Wants Physical And Spiritual Solutions Combined
By Alfred Kollie, alfredkolliejr92@gmail.com
Evangelist Kelvin Adonis Volar, Executive Director of Brain Lights International, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach, integrating both physical and spiritual solutions, in the fight against drug abuse and addiction in Liberia.
During a gathering on Easter Friday in Monrovia, Volar expressed concerns over the current rehabilitation strategies, which he believes focus too heavily on physical recovery without sufficient spiritual intervention.
He argued that drug abuse is a deeply spiritual issue that requires collective efforts from the religious community, families, local authorities, and the national government.
“The issue of drug abuse is spiritual, and it requires spiritual intervention from all sectors of society,” Volar stated, underscoring the lack of a strong spiritual component in current rehabilitation programs.
Volar was speaking at a fellowship and discipleship event held by Brain Lights International for disadvantaged youth in the Slipway Community, where he encouraged attendees to turn their lives around by embracing Christ as their personal savior.
The event, which coincided with Easter celebrations, gathered over twenty youth—both male and female—who were also treated to a meal as part of the initiative.
The purpose of the event, according to Volar, was to inspire, educate, and empower the disadvantage youth through Christian fellowship and awareness campaigns, promoting positive life choices and steering them away from drug use.
Furthermore, Volar called for increased support from local and international partners, as well as the government, to help Brain Lights International establish a rehabilitation center, school, and clinic for underprivileged youth.
This, he believes, would provide a holistic support system to combat drug addiction and other challenges facing young people.
Some of the participating youth who came from the Slip Way ghetto expressed gratitude for the initiative, particularly for the opportunity to hear the word of God on Good Friday.
They also pledged to leave their drug habits behind and follow Christ for a transformed life through life changing initiative like what Brain Light International is engaged in.
Earlier April of this year, Brain Lights International launched the YES Project, a public awareness and training campaign aimed at addressing critical social issues such as drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, prostitution, mental health challenges, and corruption, while promoting Christian fellowship across Liberia, particularly among students in High Schools.
The YES Project envisions empowering youth and fostering community collaboration by involving schools, local leaders, and stakeholders.
Its ultimate goal is to educate young people, helping them become responsible, empowered members of society.