You may recall we held a talent competition last year. Well, we’ve done it again!

DRASA partnered with World Health Organisation (WHO) Nigeria to host a talent competition for students from 2 secondary schools in Lagos.

1st and 2nd place trophies for the DRASA’s Got Talent 2019 Talent Competition

Why 2 schools? 

The 2 schools were selected because DRASA/WHO’s Health and Hygiene Club is an active co-curricular club/society in those schools. The students (as Club members) are called DRASA Ambassadors and they serve as change agents within their circles of influence – their families, schools, and wider communities. They are tasked with increasing knowledge, awareness, and driving good hygiene and sanitation practices.

Michael has been one of our Youth Ambassadors for 2 years

The Talent Competition took place on Friday, 22nd November 2019 in celebration of World Antibiotic Awareness Week.

What happened? 

Each school had 2 teams of students who were asked to develop a 3 minute creative performance (drama/skit, song, rap, poem, etc.) that showcased their talent and skills and also communicated a message about antibiotic resistance, antibiotic use/misuse, and hygiene.

A team of DRASA Youth Ambassadors during their drama/skit

All 4 teams from the 2 schools had 3 weeks to prepare their creative performances and 5 independent judges were chosen from DRASA’s pool of volunteers and supporters to decide the winners.

A team of DRASA Ambassadors during their recital

Needless to say, it was hard to decide who came in 1st place because our Ambassadors are so talented, but after some deliberation the judges were able to choose one team of Ambassadors.

The winning team with our judges!

The talent competition was a great opportunity for our Youth Ambassadors to continue to showcase their knowledge and educate others in a creative, memorable way.

Our DRASA Ambassadors can act! Here we have a bread seller and Mr. Obi, a respected man in the community

Here’s a summary video of the event and you can also check out the pictures in the gallery below for more:

 

Showcasing the Talent of Our Youth Ambassadors for World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019DRASA Ambassadors preparing for the Talent CompetitionOur "doctor" treating two girls with diarrheaThe bread seller serving her customer Mr. ObiStudents watching the talent competition performancesCan you guess what was wrong?A doctor's advice is always best!The winning team! Look at their excitementDRASA Program Associate Ayomikun Fatoki speaking during the DRASA's Got Talent competitionMrs. Jinadu, representative of the Lagos State Ministry of Education and DRASA supporterFinally, the right antibiotic has arrived!The doctor is in the houseCheers to a successful event!DRASA friends and supportersDRASA Ambassadors from the winning schoolDRASA Ambassadors who came second place with their prizesSmiles because they have collected their well-deserved prizesSmiles because they have collected their well-deserved prizesDRASA Ambassador with his Certificate of Participation and trophyDRASA Ambassador with her Certificate of Participation and trophy