About Us

Launched in 2018, Superheroes Against Superbugs (SaS) initiative 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.

Learn more about the challenge of superbugs and AMR here.

SaS is a novel and unique initiative in that it partners with young people to combat 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 sphere of influence.

You can learn more about how the journey of SaS began by delving into our pilot workshop report.

AMR at Wellcome: Our second winner presenting at #CalltoAction18 is @SaSuperbugs. The project stood out as a really creative solution to a complex problem.

Click here for our fun and interactive educational resources on AMR, free to use for educational and awareness purposes. We use a participatory and learning-based approach to raise awareness on antibiotic resistance among young people.

Our Objectives

Develop innovative and engaging approaches to enhance understanding of and foster meaningful dialogue on AMR

Enable young people to advocate for AMR, transforming them into community change agents

Build diverse partnerships to elevate awareness and inspire proactive AMR measures among youth and the public

Mobilise stakeholders—students, educators, health professionals, media, and industry—to influence key actions and decisions on AMR

Audience Reached (as of August 2024)

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Through Comics

56%

Through Workshops

44%

School Students

40 %

Adults

60%

Recognition for the initiative

 

Second winner at Call To Action on AMR 2018, Co-hosted by Wellcome Trust with the governments of Ghana and Thailand, and the United Nations Foundation

Featured by WHO during Antibiotic Awareness Week 2018

 

Interviewed by @BattleSuperbugs, an initiative by George Washington University, USA

 

Featured in South African-based Mail & Guardian newspaper in November 2018

 

Joins BD’s #AMResistanceFighters Coalition, November 2018

Featured by ReAct as an “example from the field”, raising awareness on antibiotic resistance or related subjects

Finalist - Falling Walls Engage 2020

Featured by British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, September 2020

Featured by Wellcome Trust as a grassroot initiative on AMR

We believe that tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and society. We welcome partnerships wth organizations and individuals dedicated to raising public awareness about AMR in India. If you are interested in working together, please contact us at sasindia2018@gmail.com.