Youth Lead Drug Prevention in Guyana | Guyana News

Twenty-five Indigenous youth from Orealla and Siparuta just graduated from a bold civic leadership program designed to turn constitutional rights into real community action. Fueled by the Guyana Center for Civic Engagement and backed by the McCain Institute, the “Article 13 in Practice” initiative empowered these young leaders to tackle drug abuse head-on—by educating kids in schools, plastering town with prevention messages, and launching eye-catching billboards. They didn’t just learn theory—they led, voted on their own priorities, and pledged to keep showing up at village meetings. This grassroots movement proves that when youth take charge, communities transform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce6fcd2cb2dc8840