September 02, 2025
Education, Peace-Building and Security
Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD) is a school- and community-based organization recognized by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) that empowers the youth to live a drug-free lifestyle and influence their peers to do the same. It aims to promote awareness on the harmful effects of drugs, develop leadership and responsibility among students, encourage peer support and camaraderie, and engage the youth in meaningful and wholesome activities. By fostering collaboration between the school, community, and other organizations, BKD strives to build a safe, healthy, and drug-free environment where young people serve as role models and advocates of positive change.