Collective Arts Development Association (CADA), a non profit making organization was created as a result of the rise in the levels of youth involvement in substance use and abuse in my community. The idea came from a 1 meter square wooden box which was our art workshop and office. Having realized how life skills and  art practice can  positively influenced the mental, social and psychological mind frames and  attitude of youths, we decided to set up an organization to use  life and vocational skill education  as a sustainable alternative to substance use  and abuse among youths.