly on the basic Medical Healthcare which is one of the cardinal priorities of the Shared prosperity government. She also stated that an NGO whose name has gone far and wide due to their aggressive campaign on NO TO DRUG ABUSE has spontaneously triggered the practical health awareness campaign which she is optimistic they will embrace the health education for positive outcome in their community. Irresistibly and interestingly as the programme turned to be, communities of women said its mind blowing and impacted their community positively. Hon. Dr. Lina Okereke is indeed a blessing to IMO state, may God limitlessly bless her, Her Governor and Drug Free World Africa. In addition to health no to drug abuse talk, a voluntary screening of Hepatitis B, Malaria parasites, Cancer screening, Diabetes, HIV 1 &11 and Treatment Prescriptions was given to all participants. The entire community were extremely happy and expressed surprised that the programme was first of its kind ever witnessed in their life time in the community. Unprecedented population of Ezihe Community Women embraced the health programme with massive pomp and pageantry in Ezihe Kingdom Civic Centre on the 19th of August. Special Adviser on Health to the Imo State to Governor, Dist Sen.Hope Uzodinma told the women that her coming to them was on the magnanimity of the Governor who has their interest at heart spreading share dividends of democracy to their communities particularly on the basic Medical Healthcare which is one of the cardinal priorities of the Shared prosperity government. She also stated that an NGO whose name has gone far and wide due to their aggressive campaign on NO TO DRUG ABUSE has spontaneously triggered the practical health awareness campaign which she is optimistic they will embrace the health education for positive outcome in their community. Irresistibly and interestingly as the programme turned to be, communities of women said its mind blowing and impacted their community positively. Hon. Dr. Lina Okereke is indeed a blessing to IMO state, may God limitlessly bless her, Her Governor and Drug Free World Africa.

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Community Health Is Wealth Campaign Educating on Drug Abuse Related Health Issues.

DRUG FREE WORLD AFRICA TRIGGERED HEALTH SENSITIZATION PROGRAM Drug Free World Africa triggered the 3R gospel of the Imo state Governor,Dist.Sen.Hope Uzodinma who was equally on fire this summer especially on the Health of the entire Imo Women and continuing to the communities yet unreached. It is one of the cardinal programmes of the peoples Governor to ensure healthy Health for ALL Imo Women. Two extra-large community’s vis-a-vis ARO-OFEIMO community in Okigwe LGA and EZIHE community in Isiala Mbano LGA were given the 3R message of Health Awareness/Screening on the topic: Family Health; Dangers of Drug Abuse and Cancer for Health Education on the 17th and 19th of August meetings, respectively.   The good health campaign led by the Special Adviser on Health, Hon.Dr.Lina Okereke, coordinator Drug Free World Africa Imo State Project which is totally free dwells on awareness of several health issues and adverse effect of self-medication which could unveil as drug abuse. She stressed on the importance of seeking for doctors’ advice and prescription for any drug intake. She prompted parents to develop good drug management approach at home to reduce exposing children to reckless drugs interaction from early stage of life. She also charged parents to be proactive in observing early signs of changes in attitude and behaviour in their children to enable early intervention in children’s drug abuse which is key to disengage them from drug addiction. In addition, a voluntary screening of Hepatitis B, Malaria parasites, Cancer screening, Diabetes, HIV 1 &11 and Treatment Prescriptions was given to all participants. The entire community were extremely happy and expressed surprised that the programme was first of its kind ever witnessed in their life time kin the community. Irresistibly and interestingly as the programme turned to be, the communities women asked Hon Dr Lina Okereke to relay their appreciation and total support to DFWA and the Governor. Meanwhile, the news of this programme has gone far and wide as many communities are calling for share equity of Hon Dr Lina Okereke’s Health FREE Health screening and enlightenment and Governor’s magnanimity. Drug Free World Africa reassure them of the interest not to make the campaign an August/Summer thing but on going, day to day, week to week, month to month and year to year to create pathway to reduce youth community health issues, drug abuse and in turn prevent crime in the local community. #specialadviserimohealth #healthiswealthnotodrugabuse Drug Free World Africa: drug free youth beginning from Africa To volunteer and support info@drugfreeworldafrica.org www.drugfreeworldafrica.org

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Kano State Sensitization Campaign in the Public Sector

In deepening the advocacy campaign on drug addiction and abuse *On 23rd March 2021, Drug Free World Africa engaged public Sector on drug sensitization led by Nura Sani,  Kano State Drug Free World Africa Representative . Sensitization against drugs trafficking and the distribution of free Educational Materials to Kano State and all Nigerian Luxurious transportation companies and their associations was effectively carried out to the excitement of all participant and recipients. DFWA Kano State team expressed their concern on drug abuse through social dialogue and Public participation to sensitize and educate our communities to abstain from indulging in the act of using drugs rather to embrace a healthy lifestyle that will keep them fit and focus and healthy for the overall good of the society.

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Serial 2020 LAFP Project

#Notodrugsyestofood The unity in human race; Drug Free World Africa & Mama’s Legacy identified one common factor as Lockdown deepens is HUNGER. Their Charity work took to the streets of Africa Feeding the affected, Feeding the Hungry and Protecting the Vulnerable from pandemic worse than Covid-19 “HUNGER”. 1st Project Abuja on Saturday 18/04/20 and Sunday 19/04/20 at Kubusa Village Lokogoma Abuja and 2nd day at Sun City Estate, Abuja. Children meal day Abuja 2nd day community outreach Abuja 2nd Project Owerri on Sunday 03/05/20 and 05/05/20 at Wetheral Road, Cherubim bus stop and Douglas, Orji Road and Ikenegbu Street Owerri. Street for food At children door step 3rd Project Lagos on Sunday 10/05/20 at Majiyagbe Layout, Ipaja, Lagos Nigeria Serving the princess 4th Project Lagos on Thursday 21/05/20 at Lekki Lagos Celebrate a moment 5th project Zimbabwe on Thursday 18/06/20 at Hatclife Extension Harare Zimbabwe Children morning tea Zimbabwe   Afternoon family meet for meal 6th Project Kano Thursday 11/06/20 at Sabuwar Kofa Street, Municipal Local Government, Kano State Nigeeria. Work to feed the hungry 7th Project Liberia on Saturday 04/07/20 at S.K Doe Community, District #14 Monsterrado County Assemble for meal 8th Project PortHarcourt Monday 20/07/20 @ Elekahia Women Market Doing the feeding 9th Project Cameroon 26/06/20 at Djeutsa Hermaine Aliance Kumba Happy time meal time 10th Project Akwaibom on Saturday 08/08/20 at Nung Oku Community, Uyo, Akwa Ibom What more could we ask, cheer for food 11th Project Umuahia on Wednesday 2nd September 2020 at Abia sports Stadium Umuahia 12th Project Nasarawa State on Friday 18th September 2020 at Mararaba   After Lockdown food project take over The President of Drug Free World Africa Lady China Nkaru and the First director Rev Peter Unadike voiced out to say pandemic is not a time to shout do or do not take drugs but a time to say eat to keep alive and think life out of drugs. DFWA facilitator of the project 2020 Lockdown Africa Food Project Grace Dicarlo and the project Volunteer Lead (the 1st project host) OkwuchiNnochiri keep thanking and appreciating all members of DFWA, the great leaders who contributed much especially unquantified time to the success of the project. Special thanks to our first Trustee Dr Lina Okereke generously printed necessary materials and donated her time irrespective of her tight schedule as a new appointed Special Adviser to Imo State Gov. on Health. Finally, words could not express our overwhelming joy to saying thank you to all our volunteers, the community, social media followers, friends and families who have contributed in so many ways to making the project a success. All words of encouragement and support meant so much to us thank you always as you follow us to achieving drug free youths beginning from Africa. #Notodrugsyestofood. To become part of the team, volunteer and or donate contact us via: https://www.drugfreeworldafrica.org Ongoing fundraising; https://gf.me/u/ytjj2t

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DFWA First collaborated project with ML on 18th April 2020

“No to Drugs Yes for Food” DFWA swiftly move into action with Mam’s Legacy feeding the families, children and vulnerable adults affected by Covid-19 Lockdown in Africa. Millions of vulnerable families, young people and children, coronavirus restrictions have made access to food, water and shelter even more precarious. DFWA on review for Covid-19 consequences and impact discovered in a shock that about 265 million people around the world are forecast to be facing acute food insecurity by the end of this year reported by guardian newspaper. Right now we are facing a choice between more or less drastic measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, that will lead to malnutrition and starvation for millions of people, and for these horrors, children and especially infants are the most at risk. And very many of those infants are born, and will die, in Africa.   Goodluck at the point of starvation smiles to DFWA/ML 2020 Lockdown Africa Food Project (LAFP) as he holds his food pack. Children face starvation as lockdown extends in African countries, making it difficult for parents to provide food for their children. DFWA and Mama’s Legacy said that themost important of humanitarian work is discovering where there is lack and step in with relief. At present it’s important to forget talking about Truth About Drugs and or living life of legacy but to print a foot step of legacy by acting immediately to providing food for people to live and to save live. DFWA shift actions to palliative care to save lives during Covid-19. Handsome Tim needs to live like every other child.   African children are dying of starvation more deadly than Covid-19 Young mother’s and street children are having a rough time during the curfew. Food and water are a real problem as hotels and eating places where they would normally get food have closed down, movement is restricted.” Better to die of Covid-19 or hunger?     Young mothers and children wondering in search of food and dying of starvation thanks to LAFP For homeless youth like Alfred, in most African countries, for now the most pressing reality is the need for food. “The police have told us they don’t want to see us around and out. Are we going to die of hunger instead of coronavirus?” Youth desperate for answer desperate to survive. @ Sun City Estate Abuja, DFWA First Representative Okwuchi Nnnochiri feared for her safety as angry youths struggle over food. Quest for survival. The coronavirus crisis will push more than a quarter of a billion people to the brink of starvation unless swift action is taken to provide food and humanitarian relief to the most at-risk regions, the UN and other experts have warned. DFWA Volunteer Nwadiuto Miriam Alaukwu committed to feeding hungry youths Shocking discovery of starvation millions of Africans are facing has driven Drug Free World Africa (DFWA) an NGO against drug abuse and illicit drug tracking and Mama’s Legacy (ML) and NGO for women and children affairs under the leading President China Nkaru and First Director Rev Peter Unadike with their compassionate members to move swiftly providing food for the hungry. 2020 Lockdown Africa Food Project prepared by DFWA/ML China Nkaru President DFWA and first Director DFWA Rev Peter Unadike drives drugs free world from “No to Drugs to Yes for Food” With millions of starving children how many will be missed with only members struggling to feed many. Children as Joy and Chi-chi needs your support to feed to survive and overcome Covid-19. Lockdown not lockmouth children cried out grabbing food from DFWA 2020 LAFP @ Kabusa Village Lokogoma Abuja. Food children’s life line Okwuchi Nnochiri further commented that it’s worrying and of concern that irrespective of proper risk assessment to go to less populated area to feed people that they were overwhelmed by the crowded that people couldn’t adhere to social distancing as they struggle for food. Food rides Okada as youths struggles for food for survival On the emotional side of it all, DFWA representative explained that it’s emotional challenging to watch families, youths and little children struggle for food in such manner and she took the challenge as her own personal task that must feed and treated the hungry kids with empathy while maintained professional boundaries. She said people are very hungry and wished DFWA would do more and more. Happy youths thanked Okwuchi Nnochiri First Representative DFWA China Nkaru the President of DFWA, First Driector Peter Unadike, Barrister Kenneth the secretary of DFWA, Grace Dicarlo and other members of the DFWA family applauded the courage, bravery and dedicated service OkwuchiNnochiriand her volunteer Nwadiuto Miriam Alaukwuexhibitedto delivery and execution of such a selfless humanitarian service to the needy at this challenging period of Covid-19. China Nkaru and Dr Lina Okereke the First Trustee of DFWA unreservedly provided a helpline for talk, information sharing, emotional support and otherwise for the DFWA frontline representatives and volunteers who are out on the streets feeding the hungry and the less privileged. China Nkaru said it’s the organization primary concern to see that their frontline representatives are well cared for as they go out there caring for others. DFWA/ML are committed to providing and feeding the affected families, the hungry and the vulnerable to protect them from covid-19. Support us to make angry youths a happy youths. DFWA & ML empowering vulnerable Africa to survive Covid-19 pandemic.   Thanks, as you support us!! Thanks, as you volunteer!! For your support and volunteer go to: www.drugfreeworldafrica.org info@drugfreeworldafrica.org mamalegacyspeaks@gmail.com Tel: 03333443844    

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