August 30, 2022

Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, Social Inclusion and Equity, Peace-Building and Security, Governance, Active Citizenship, Active Citizenship, Active Citizenship

The Barkada Kontra Droga is designed as a preventive education and information program to counter the dangers and disastrous effects of drug abuse. It aims to empower the individual to be the catalyst within his peer groups in advocating healthy and drug-free lifestyles thru involvement in various wholesome activities. It is envisioned that the Barkada Kontra Droga will evolve into a nationwide Barkadahan concept – a collective action among the students, the youth, and the people in the community that would strengthen camaraderie, collaboration, cooperation, solidarity and linkages in their common commitment to attain a drug-free lifestyle wherever they may be. It aims to promote people empowerment in leading a healthy lifestyle that is drug-free and productive. 2. SPECIFIC: a. To establish a Barkada Kontra Droga movement; b. To train the people in advocating a healthy and productive drug-free lifestyle; create a fully drug-free environment in the home, school, workplace and community; encourage productive use of time and alternative activities; provide support services towards the adoption of Barkada concept among families, educators, professionals, work forces, peer groups, and other sectors.