Managua Nicaragua

U.S. Embassy Managua’s INL and Public Diplomacy sections teamed up with the Nicaraguan National Police to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in Nicaragua as part of a cultural exchange with American hip hop artists HaviKoro.  The high-energy crew came to Nicaragua to showcase their stories, talents and positive life messages, pushing alternatives to gangs and drugs to local at-risk youth.

The Houston, Texas-based crew took Nicaragua by storm March 6-13, 2011.  Joining forces with Nicaraguan crew OSBC (Original Style Breaks Crew), HaviKoro held workshops, motivational talks and free, public performances in the Pacific and Caribbean regions of Nicaragua.

The visit culminated in a live performance in the Rubén Darío National Theater on March 13.  It was a packed house that included 1000 D.A.R.E. from Managua and surrounding communities.  HaviKoro promoted a drug- and crime-free life through rap, dance, poetry, skits, and on-stage interaction with their enthusiastic audience. 

HaviKoro led by example, showing that disadvantaged kids can overcome the challenges of gangs, poverty, and street pressure by focusing on a passion, and developing that interest through dedication.  Additionally, the group highlighted that “staying in school opens the door for a lifetime of success.”

The collaborative exchange reached almost 2,500 D.A.R.E. students and was featured in all major print dailies, as well as in extensive TV and radio coverage to nearly half a million people.

Nicholas C. Griffith III

Narcotics Affairs Officer

United States Embassy, Managua

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