Better Dream Foundation Ghana Educates Markazia JHS Students on Human Rights and Drug Abuse Prevention
Better Dream Foundation (BDF) Ghana has intensified its efforts to promote responsible behavior and youth empowerment through an educational engagement with students of Markazia Junior High School under its Pre-Tertiary Human Rights and Drug Abuse Project.
The sensitization programme, themed “Understanding Human Rights and Drug Abuse Prevention,” aimed at equipping students with knowledge about their rights and responsibilities while raising awareness about the dangers associated with drug abuse and violence.
During the session, facilitators educated students on the various forms of drug abuse, its harmful effects on individuals and society, and the importance of making informed decisions. Students were also taken through practical approaches to preventing violence and resolving conflicts peacefully within the school environment and their communities.
Speakers emphasized that conflict is a natural part of human interaction; however, when poorly managed, it can escalate into violence and negatively affect personal development and social harmony. Students were encouraged to embrace dialogue, tolerance, mutual respect, and understanding when dealing with disagreements.
The facilitators further advised students to seek support from teachers, guidance coordinators, and school authorities whenever they encounter challenges or conflicts that require intervention.
The programme also highlighted the need for discipline, responsible conduct, and peaceful coexistence as essential ingredients for creating safe and conducive learning environments that foster academic excellence and personal growth.
According to the Foundation, investing in the education and empowerment of young people remains crucial in building communities free from violence, substance abuse, and other social challenges.
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The engagement forms part of Better Dream Foundation Ghana’s broader commitment to nurturing informed, responsible, and peace-loving young citizens capable of becoming positive change-makers in society.
As the programme concluded, students were encouraged to become ambassadors of peace within their schools and communities, carrying forward the lessons learned to inspire positive behavioral change among their peers.
“Together, we are nurturing a generation of peace ambassadors.”
