Red Ribbon inspires our kids to Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free

Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st.

Join us in our MISSION to help keep kids drug-free.

The largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the nation

Devoted to the well-being of our children since 1985

A lot can change in three decades. The challenges our youth face today are not the same as when we began our work, but our mission has never changed: support our nation’s families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth.

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Congratulations to J. Keagan Miller, the 2021 Enrique Camarena RED RIBBON Award Recipient

Feb 1, 2021 by NFP

Congratulations to J. Keagan Miller, this year’s Enrique Camarena Red Ribbon Award recipient. This annual award...

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Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest Winners

Dec 2, 2020 by NFP

The results are in! The National Family Partnership is proud to announce the 20 winners of the 10th Annual National Red...

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New Drug Free USA Forever Stamp Unveiled

Nov 4, 2020 by NFP

Last week, Peggy Sapp, President of the National Family Partnership spoke at the unveiling of the new Drug Free USA...

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Grassroot Beginnings

Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. In honor of Kiki's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. Parents then began to form coalitions using Camarena as their model while embracing his belief that one person can make a difference. These coalitions adopted the symbol of Camarena's memory, the Red Ribbon. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

The 2021 Theme

We’re excited to announce the 2021 National Red Ribbon Week Theme, Drug Free Looks Like Me™. Created by Marin Wurst, a 7th grader at Solon Middle School in Solon, Ohio, the Theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!

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Take the National Red Ribbon Campaign Pledge now and be a part of the creation of a drug free America.

One person can make the difference

The Red Ribbon Campaign serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities, educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

Join the movement

Red Ribbon inspires our kids to Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free

Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st.

Join us in our MISSION to help keep kids drug-free.

The largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the nation

Devoted to the well-being of our children since 1985

Support healthy, drug free kids

The Red Ribbon Campaign relies on your generosity