Foundation for a Drug-Free World Africa

STATE OF EMERGENCY: MARCH TO THE UNION BUILDINGS


Our youth are under threat, and our communities are suffering. It is time to stand up, speak out, and take action against substance abuse in South Africa!

Join the HDSR Federation and Drug Free World as we march to hand over a vital memorandum directly to the President of South Africa. We need every voice, every parent, and every youth member to stand with us.

Our children, our future, our responsibility!

Let’s unite to build and protect our nation.
DATE: Thursday, 25th June 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM
VENUE: Union Buildings, Pretoria💬
THEME: Say NO to drugs, say YES to life!

How you can support:
Show Up: Bring your family, your friends, and your neighbors.

Share This Post: Spread the word across your timeline and local community groups.

Make Your Voice Heard:
Help us save lives from ruin!

For more information, contact:
Secretary General Zanele: 067 900 6410

YOUTH DAY BOOKLET DISTRIBUTION "THE TRUTH ABOUT DRUGS"


Family, this Youth Day, we aren't just remembering the past—we are actively fighting to protect the future of our youth!

While one of our teams takes over Vilakazi Street in Soweto, we have another vital community activation launching simultaneously in Oakland's!

If you want to be on the front lines of making a real, lasting difference, join our local team for a high-impact booklet distribution drive.

Let’s hit the streets, hand out "The Truth About Drugs" booklets, and empower our community with the real facts.

ACTIVATION DETAILS:
DATE: Tuesday, 16 June 2026 (Youth Day)
TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
STARTING POINT: 18 Trilby Street, Oakland's

Get the facts. Know the risks. Make informed choices. Help us spread the truth and build a stronger, safer, and completely drug-free community!

RSVP TO JOIN THE SQUAD:
Let us know you are coming so we can prepare your volunteer booklet packs!

Connect with our team lead directly:
Contact: Sabina - WhatsApp/Call: 074 169 2086

Every single pamphlet handed out pushes us closer to our massive continental 300-event target!

Share this post,
bring a friend along, and let’s make this Youth Day count!

SUPPORT THE GLOBAL EFFORT: DRUG-FREE WORLD ACTION


DURING THE WORLD CUP MATCHES!
Family, even though the matches are taking place internationally, The Foundation for a Drug-Free World South Africa is launching a massive local distribution drive to ride the global wave of excitement!

During the big match days, our teams will be hit the ground running at local fan zones, sports hubs, and community gathering spots. We need passionate volunteers to help distribute educational booklets and ensure our youth choose a healthy, drug-free lifestyle while celebrating the beautiful game!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS IN SOUTH AFRICA WHO WANT TO:
Support a massive global cause right from their home community. Hand out educational materials ("The Truth About Drugs" booklets) to crowds and sports fans.

Work as a dynamic team in a high-energy, exciting environment. Spread a message of prevention, sportsmanship, and bright futures.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR KEY DISTRIBUTION DAYS:

We are mobilizing maximum volunteer forces locally to align with these massive global match dates:

🇿🇦 🇲🇽 Fri, June 13: Match Day Activation (South Africa vs. Mexico)

🇧🇷 🇲🇦 Thu, June 19: Match Day Activation (Brazil vs. Morocco)
🇿🇦 🇨🇴 Tue, June 24: Match Day Activation (South Africa vs. Col)
🇦🇷 🇳🇬 Sat, June 28: Match Day Activation (Argentina vs. Nigeria)

🏆 Sun, July 6: Quarter-finals Blitz (5:00 PM)
🏆 Fri, July 11: Semi-finals Blitz (5:00 PM)
👑 Sun, July 13: The Grand Final Campaign (5:00 PM)

If you have a positive attitude, great energy, and want to help us protect our communities during this international sporting season, we want you on our team!

HOW TO SECURE YOUR VOLUNTEER PACK:
Get your local team together, grab your booklets, and let's make an international impact right here at home! Contact us to join an activation squad near you:

Contact: Carmen Margro (Executive Director, Drug-Free World SA)Phone/WhatsApp: 067 116 1430

Let's use the spirit of sports to unite our communities and build a clean, safe, and Drug-Free South Africa!

Share this post, tag a friend who loves sports, and let’s get moving!

FROM ADDICTION TO ACTIVISM: MORGAN BRUINERS


Family, we are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our own champions! In an area where a staggering 70% of households are torn apart by substance abuse, Morgan Bruiners is standing on the frontlines, fighting to save the next generation with "The Truth About Drugs."

As a former drug user himself, Morgan’s powerful, raw message cuts straight to the hearts of the youth who need to hear it most.

Catch his incredible journey on "Voices for Humanity"—Premiering Tuesday, 23 July!

Watch the trailer and stream it here: https://scientology.tv

Let's show our massive support for Morgan and the incredible work happening in Mpumalanga! Share this post and let's get the word out!

DRUG-FREE WORLD AFRICA: THE RUSH TO 300!


OUR TARGET: 300 EVENTS
Family, this is an incredible start, but we are just scratching the surface! With 54 field events successfully done, we still need 246 more activations to hit our grand continental target of 300 events for World International Day!This is our moment to turn up the heat.

HOW YOU CAN TAKE ACTION TODAY:
Pick up your booklets and map out a distribution route.

Coordinate with your local schools for quick, impactful youth presentations.

Mobilize your community forums and neighborhood networks.

Get out onto the streets to spread awareness where it matters most.

Every single lecture, roadshow, and pamphlet handed out brings us one step closer to securing our youth and crushing this goal.

Let's push harder, move faster, and make this the biggest, most impactful World International Day Africa has ever seen!

YOUR NEXT STEPS:
Report your upcoming actions to your chapter lead.

Upload your photos and videos to the group immediately after your activation.

Let's smash this 300-event target together!

Knowledge is power.

Together, we are creating a Drug-Free Africa!

DRUG-FREE WORLD: PAN-AFRICAN IMPACT UPDATE


Halo Family,
Here is a report of how many events and activities has been reported so far for 26 June 2026 for World International Day.

Our incredible network across the continent has officially logged 54 successful field activations and 10 major media events hitting the airwaves, television, and press!

From local street corners to national television screens, our combined voice is growing louder. Here is the full breakdown of our pan-African footprint:

High-Impact Media Coverage (10 Media Events)

Nigeria (Ogun State):
The Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation (ADW Fnd) commanded massive media attention for decorating 14 distinguished international drug-free/WADA ambassadors. This was broadcast and published by OGTV News (Television), ASAKO Radio and TV, Tropicreporters (multiple digital features), and the News Circle Post.

South Africa:
The DFW Soweto Chapter's grassroots mobilization was spotlighted in the press with a dedicated feature titled "Community marches against substance abuse and GBV in Doornkop" published by Soweto Urban.

Botswana:
Anti-drug campaigns and community initiatives in Kanye gained prime digital video coverage via Maila Online TV.

South Africa (Gauteng & Mpumalanga)
DFW Kyalami Team:
Multiple major booklet distributions across Sandton, Rosebank, and Kyalami.

DFW Soweto Chapter:
Massive booklet distribution at Freedom Park, Soweto, and presence at FNB Stadium.

Carmen Abu-Hijleh (All of the Colours):
Impactful school presentations at Kgatoentle Secondary (Ga-Rankuwa), Kameeldrift/Roodeplaat, and a church youth activation in Tembisa.

Yifat Segev:
Delivered 4 massive educational seminars at Nizamiye School.

Morgan Bruiners (NADA):
Hosted a vital "Zero Harm Day" activation at Barloworld Equipment in Middelburg.

Dr. Shelley Blundel:
Distributed booklets across Fairland, Johannesburg.

Njabulo Mngomezulu (SA Unplugged NPC):
Hosted a drug-awareness seminar at Siyabusa Secondary School.

Mbali Nxumalo (Sulinyembezi Project):
Led a booklet distribution drive in Freedom Park, Devland.

Albert Rupangwana & Ashley Masango (Zonkes Anti Drugs):
School presentation at Harties High School.

Nigeria (Kano, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun & Edo States)
Muzammil Sani Kurawa (I'SHIELD):
Conducted major awareness activations at Federal Government College Kano and Government Secondary School K/Nasarawa.

Ayodeji Elijah Kehinde (BUBAFSOR):
Hosted school presentations at Cedar Metro College and private schools in Ibadan.

Ayedun Taiwo (Narconon Nigeria):
Led large-scale outdoor drug abuse awareness campaigns in Oshodi, Lagos.

LESPADA Maryam:
Executed school presentations in Danmaliki Kumbotso, alongside high-level courtesy strategy visits to KANET (Tarauni) and the North-West Development Commission.

Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation:
Gathered at Commerce House, Ogun State, for the formal decoration ceremony of fourteen new anti-drug ambassadors.

Chinedu Tony Ezeh (Project DASA):
Mobilized a massive community awareness drive at the Egor Local Government Secretariat (Uselu Market, Benin City).

Oluwafemi Silas (Stampout Drug Abuse):
Hosted a vibrant Road Show and school presentation in Lagos.

Tanzania & Kenya
Sweetbirth Bruno Kasyoza (DAPISOITA, Tanzania):
Conducted intensive field workers training in Ilala (Dar es Salaam), Street Vending Education in Ubungo, and specialized classroom lessons.

Kibao Salama Foundation (Tanzania):
Partnered with the Mwenge Day (Uhuru Torch) festival for a youth vigil activation at Chalinze on Ridhiwani Primary School.

Florence Onsando (Community Against Drugs, Kenya):
Led a powerful, public Community Awareness Walk in Kijauri, Nyamira County.

Sierra Leone, Ghana, Malawi, Zimbabwe & Botswana
Mohamed Umar Barrie (Youth Against Drugs, Sierra Leone):

Held strategic engagement meetings with the Central Youth Organization in Kono District and community awareness at the Dwazark barray.

Andrew Garshung (Drug Free Club of Central Africa, Ghana):
Hosted a foundational DFW school club meeting in Cape Coast.

Brother Francis A. Chipukunya (Going Home Africa, Malawi):
Carried out youth drug-awareness drives at Chisupa Community Day Secondary School.

Peter Kuwarika (IRAP, Zimbabwe):
Hosted key drug education sessions paired with Women's Day community activities at Masenda High School in Mudzi.

Onneile Dintwe (Botswana):
Successfully deployed a community-wide anti-drug awareness drive in Kanye.

OUR TARGET: 300 EVENTS!

Family, this is an incredible start, but we are just scratching the surface! With 54 field events done, we still need 246 more activations to hit our grand continental target of 300 events for World International Day!

This is our moment to turn up the heat. Pick up your booklets, coordinate with your local schools, mobilize your community forums, and get out onto the streets!

Every single lecture, roadshow, and pamphlet handed out brings us closer to securing our youth and crushing this goal.

Let's push harder, move faster, and make this the biggest, most impactful World International Day Africa has ever seen!

Report your upcoming actions, upload your photos, and let's smash this 300-event target together!Knowledge is power.

Together, we are creating a Drug-Free Africa!

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD – TO SAVE LIVES FROM RUIN!


Mark your calendars!
June 26th is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This global day underscores the urgent need to address the multifaceted drug problem impacting our individuals, families, and communities through substance abuse.

A scientific, evidence-based approach is crucial. We must centre our efforts on education, prevention, human rights, compassion, and a thorough understanding of the social, economic, and health consequences of drug use.

WE ARE LAUNCHING AFRICA"S LARGEST DRUG EDUCATION CAMPAIGN EVER !!!

In preparation for World Drug Day, Drug-Free World is launching an unprecedented prevention campaign across Africa, beginning this May!Our dedicated teams are hitting the ground running to shake off the dust, re-activate our networks, and engage communities directly to save lives with the truth.

WE ARE TAKING THE TRUTH ABOUT DRUGS TO THE COMMUNITY:

To Schools & Universities, Churches & Faith Centres, Government Events, Community Hubs & Beyond, across the continent.

OUR GOAL:

We strive to reach at least 30 million people across the Africa with the lifesaving truth about drugs information.This is your official call to action! If your local group or chapter has been quiet, now is the time to wake up, step up, and get active!

Every lecture, every booklet distributed, and every conversation brings us closer to a safer & healthier Africa.

Stay tuned for weekly updates on our teams' impactful work across the continent. Let's make our voices heard, re-activate your local group, and let’s make 2026 historic!

GET INVOLVED TODAY!I
If you would like to be part of this movement to save lives, let us know in the comments below! 👇

WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE DRUGS? (THE TRUTH REVEALED)


When you look at the Foundation for a Drug-Free World booklets, the core reason people turn to substances is simple:

"They want to change something about their lives".

They view drugs as a temporary fix for temporary problems. But a temporary escape always leads to long-term consequences.

Here are the top reasons youth start using drugs, straight from the booklets:

To fit in:
The intense pressure to belong to a peer group.

To escape or relax:
Trying to tune out the stress of daily life.

To relieve boredom:
Lacking constructive or engaging activities.

To seem grown-up:
Mistaking substance use for maturity or independence.

To rebel:
Pushing back against authority or societal rules.

To experiment:
Simple curiosity about how a substance feels.

The Big Deception:
Youth often think drugs are a solution. But eventually, the drugs become the problem. Difficult as it may be to face your problems, the consequences of drug use are always worse than the problem you are trying to solve.

The real solution is education, healthy mentorship, and empowering youth with hard facts before they experiment with their futures.

Which of these factors do you notice most among youth in your community? Let us know in the comments below.

JUST A BROKEN TOY


The teacher said I was too noisy.
They told my parents I needed a doctor.
The doctor told me I was broken.
He said Ritalin would make me better.

This is how the nightmare started.

On day one, Ritalin made me numb.
No feelings, no emotions, no interest.
My dreams were filled with monsters.
I woke up sweating like a beast.

On day two, I could barely walk.
Mother told me to stay in bed.
Horrible nightmares haunted me
As troubling urges filled my thoughts.

On day three, I went to school.
My friend asked me what was wrong.
I lost control and lashed out
They had to pull me away.
I was scared of what I’d done.

Why am I so broken?
Mommy went to the principal’s office,
With tears and sorrow in her eyes.
Back to the doctor we went.
The dosage went up, and I felt hollow.

No more me, just a shadow.
I am just a broken toy.
I felt like I couldn’t be fixed.
The world felt heavy and dark.
I felt I couldn't take it anymore.

My thoughts were filled with sadness.
My eyes felt empty and hollow.
I lost a ton of weight,
But the doctor said I was better then.

That was my life.No more me, just a broken toy.
Darkness felt so close to me.

A WARNING TO PARENTS:

Ritalin was not the cure for me,
It almost cost me everything.
I am better now;
No more Ritalin for me.
Ritalin was not the right path.

I play sports now, and eat less sugar, but that is okay.
I get more sleep, and the nightmares are gone.
I eat healthier; food is no longer disgusting.

Take it from a broken toy:
Life is better naturally. No more Ritalin for me.