{"id":9817,"date":"2026-01-11T19:48:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T14:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=9817"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:44:31","slug":"with-a-walkathon-and-nukkad-nataks-young-changemakers-leading-the-fight-against-drug-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/with-a-walkathon-and-nukkad-nataks-young-changemakers-leading-the-fight-against-drug-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"WIth a Walkathon and Nukkad Nataks, Young Changemakers Leading the Fight Against Drug Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\/with-a-walkathon-and-nukkad-nataks-young-changemakers-leading-the-fight-against-drug-abuse\/#Young_Feet_Walk_for_a_Drug-Free_Tomorrow\" >Young Feet Walk for a Drug-Free Tomorrow<\/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\/with-a-walkathon-and-nukkad-nataks-young-changemakers-leading-the-fight-against-drug-abuse\/#The_Nukkad_Nataks_Street_Plays_That_Spoke_to_Hearts\" >The Nukkad Nataks ( Street Plays) That Spoke to Hearts<\/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\/with-a-walkathon-and-nukkad-nataks-young-changemakers-leading-the-fight-against-drug-abuse\/#Education_That_Builds_Responsible_Citizens\" >Education That Builds Responsible Citizens<\/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\/with-a-walkathon-and-nukkad-nataks-young-changemakers-leading-the-fight-against-drug-abuse\/#When_Young_Voices_Lead_the_Way\" >When Young Voices Lead the Way<\/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\/with-a-walkathon-and-nukkad-nataks-young-changemakers-leading-the-fight-against-drug-abuse\/#Inspiring_Change_One_Step_at_a_Time\" >Inspiring Change, One Step at a Time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Young_Feet_Walk_for_a_Drug-Free_Tomorrow\"><\/span>Young Feet Walk for a Drug-Free Tomorrow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under the open sky and along the streets of nearby villages, the students of <strong>Akal Academy Dakra Sahib<\/strong> took a powerful step beyond their classrooms carrying with them not just banners and slogans, but a message of hope, responsibility, and change.<br \/>\nThis was not an ordinary walk, it was a <strong>Walkathon<\/strong> with a purpose, supported by impactful <strong>Nukkad Natak (street plays),<\/strong> aimed at spreading awareness about the dangers of drug addiction and the importance of making healthy life choices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Nukkad_Nataks_Street_Plays_That_Spoke_to_Hearts\"><\/span>The Nukkad Nataks ( Street Plays) That Spoke to Hearts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Through thoughtfully written slogans, hand-made banners, and emotionally stirring street performances, students brought attention to a harsh reality that <strong>Drug addiction<\/strong> does not affect one individual alone it touches families, shatters communities, and dims futures. The stories crafted and played out in the peoples local dialect in the Nukkad Natak conveyed the message deep to their hearts.<br \/>\nTheir performances highlighted:-<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>The dangers and long-term impact of drug abuse.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>The power of a healthy, disciplined lifestyle.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>The need for collective responsibility in building a drug-free society.<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery word spoken and every step taken carried sincerity, courage, and conviction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_That_Builds_Responsible_Citizens\"><\/span>Education That Builds Responsible Citizens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At <strong>Akal Academy Dakra Sahib,<\/strong> education goes beyond textbooks. Activities like these help students understand their role in society and empower them to become active contributors to positive change.<br \/>\nBy stepping into the community, students learned:-<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>How awareness can transform mindsets.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>How courage can inspire conversation.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>How youth can become catalysts for social reform.<\/strong><br \/>\nThey were not performing, they were leading by example.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Young_Voices_Lead_the_Way\"><\/span>When Young Voices Lead the Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the students walked and performed, their voices echoed through the streets not as mere participants, but as young messengers of awareness, urging people to reflect, understand, and act. Sometimes, change doesn\u2019t begin with grand gestures.<br \/>\nIt begins with:-<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>A walk taken with purpose.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>A voice raised with courage.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>A message spoken from the heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiring_Change_One_Step_at_a_Time\"><\/span>Inspiring Change, One Step at a Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Walkathon and Nukkad Natak<\/strong> organized by <strong>Akal Academy Dakra Sahib<\/strong> stand as a shining example of how youth-led initiatives can spark awareness and hope.<br \/>\nBecause when students choose to speak up for what\u2019s right, they don\u2019t just raise awareness they help shape a healthier, stronger future for all.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Akal Academy Dakra Sahib &#8211; educating minds, empowering voices, and inspiring change.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBaruSahibHP%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02wEWfAg72ec4ycgqqitB5TMEQQxTKbBMphqisq21S2sZSbV3b5w6ius21LP41AbMfl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"613\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young Feet Walk for a Drug-Free Tomorrow Under the open sky and along the streets of nearby villages, the students of Akal Academy Dakra Sahib took a powerful step beyond their classrooms carrying with them not just banners and slogans, but a message of hope, responsibility, and change. 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