From Charity Nwakaudu
In a commendable initiative, SoberTech is gearing up for its inaugural outreach program, aptly themed “Back To School.” The organization’s aimed to visit secondary and tertiary schools across five cities—Benin, Lagos, Calabar, Kaduna, and Kano—to educate students and the general public about the perils of drug abuse.
The primary focus of this outreach is to spread awareness among the youth, shedding light on the dangers lurking in substance abuse’s shadow.
However, SoberTech doesn’t stop at just awareness; they are also set to distribute SoberTech’s specially curated back-to-school packages, which include monetary contributions among other items.
But SoberTech’s commitment to the cause doesn’t end there. In a bid to make rehabilitation a more engaging and educational experience, the organization plans to provide rehabilitation centers with electronic devices. These gadgets are designed to make the journey towards sobriety not only effective but enjoyable as well.SoberTech, founded by Dinah Lugard, an electrical engineer and a cyber security expert, who is also the brain behind The Cure Initiative which came into being in 2020 as a response to the escalating drug addiction crisis.
This non-governmental organization (NGO) is dedicated to combatting addiction through comprehensive rehab programs, outreach initiatives, and a thought-provoking documentary titled ‘Drug Pandemic,’ aimed at raising awareness.
Dinah Lugard’s latest venture, the SoberTech app, seeks to offer non-judgmental support to addicts. In a society where addiction is often met with stigma, Dinah remains unwavering in her commitment to reduce shame and extend help to those in need. Her ultimate gratification lies in witnessing recovered addicts thriving, illustrating how technology can be a potent weapon against addiction, offering a glimmer of hope on the path to recovery.SoberTech’s overarching mission is to revolutionize addiction recovery, making it accessible, engaging, and stigma-free through innovative technological solutions. The organization firmly believes that sobriety should be an empowering journey open to all.
SoberTech envisions a world where individuals grappling with addiction have access to judgment-free support and engaging resources for their journey towards sobriety. The organization is committed to helping people reclaim the joy in their lives while on the path to recovery.
SoberTech has laid out a comprehensive set of objectives to fulfill its mission, including:Accessibility: Make addiction recovery solutions available to diverse communities globally, including underserved populations.
Engagement: Leverage technology to provide interactive sobriety experiences that make recovery rewarding.
Stigma-Free: Create a welcoming and stigma-free space where individuals can openly discuss addiction and receive compassionate support.
Outreach: Conduct grassroots outreach and educational programs to involve families and communities in supporting recovery journeys.
Technology in Rehabilitation: Provide rehabilitation centers with cutting-edge technology to make treatment programs more immersive and effective.I
In conclusion, SoberTech’s “Back To School” outreach and its larger mission to combat addiction are shining examples of how technology, compassion, and dedication can bring about positive change in society. Their vision of a world where sobriety is an empowering journey accessible to all is a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction. SoberTech’s commitment to making this vision a reality is commendable.