Sponsor Anti-Drug Films for Nigerian Youth

Dear donors,

We sincerely thank you who has already given toward the “Not Too Young to Quit” anti-drug film project. Your support shows care for the safety and future of young people in Nigeria. While this support is appreciated, the funds received so far are not enough to begin production. More support is needed so the work can start step by step.

Drug use among Nigerian youth is growing fast, and its effects are now clear in schools and communities. Some students use drugs during school hours, leading to poor conduct, violence, and harm to others, including young girls. Many young people do not fully understand the health, social, and legal risks tied to drug use. In low-income areas, open conversations on this issue are rare, and many youths depend on peers or online content that may push unsafe choices.

This project seeks to produce a youth-focused film titled “Not Too Young to Quit.” The film will share real stories from Nigerian youths, using familiar settings and language they relate to. It will be shown in schools, youth centers, informal settlements, and through mobile screenings in places where drug use is spreading quietly. The goal is to speak to young people in a clear and honest way before drug use becomes a habit that is hard to stop.

To move this project forward, more funds are needed to begin filming, editing, and early screenings. Every contribution, big or small, will help us start production and reach young people with messages that can guide safer choices. Your support can help protect lives, support learning, and give many youths a better path forward.

with many thanks,
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri
Project leader

Dear Donors,

Thank you for showing interest in this work. Your attention to the project is already an encouragement, as many young people in Nigeria need guidance away from drug abuse.

Drug use among youth is a growing concern in Nigeria. A national survey estimated that over 14 million Nigerians aged 15 to 64 had used psychoactive substances in the past year, with many starting before age 20. Unemployment, poor school access, and stress linked to insecurity have created a climate where drugs are both used as escape and sold as income. Urban slums and rural communities are hardest hit, and the issue is often overlooked in daily public discussions, leaving families to deal with the consequences alone.

Our plan is to produce short films in local languages, telling true-to-life stories about the dangers of drug use and the hope of choosing a different path. These films will be shown in schools, community centers, and youth clubs. We will also distribute them on mobile platforms so that they reach young people where they are most active. Teachers and youth leaders will be trained to lead discussions after screenings, turning the films into teaching tools that spark real conversations.

Although no donations have been received yet, we remain committed to beginning as soon as we have the resources. Each contribution will go directly to scripting, production, translation, and distribution costs. We thank prospective donors once again for considering this effort. Together we can help many Nigerian youth see a different future and reduce the pressure that drug use places on families and communities.

Kind regards!
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic K.
Project Leader