The Drug-Free World Foundation brought its drug-prevention education campaign to a FIFA World Cup watch party at Amelia Mayberry Park in Los Angeles County on June 24, 2026, reaching hundreds of attendees with factual information about the dangers of drugs and the importance of making informed, drug-free choices. The event, held during the Czechia vs. Mexico match, featured the Drug-Free World Mobile Exhibit as part of the organization's FIFA World Cup campaign. Approximately 250 people engaged directly with the exhibit, while several toured the full display. Volunteers distributed thousands of copies of the organization's Truth About Drugs educational booklets to those attending the watch party.
The outreach generated strong interest from local community members and public service organizations. A local official expressed appreciation for having drug-prevention materials available at the event and suggested working with the park organizer to provide boxes of educational booklets to a nearby teen center where young people gather. The exhibit also connected with individuals whose personal experiences gave particular meaning to the drug-prevention message. One attendee, who had overcome drug addiction and been sober for 20 years, expressed gratitude for the materials, requested to record the exhibit to share with her family, and discussed the possibility of bringing Truth About Drugs materials to a school in her community.
The event organizer was so impressed with the educational resources that she took the remaining boxes of Truth About Drugs booklets for community distribution and expressed enthusiasm about future collaboration. Community-service professionals also showed interest in using the materials with the populations they serve. A representative from a social services organization received an information kit and 200 booklets and expressed interest in arranging a Drug-Free World presentation for the public they serve. Another attendee, who provides medical services to unhoused individuals, requested 200 booklets after explaining that she regularly encounters the effects of drug use and wanted educational materials to share with others.
Children at the watch party also engaged with the exhibit, signing the Drug-Free World pledge board to commit to living a drug-free life. By the event's conclusion, Drug-Free World had distributed approximately 3,000 Truth About Drugs booklets, provided educational portfolios, and engaged hundreds of attendees through its prevention outreach.
The Drug-Free World Foundation is dedicated to educating young people and adults about the truth regarding drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free lives. Through educational materials, community outreach, presentations, and public-awareness campaigns, Drug-Free World works with individuals, families, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to promote drug prevention and awareness. For more information about Drug-Free World educational materials and community activities, visit the Foundation for a Drug-Free World.
