
09/09/2025
The 2025 Africa Leadership Institute of Community Transformation — 28 leaders from 25 nations — inspired me with their passion for sustainable transformation. Speaking to them, I was reminded of a truth: recovery doesn’t end with sobriety; it requires relapse prevention. At Tov Nation, we don’t just help people stop using substances; we walk with them to stay free. Relapse prevention means building accountability structures, teaching practical coping tools, and strengthening identity. It also means creating spaces where people can return if they stumble, without shame or judgment. I am grateful ALICT created such a diverse space where leaders can see that relapse prevention is not weakness but wisdom. Strong nations are built when individuals sustain recovery long-term.