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Children Lead Bold Campaign Against Drug Abuse with Flash Mob, Street Theatre
On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the streets of Trivandrum came alive with colour, conviction, and creativity as children from Don Bosco Veedu’s AWAKE (Applied Women Advancement and Knowledge Enhancement) Project led a spirited campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.
In a powerful fusion of performance and purpose, the young participants staged a flash mob and street play at Sahayamatha Church, Manacaud, and later in MSK Nagar—both chosen as symbolic locations representing communities affected by drug-related issues.
The event kicked off with an energetic flash mob that drew attention and passers-by, setting the tone for a profoundly moving street play that portrayed the devastating effects of addiction on individuals and families. The performances were met with enthusiastic applause and thoughtful silence, sparking dialogue among residents.
Fr. Jiji Kalavanal, Rector of Don Bosco Veedu, led a stirring moment of solidarity by guiding the crowd in an anti-drug pledge. “Let this not be just a performance but a promise,” he urged as children and adults raised their voices in unison.
A defining visual of the day was a canvas mural formed by the handprints of participating children—each print a symbol of hope, resistance, and unity. “We are the voice of a future that says no to drugs,” affirmed Kavya, Project Coordinator of AWAKE.
The heart of the campaign unfolded in MSK Nagar, an urban slum grappling with the daily realities of substance abuse. Here, the message found even deeper resonance as children, women, and youth joined the dialogue and expressed their determination to stand against drug addiction.
Organized under the AWAKE initiative, the campaign showcased how street theatre and community engagement can transform awareness into action.
By turning public spaces into platforms for social change, Don Bosco Veedu’s AWAKE Project empowered its youngest citizens to lead the charge against drug abuse—proving that when children take the lead, communities listen, and change begins.
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