Launched in 2018, Superheroes Against Superbugs (SaS) aims to build a community dedicated to tackling the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India by raising awareness and promoting public and policy action. At SaS, we believe that everyone needs to become 'superheroes' if we are to effectively combat AMR in India and globally.
SaS is a novel and unique initiative that engages young people as partners in combating this century’s biggest health threat. By combining innovative science education with creative participatory approaches, SaS empowers young people with scientific knowledge about AMR and equips them with the communication and engagement tools to promote awareness and action within their communities.
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“The content for the Superheroes against Superbugs workshop is very useful and has been intelligently planned to convey the right set of messages to school students. The activities are arranged in increasing order of complexity so that the students are primed and equipped to understand what is coming up next. Also, because the hands-on activities are fun-filled and engaging, they keep the students from getting lost or bored, while effectively translating the information across.”
– V Devi Prasad, PhD student, Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology.
“I showed the comic to my neighbour and they not only appreciated the artist in me but also the good message that was being passed. I have told all my relatives on the advantages and disadvantages of using antibiotics”
– Richisha Gupta, Global Edge School, Madhapur Campus, Hyderabad
“I strongly felt the need to educate the general public about the global threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and came across the Superheroes against Superbugs (SaS) program. This is a wonderful and unique initiative with well-designed contents that are interactive and fun-filled. Hands–on activities are an integral part of this workshop, to enable students internalise the depth of the issue. I enjoy conducting this workshop and encourage students to design comics and role plays that give them an opportunity to express their understanding in a creative, yet powerful way.”
– Dr. Sathya Srinivasachari, Science Educator, Poorna Learning Center, Bengaluru