World Resiliency Day 2026
KICK FOR PURPOSE: PLAYING FOOTBALL, KICKING DRUGS
A day of football, food and good vibes in Mashimoni, Mathare, uniting young people to promote unity, encourage talent and choose life over drugs.
WFAD GLOBAL YOUTH PREVENTIONIST ZINE
Explore practical tools and insights for building resilience among young people and strengthening youth-led prevention efforts.
PREVENTING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE
Explore the latest evidence on youth substance use prevention and discover what schools, communities, families, and policymakers can do to prevent substance use before it becomes a crisis. This White Paper highlights the importance of early intervention, skills-based education, stronger recovery support, and coordinated prevention strategies to protect young people and build healthier futures.
RESILIENCE IN ACTION: How Community-Led Efforts Are Transforming Lives in Mathare
Discover how the Mathare Community Anti-Doxology Organization (MCADO) is driving transformation through community-led efforts. This resource outlines how grassroots initiatives are addressing local challenges, fostering social cohesion, and building sustainable pathways for resilience in one of Nairobi’s most vibrant yet underserved areas.
The Resilient Brain & The Resilient Life
Resilience is not just about getting through hard times, but about what shapes the brain and behaviours that determine how we respond. As stress, trauma, and substance use continue to rise, understanding what strengthens or undermines our capacity to cope has never been more important.
Mental Health Prevention That Works
One in seven young people experiences a mental health condition, and 75 per cent of adult conditions are already present by the mid-twenties. Drawing on the World Youth Report 2025 and insights from nearly 3,000 young people across 137 countries, this resource explores the factors shaping youth mental health and outlines evidence-based approaches to prevention that work.
World Resiliency Day 2025 Ready to Launch
The A.N.S.W.E.R. Poster Series
A downloadable poster series in JPG: The A.N.S.W.E.R. There are 5 posters in total for you to use on your social media, website, for print and online.
Resiliency Starts Here: Poster Series
A downloadable poster series in JPG: Resiliency Starts Here. There are 4 posters in total for you to use on your social media, website, for print and online.
The Faces of Resiliency: Poster Series
A downloadable poster series in JPG: The Faces of Resiliency. There are 6 posters in total for you to use on your social media, website, for print and online.
Abstinence - The Real Resilience: Poster & GIF Series
A downloadable free poster and GIF series composing of 3 images and 3 animated gif: Abstinence - The Real Resilience.
The Strands of Resiliency: Carousel
A downloadable carousel for use on social media in JPG and PDF: The Strands of Resiliency.
Establishment of Resiliency: Carousel
A downloadable carousel for use on social media in JPG and PDF: Establishment of Resiliency.
WRD 2024: Stickers
A downloadable carousel for use on social media in JPG and PDF: Establishment of Resiliency.
Things That Matter National Report: Resilience At The Centre
A downloadable free resource PDFThings That Matter National Report: Resilience At The Centre.
Download the World Resiliency Day Whitepaper
A downloadable article for use by educators on the topic "People First: Promoting Prevention - Preventing Stigma".
- Addressing Drug Use
- Promoting Prevention
- Addressing the narrative
- For Educators
- Written By Educators
- Changing The Focus
Download the Drug Policy Whitepaper
A downloadable article for use by educators on the topic "Drug Policy: Building or Demolishing Community Resilience? Changing the Narrative".
- Addressing Drug Use
- Promoting Prevention
- Addressing the narrative
- For Educators
- Written By Educators
- Changing The Focus
Download the Demand Reduction Primer
A downloadable article for use by educators on the topic "AOD Primary Prevention & Demand Reduction Priority Primer: Taking the National Health Strategies for Community Well-being".
- Addressing Drug Use
- Promoting Prevention
- Addressing the narrative
- For Educators
- Written By Educators
- Changing The Focus
Building Resiliency Presentation
A downloadable presentation in PPTX format and PDF format. For use by educators to promote resiliency development in their spheres. "Building Resiliency Against Drug Use Among Teenagers Aged 9-12".
- Building Resiliency
- For Educators
- A Presentation
- Drug Definition
- Written By Educators
- Effects On Mental Health
Patterns of Social Determinants of Health and Child Mental Health
A downloadable free resource PDF.
Building Resilience Through Sports
A downloadable free resource PDF from UYDEL: Building Resilience through sports; Report for the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) Sports Gala at UYDEL Masooli.
Building Resiliency Together
Together, we can build a world where teenagers are empowered to make healthy choices and say no to drugs. We invite you to join us in celebrating World Resiliency Day and be part of the change we wish to see in the world.
Get involved by participating in local events, sharing your story, or organizing your own World Resiliency Day activities. Let's work together to create a brighter future for our teens and generations to come!
‘Pathways to Prevention’ podcast
In a recent episode of the ‘Pathways to Prevention’ podcast, hosted by Drug Free America Foundation, Shane Varcoe, executive director of the Dalgarno Institute, shared his insights on the significance of World Resiliency Day. The episode also delved into the various initiatives spearheaded by Varcoe and his team in observance of World Resiliency Day, aimed at reaching a global audience. These initiatives underscore the crucial role of resilience in navigating life’s challenges and highlight the importance of equipping individuals with the tools they need to foster resilience.
