{"id":1170,"date":"2023-10-28T12:56:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T12:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/?p=1170"},"modified":"2023-11-14T03:22:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T03:22:30","slug":"dup-youth-football-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/index.php\/2023\/10\/28\/dup-youth-football-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"DUP Youth Football Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a significant initiative aimed at fostering youth engagement and combating drug use among youths, the Drug Use Prevention Youth Football Competition was officially launched on October 28, 2023 in Putao. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_144244-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_144244-980x551.jpg 980w, 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src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_141922-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_141922-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_141922-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prayer for the event by <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_142628-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_142628-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_142628-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_140544-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_140544-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_140544-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_140744-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_140744-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_140744-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Team leader listing the player names<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_140426-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_140426-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_140426-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Players getting ready <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_141633-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_141633-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_141633-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_141627-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_141627-1-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_141627-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The event kicked off at the Zedam IDP camps soccer field sponsored by UNODC, marking a pivotal step towards promoting healthy life style and drug use prevention among the youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_135526-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_135526-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_135526-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The program, spearheaded by Myaw Lint Yar (HOPE), is set to engage individuals under the age of 18 residing in the Zedam IDP camp and the neighboring villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> &#8220;Regarding drugs, the unfortunate reality is that there is no completely drug-free zone on this earth. However, the positive news is that it is preventable with the knowledge and the ability to say &#8216;No&#8217; to drugs. This is the focus of our efforts in addressing drug-related issues and promoting drug use prevention in Putao, especially among the younger generation. Let&#8217;s join hands and work together in this important fight,&#8221; stated Ko Jay, the keynote speaker at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/received_1991218274580152-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/received_1991218274580152-980x653.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/received_1991218274580152-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ko Jay givi<em>ng <\/em>opening speech<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_134615-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_134615-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hopeputao.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/20231028_134615-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MCs at the event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By leveraging the popularity and communal nature of football, this initiative seeks to not only deter drug usage but also cultivate team camaraderie and encourage a wholesome, active and healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For video: click <em><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_vZLiDz782c?si=jkXaHzAF16DFNbH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant initiative aimed at fostering youth engagement and combating drug use among youths, the Drug Use Prevention Youth Football Competition was officially launched on October 28, 2023 in Putao. 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