École Maternelle et Primaire Publique d’Application de Logpom Sensitised.
Roots of Freedom Initiative(ROFI) and SUPE, Substance Use Prevention Education on 14 October 2026, visited École Maternelle et Primaire Publique d’Application de Logpom to educate pupils about alcohol and drugs and the influence these substances can have on children.
The campaign attended by 608 pupils was conducted in French through four sessions, with two sessions in the morning and two in the afternoon. The morning sessions involved Groups 2E and 2B, while the afternoon sessions involved Groups 1E and 1B.
Once again, the ROFI team was accompanied by two representatives from the Ministry of Basic Education for the Wouri Division of Douala. Their presence supported the campaign’s efforts to promote substance use prevention education among school children for a Drug Free 2026/2027 academic year in Cameroon.
SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
The campaign focused on two main topics: alcohol and drugs. During the presentations, the facilitators explained important concepts related to substance use, including fermentation and hallucination.
SUPE educational videos by were incorporated into the sessions to help the pupils understand the topics discussed. Following the presentations, the facilitators asked questions, giving the children opportunities to participate, demonstrate their understanding, and seek clarification.
The sessions were organized as follows:
| Session | Group | Facilitator | Number of Pupils |
| Morning Sessions: Groups 2E and 2B | |||
| First Session | 2E | Mme Noubiap Charlotte | 119 |
| Second Session | 2B | Mme Noubiap Charlotte | 180 |
| Afternoon Sessions: Groups 1E and 1B | |||
| Third Session | 1E | Mme Fandeu Colette | 127 |
| Fourth Session | 1B | Mme Fandeu Colette | 182 |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF PUPILS REACHED | 608 | ||
The pupils demonstrated a high level of attentiveness and engagement throughout the campaign. They listened carefully to the presentations, participated actively in the question-and-answer sessions, and asked thoughtful questions that reflected their interest in the topics discussed.
The educational videos helped sustain their attention and supported the explanations provided by the facilitators.
One particularly impressive observation was the pupils’ reading ability, especially among those in Primary Three and Primary Four. Their ability to read well was encouraging and stood out during the visit.
Overall, the pupils showed enthusiasm for the campaign, remained attentive throughout the sessions, and participated actively in the activities.
