CELEBRATIONS AT SHAFA – IN OUR OWN WAY
26th
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June a
significant day when the entire world celebrates the “International Day Against
Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Day”. This day was started in 1987 by the
United Nations General Assembly, to help create a society free of illegal drugs
and drug abuse. Today this day is now in its 26th year and its pro-health
campaign is stronger than ever. Therefore, the international theme for 2013 was
set as "Make health your 'new high' in life, not drugs".
We in Shafa also celebrated this remarkable
day, where more than 150 residents took an oath of living a drug free life. The
program started with a heart rendering speech by one of the resident about the
importance of the day and at the cost one pays for each puff, each drink and
for each shoot he involves into. The audience was spellbound by his candid
speech. 
On this occasion they also presented skit/plays, based on how a person
gets into using drugs, peer pressure in college, crisis and hardship he faces
in life and finally the holistic plan of treatment to come out of this problem.
A dance was presented by the residents, depicting the difference of “Celebrations
with drugs” & “Celebrations without drugs”. They also set their own theme
“Abhi Nahi & Kabhi Nahi” (“Not Now, Not Ever”). Then there were guys who
sang songs like Main “Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhaata Chala Gaya”, “Emptiness”, “Jawani
Phir Na Aaye” and many more. The entire Shafa Home including staff, residents
and volunteers took part in the activities which also included jokes, shayaris
and quiz.
Prizes were distributed to the first three best winner in each category and also to best member of the day, best performance and more. Last but not the least C.E.O. of Shafa Home Mr. Ranjan Dhar spoke on this occasion and made everyone aware about the importance of living a drug free and quality life and left them with a thought, provoking them to think what they had lost today.
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