From Local to Global: Pakistan Youth Organization's Fight Against Substance Abuse

Pathways 2 Prevention

In today's insightful episode, we're joined by Sana Ullah Rathore, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in drug demand reduction and the founder of the Pakistan Youth Organization (PYO). Equipped with a Masters in Sociology and an International Certification of Addiction Professional (ICAP), Rathore has implemented numerous projects with international organizations and leads various trainings on substance use disorder.

During our discussion, we delve into the work of the Pakistan Youth Organization, particularly their successful initiatives towards youth drug prevention and education. Sana shares the challenges they encountered in their early days and how they expanded their outreach to remote areas through a unique mobile unit project.

We talk about the value of collaboration and community support in sustaining these initiatives, as well as the importance of educating the youth and their families about the harms of drugs and providing life skills training.

Sana shares some of their notable achievements in collaborating with international organizations, and we talk about the importance of shared knowledge and collective action in drug prevention.

This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in community-level interventions for drug prevention, the value of education, and the power of a united front against substance abuse.

Highlights:

1. The start and growth of the Pakistan Youth Organization
2. The mobile unit project - bringing services to rural areas
3. The importance of educating the youth and families about the harms of drugs
4. Collaboration with international organizations for knowledge and resource sharing

Please listen, share, and join us in the global fight against substance abuse.

Episode Link:

• Pakistan Youth Organization

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