Empowering Communities: DREAM Trivandrum Leads the Charge on World No Tobacco Day with Public Sensitization program

In observance of World No Tobacco Day, DREAM Trivandrum organized a sensitization program aimed at raising public awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and promoting the services offered by DREAM (Drug Rehabilitation Education And Mentoring). The program was a significant initiative to engage the community in the fight against tobacco addiction and to highlight the resources available for those seeking help. The primary focus of the program was to make aware the public on the harmful effects of tobacco use and the importance of a tobacco-free lifestyle. Volunteers actively engaged with the public in various locations including the KSRTC, Railway station premises in Trivandrum, distributing informational brochures and inform the public on the services provided by DREAM.

The program reached a wide audience, significantly increasing public awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and the availability of support services. The success of the sensitization program was evident even before its completion. During the event, an individual who was in need of counseling services contacted the official number of DREAM Trivandrum which was marked in the brochure. The immediate response from the public highlighted the urgent need for such awareness programs and the effectiveness of the team’s efforts in reaching out to those in need. This immediate response underscores the critical impact of the program and the importance of making information about support services readily accessible to the public.

The sensitization program conducted by DREAM Trivandrum on World No Tobacco Day at the KSRTC Bus Stand and railway station premises was a resounding success. Not only did it increase public awareness about the counseling services available for addiction, but it also resulted in immediate action from an individual seeking help. This success story demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted outreach programs in addressing the pressing issue of addiction and highlights the essential role of DREAM Trivandrum in providing vital support to the community.