This week (June 26th) Project Help India proudly organised a significant rally in Zira City, Punjab, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse. This event was a pivotal moment in our ongoing mission to combat drug addiction and foster community awareness about this pressing issue.
The rally, which saw the enthusiastic participation of over 120 youths and women, began at Moti Bagh Park and proceeded to Clock Tower House. For two and a half hours, participants chanted powerful slogans and distributed informative pamphlets detailing the severe impacts of drug addiction. Our aim was to shine a spotlight on the growing menace of drug abuse among the younger generation and the detrimental effects it has on individuals, families, and society at large.
Drug addiction is a grave concern that leads to a cascade of problems including mental health issues, broken relationships, social isolation, and even death. The rally served as a platform to spread awareness about these challenges and emphasise the importance of prevention and support for those affected.
We were honored to receive special permission from the SDM office (Subdivisional Magistrate) for this event, and we greatly appreciate the support and encouragement from local police officers, community leaders, and residents of Zira City. Their involvement was instrumental in the success of the rally and showcased a collective commitment to addressing drug addiction.
Looking ahead, Project Help India is determined to expand this initiative across every village, town, and city in Punjab. Our goal is to transform Punjab into a drug-free state through awareness programs, creative educational skits, and robust community engagement. We are assembling a skilled team equipped with the necessary resources, including costumes and educational materials, to make our outreach efforts more impactful.
We are just devastated to see the constant impact of drugs on innocent children (nearly all who attend our centres are directly impacted in one way or another) - with some of the littlest of kids who we care for, addicted to heroin or smack. Some kids are brain damaged by accidentally ingesting drugs that their parents leave in the house whilst high.
We seek your support as we embark on this ambitious journey to help individuals break free from the chains of drug addiction and build a healthier, stronger community for the future. Someone has to do this. There is no one else in this community who is taking a stand ...so Project Help India is fighting this curse to our children, their families and community and taking it to the streets. Say no to drugs!
