Safe Strides Initiatives

15/07/2026

UN Youth Affairs UNESCO International Labour Organization

11/07/2026

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲!
We're proud to announce that Safe Strides Initiatives (SSI) now has an official online home: 🌐 safestridesinitiatives.org
As a youth-led organization committed to substance abuse prevention, road safety, post-crash care, and sustainable mobility, our new website is designed to help you:
▪️ Learn more about who we are
▪️ Discover our focus areas
▪️ See how we're creating impact
▪️ Get involved and be part of the change
We invite you to visit the site, explore our work, and join us in building safer, stronger communities for young people across Zambia.
Empower. Prevent. Thrive.
Together, let's build a safer and stronger future. Click on this link to explore more about our Nyuu Website😄
🔗 https://www.safestridesinitiatives.org/

10/07/2026

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲!

On July 8th, 2026, Safe Strides Initiatives (SSI) visited Mahatma Gandhi Secondary School in Mtendere, Lusaka, with a clear goal: to strengthen and build the capacity of the newly formed Student Prevention Club (SPC) committee, the pupils who have volunteered to lead substance abuse prevention efforts in their own school.

👥 Each newly selected SPC executive member received hands-on training using SSI's Student Prevention Club Leadership Manual, covering peer-led prevention, life skills, and how to plan and run awareness campaigns—equipping them to lead with confidence long after SSI leaves the room.

The day opened with a prayer led by a pupil, setting a tone of unity and shared purpose.

Alongside the committee training, SSI also engaged the wider student body through a lively sensitization session—role-plays, group discussions, and Q&A on the dangers of drug and substance abuse—giving the new committee their first taste of the peer-education work ahead of them.

Educational materials were distributed to both students and teachers, to reinforce continued learning and advocacy beyond the day itself.
This marks an important milestone in building a peer-driven prevention network at Mahatma Gandhi Secondary School—one led by young people, for young people.

UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

06/07/2026

Launch Into The Week With Positivity.

27/06/2026

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking | 26 June 2026

Yesterday, Safe Strides Initiatives joined the global community in commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking under the theme:

"The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses."

As highlighted in the message from the UNODC Executive Director, Dr Monica Juma, addressing the world drug problem requires innovation, evidence-based prevention, strong partnerships, and compassion for those affected.

At Safe Strides Initiatives, we believe prevention begins long before substance use starts. Through education, youth empowerment, community engagement, research, and strategic partnerships, we are working to build a generation of young people equipped to make informed decisions and lead healthy, productive lives.

Drug abuse is not only a public health challenge, it also affects road safety, education, livelihoods, families, and community well-being. Preventing substance abuse is therefore a shared responsibility.

On this day, we renew our commitment to empowering communities, preventing harm, and creating safer environments where every young person can thrive.

Together, let us turn awareness into action. UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

26/06/2026

26/06/2026

Today, we stand together to prevent drug abuse and build healthier, safer communities. On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, let us choose prevention, empower our youth, and be part of the solution. Together, we can create lasting change. UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UN Youth Affairs Drug Enforcement Commission

02/04/2026

As we step into the month of April, we are reminded that every new month brings a renewed opportunity to build safer, healthier communities.

At Safe Strides Initiatives, our work is anchored on two critical pillars: substance abuse prevention and safe mobility, because the choices we make off the road directly impact the safety of our journeys.

This month, let us:
✔️ Raise awareness on the dangers of alcohol and substance abuse
✔️ Promote responsible and sober decision-making
✔️ Encourage safe road behaviors among all road users
✔️ Respect traffic rules and prioritize the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers

Substance abuse and unsafe mobility are interconnected challenges that require collective action.

Let April be a month of responsible choices, safer roads, and a shared commitment to protecting lives.

08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the inspiring women of Safe Strides Initiatives whose dedication continues to empower young people to make safer and healthier choices. Your commitment to preventing substance abuse and promoting safe mobility and road safety among youth is shaping a stronger and more responsible generation.

On this International Women's Day, we honor your passion, leadership, and the positive impact you bring to our communities.

May you have a meaningful and empowering International Women’s Day!