Youth Talent Hub
See how Singapore’s youth are driving this effort, bringing fresh perspectives as we commemorate Drug Victims Remembrance Day.
Last updated 20 November 2025
Hear from our youth
In collaboration with young advocates, we raise awareness and inspire meaningful change in the fight against drug abuse.
NAFA Mural
“Entangled”
A message from the artists:
Created to remember the victims of drug abuse and their unseen struggles, the artwork above is a representation of how drug abusers fall prey to the temptation of alluring flowers, leading them to turn their back on the painful consequences their loved ones have to deal with, entangled within a sinister monster made of seemingly endless thorny vines. Their loved ones have become unwilling victims, trapped in a suffocating mess they did not create. Our hearts ache for all who have endured this pain, and we hope our artwork makes them feel seen and heard, and remember that they are not alone.
Entangled by Lim Rui Qi Phoebe, Carmelita Angelica Josopandojo, Cathleen Briggita Kandou, Dionisius Odycio Laviano
School of Design and Media,
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Students’ essays
The cost of drug abuse? Here's our POV
Youths were invited to contribute essays in a nationwide competition held in conjunction with Drug Victims Remembrance Day to foster understanding, empathy, and proactive engagement in addressing the severe consequences of drug abuse.
The competition received overwhelming support from schools and the public, with many of our youths contributing well-researched critiques, personal stories and experiences intimately highlighting the psychological and social consequences of drug abuse, including its effects on relationships and mental health.
Our youths are our future and they play a crucial role in fostering a more informed and drug-free society. Their commitment to a drug-free Singapore is palpable and heartfelt.
We share some of the winning essays here: