The Anti-drug Campaign in Kerala addresses the rising threat of drug abuse through a wide-reaching initiative of Caritas India in collaboration with the Kerala Social Service Forum and the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council.

Implemented via 32 Diocesan Social Service Societies, the campaign targets youth, children, parents, and communities. It raises awareness, builds resilience, and supports recovery by leveraging church networks. With trained task force volunteers, the campaign works to restore affected families and create sustainable, drug-free communities across the state.

  • Kerala Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Wayanad

Our Reach

  • 1State
  • 14Districts
  • 906Villages
  • 19,91,232Population

Focus

Prevention through massive awareness

Prevention through massive awareness

Task Force Formation & engagements

Sustenance through networking & linkages

Sustenance through networking & linkages

Impact

  • Heightened awareness about the dangers of drug abuse among individuals, families, and communities.
  • Significant involvement of youth through school and college events, fostering a proactive stance against drug use.
  • Mobilized community support and participation through rallies, street plays, and public events.
  • Established a dedicated Task Force trained to sustain anti-drug activities and interventions.
  • Reached over 19,91,232 people through extensive awareness programs and events.
  • Promoted behavioral change and preventive attitudes towards drug abuse among community members.
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