I can choose substance abuse prevention

What is this Project about?

  • Equipping social service professionals and community facilitators with the skills and tools to guide children aged 8–12 on a powerful journey of self-discovery, resilience, and positive choice making through an immersive adventure game and activity-based sessions.

    By blending fun with purpose, this initiative aims to prevent substance abuse by building children’s confidence, critical thinking, and emotional strength—empowering them to say “yes” to their potential and “no” to harmful paths.

     

  • Target audience: Social service professionals and community-based facilitators

“Well rounded, ethical and lovely facilitators. Very professional and thought-provoking. I enjoyed it and learned new things.

Soraya Ebrahim

Butterfly House

“The workshop was outstanding. I have learnt that the decisions you make in life can make or break you.”

Renier Hendricks

YearBeyond Intern

“It taught me the skills to identify children maybe using drugs and to prevent children from using drugs. I’ve learnt about the impact of positive words. It was very fruitful.”

Nompumelelo Mthombeni

Touching Nations

“I am very positive about your trainings due to the fact that we can apply it to different groups. It is practical and applicable to our clients.”

Sandra van Schalkwyk

Stellcare Supervisor, Eersterivier

“Very practical. Clear steps! I’ve learned how urgent this programme is for our community.”

Malena Fourie

Transform Cloetesville Together

“Excellent. The I can choose-programme will help many children to make the right choices and the game will make a difference in their lives.”

Akesha-Lee Pienaar

YearBeyond Intern

“I loved how the board game emphasised how values and good choices move you towards your treasure. I love how creative and interactive the workshop was.”

Inga Cupido

Safe Harbour

“Workshop was excellent – facilitators were interactive and engaging with us as group
members. I’ve learnt to facilitate the group with the best interest of the child in order to
support and make children understand that their voices matter.”

Ande Dywili

Childline Western Cape

“Conducive and friendly environment. Clear presentation. It improved my knowledge on how to get information across to children and caregivers in a fun way.”

Surayah Feltsman

Childline Western Cape