Four At-Risk-Youth, or Zogos, have graduated from the New Life Recovery Center.
The Center proudly celebrated its 13th graduation ceremony on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the lives of the four young individuals.
They successfully completed the Center rehabilitation program.
The event underscored the Center transformative impact on youth, many of whom have faced the challenges of substance abuse and homelessness.
Since its establishment in 2013, the Center has dedicated itself by supporting At-Risk Youth (Zogos), under the leadership of Jefferson Knight, the executive director and human rights monitor for the United Methodist Church.
Knight highlighted the need for national attention to the ongoing drug crisis, which he described as a national emergency responsible for the loss of countless young lives.
He pointed out the Center reliance on contributions from family members and goodwill individuals, especially the absence of facilities for female.
”We are in desperate need of support to ensure that we can continue to provide for these young people, who represent the future,” Knight said, urging both the national government and citizens to take collective action against the drug epidemic.
The ceremony was attended by various members of the UMC, including the Minister of Agriculture, J. Alexander Nunta, who sponsored seven youths at the Center.
Unfortunately, only two of the sponsored youths completed their treatment.
UMC Bishop Samuel J. Quire, called on national leaders to set aside personal differences, and unite in the fight against drug abuse.
As the New Life Recovery Center continues its mission to rehabilitate and empower vulnerable youth, the need for additional support and resources grows.
The Center remains committed to transforming lives, an effort deemed crucial for building a brighter future for the next generation.
The recent graduation ceremony served as a reminder of the resilience and potential of these young individuals, as well as the ongoing challenges that require the collective effort of the community and government to overcome.