{"id":6987,"date":"2016-04-12T11:52:25","date_gmt":"2016-04-12T06:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6987"},"modified":"2026-03-06T18:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:12:26","slug":"breaking-chains-building-futures-an-eye-opening-awareness-drive-against-drug-addiction-at-akal-academy-uddat-saidewala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/breaking-chains-building-futures-an-eye-opening-awareness-drive-against-drug-addiction-at-akal-academy-uddat-saidewala\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Chains, Building Futures &#8211; An Eye-Opening Awareness Drive Against Drug Addiction at Akal Academy, Uddat Saidewala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Date: April 1, 2016<br \/>\nVenue: Akal Academy, Uddat Saidewala<br \/>\nGuest Speaker &#8211; Mrs. Surandha Sethi ( German Activist &amp; Educator )<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/breaking-chains-building-futures-an-eye-opening-awareness-drive-against-drug-addiction-at-akal-academy-uddat-saidewala\/#Awakening_Young_Minds_Through_Awareness\" >Awakening Young Minds Through Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/breaking-chains-building-futures-an-eye-opening-awareness-drive-against-drug-addiction-at-akal-academy-uddat-saidewala\/#A_Lesson_Beyond_the_Classroom\" >A Lesson Beyond the Classroom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/breaking-chains-building-futures-an-eye-opening-awareness-drive-against-drug-addiction-at-akal-academy-uddat-saidewala\/#Knowledge_Is_Power_%E2%80%93_Tools_for_Resistance\" >Knowledge Is Power &#8211; Tools for Resistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/breaking-chains-building-futures-an-eye-opening-awareness-drive-against-drug-addiction-at-akal-academy-uddat-saidewala\/#The_Message_That_Echoed_Loud\" >The Message That Echoed Loud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/breaking-chains-building-futures-an-eye-opening-awareness-drive-against-drug-addiction-at-akal-academy-uddat-saidewala\/#A_Step_Towards_a_Safer_Tomorrow\" >A Step Towards a Safer Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/breaking-chains-building-futures-an-eye-opening-awareness-drive-against-drug-addiction-at-akal-academy-uddat-saidewala\/#Lets_Keep_the_Spark_Alive\" >Let\u2019s Keep the Spark Alive!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awakening_Young_Minds_Through_Awareness\"><\/span>Awakening Young Minds Through Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In an inspiring and thought-provoking event, <strong>Akal Academy<\/strong>, <strong>Uddat Saidewala<\/strong> took a powerful step toward shaping a drug-free future. With the noble goal of protecting students from the clutches of substance abuse, the school hosted a special awareness program featuring <strong>Mrs. Surandha Sethi<\/strong>, a dedicated German citizen and anti-drug campaigner who has been actively working in the field since 1980.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Lesson_Beyond_the_Classroom\"><\/span>A Lesson Beyond the Classroom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The session unfolded through a smart board-enabled PowerPoint presentation, where <strong>Mrs. Sethi<\/strong> used impactful images and stories to show how children can unknowingly fall victim to drugs sometimes out of innocence, peer pressure, or simply as a fashion statement.<br \/>\nWith clarity and compassion, she highlighted the dangers of substance abuse, delving into the physical and psychological impact drugs have on young lives. She also revealed the hidden dangers of toxic substances commonly found in addictive products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowledge_Is_Power_%E2%80%93_Tools_for_Resistance\"><\/span>Knowledge Is Power &#8211; Tools for Resistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What made the session especially empowering was the practical guidance <strong>Mrs. Sethi<\/strong> offered. She gave students real, actionable tools to stay clear of addiction and spread awareness among peers and family members. The message was clear:<br \/>\n<em>\u201cYou are the future. Protect yourselves and be a voice of change for your community.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Message_That_Echoed_Loud\"><\/span>The Message That Echoed Loud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Students left the session being inspired. The energy in the room had shifted as the young minds were now thinking critically about their choices and the importance of maintaining a healthy, purposeful life. The message of <strong>\u201cSay No to Drugs\u201d<\/strong> has became a personal mission.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Step_Towards_a_Safer_Tomorrow\"><\/span>A Step Towards a Safer Tomorrow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Principal and staff members expressed deep gratitude for <strong>Mrs. Sethi\u2019s<\/strong> selfless service. Her visit left a lasting impression on the students, reinforcing <strong>Akal Academy\u2019s<\/strong> commitment to holistic education that builds scholars as responsible, &amp; aware citizens.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Keep_the_Spark_Alive\"><\/span>Let\u2019s Keep the Spark Alive!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This event was a wake-up call, a life lesson, and a community message. Students are now encouraged to continue spreading awareness, support their peers, and uphold the values of health, discipline, and purity that lie at the heart of Sikh and global teachings.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Together, we can break the chains of addiction and build a future full of promise.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: April 1, 2016 Venue: Akal Academy, Uddat Saidewala Guest Speaker &#8211; Mrs. Surandha Sethi ( German Activist &amp; Educator ) Awakening Young Minds Through Awareness In an inspiring and thought-provoking event, Akal Academy, Uddat Saidewala took a powerful step toward shaping a drug-free future. With the noble goal of protecting students from the clutches [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6994,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-3-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[77,76,61,88],"tags":[277,101,102],"post_folder":[],"class_list":["post-6987","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","category-akal-academies","category-event","category-story","tag-akal-academy-uddat-saidewala","tag-education","tag-education-academies","post_format-post-format-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6987","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6987"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6987\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7006,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6987\/revisions\/7006"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6987"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6987"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6987"},{"taxonomy":"post_folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_folder?post=6987"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}