Preventive Drug Education
SANA’s Advocating Change Together (ACT) equips youths with strong pro-social decision-making skills, empower them to become drug-free advocates and enable them to contribute towards drug abuse prevention in the community
ACT Badge
The SANA Badge Scheme, which is now rebranded as the ACT Badge, was established in 1977 with the primary goal of raising awareness about the harms associated with substance abuse and how students, particularly within the Uniform Groups in secondary schools, can hnadle situations when faced with temptations without turning to substance abuse. This initiative has played a crucial role in educating the youths and empowering them to make informed decisions.
The ACT Badge is structured as a tier-based proficiency programme, offering students the opportunity to earn badges at three levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each tier is designed to progressively build the students’ knowledge, advocacy skills, and impact on their peers and the wider community.
Programme ACT
Programme A.C.T is a youth-focused initiative aimed at building awareness, resilience, and empowerment to combat drug abuse and related challenges amongst youths at welfare homes. The programme equips youths with the knowledge and skills to make positive life choices. It is specially designed for youths with a history of substance abuse or exposure to illegal drug activities.
The programme is conducted over either a 2-day or 3-day period, subject to the instituition’s availability, each day focusing on specific content and activities. The programme includes content presentations, team activities, testimonial sharing by persons-in-recovery, mindfulness sessions with animal interactions, physical play activities, and reflection sessions
Drug Awareness School Talks
This is an educational programme designed to equip youths with the knowledge of substance abuse, raise awareness on the harms of drugs, debunk misconceptions, and promote a drug-free lifestyle.
The programme is co-facilitated with student leaders and includes the set up of educational booths on substance abuse. There are also testimonial sharing by persons-in-recovery which provide impactful, real-life insights.
Learning Academy
An online resource hub designed to empower individuals and communities through education and training to combat drug abuse, promote drug prevention and build resilience.
Objectives: Education and Awareness: Providing evidence-based information about the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of preventive measures.
Skills Development: Equipping individuals, including youths, educators, and community leaders, with effective strategies to address drug-related challenges.
Advocacy and Outreach: Empowering participants to become advocates for positive change within their communities.
