Individual programme
One participant, supported over an extended period by a local facilitator. This is the core of our work: regular one-to-one sessions, practical help reaching existing services, and consistent contact through the periods when motivation drops
— which is when most attempts to stop fail.
About the participant
- Building Trust
About the participant
With his consent, we share a brief outline of one participant’s situation and why he was invited to join the programme. He has also agreed to the use of his name and face in this context. The description and images below are shared to make the realities of this work visible, not to sensationalise them.
Participant photos: before and after the program
A photo taken of the participants and the facilitator at the start of the program
Individual programme
Six months, one participant at a time. The programme is built on one idea: drinking fills time and structure that nothing else is filling. Take the drinking away without replacing the structure and it comes back. So most of what follows is not about alcohol.
Phase 2 begins after the six-month reassessment, for participants who want it. It is lighter and less frequent, and it looks at three things: whether the routine is holding, where daily life has got to, and where the drinking is.
From that review, the participant and facilitator design the next stage together rather than repeating Phase 1. Someone whose mornings are solid but whose low season is still dangerous needs something different from someone in the opposite position.
Status: A facilitator has been recruited and our first participant has joined. Sessions begin in October 2026.
Participant Journeys / Phase 1
Accurate Diagnosis and Planning
Period: October 1 to 20, 2026
Programme 1
Before the project began, participants underwent professional assessments to determine their precise status.
It is necessary to verify whether individuals are well-suited for the program, and ongoing professional evaluations are essential to continuously monitor their condition.
Programme 2
Program Introduction and Establishing a Daily Routine
Based on the diagnostic results, we outline the potential impact of this program on the participant and confirm their level of commitment. We then listen to the participant’s specific circumstances to collaboratively establish a sustainable, repeatable routine.
Participant Journeys / Phase 2
Setting up and repeating routines
Period: From October 1 to December 31, 2026
Programme 1
Every week
One 60-minute session with the facilitator, at the same time each week — a structured conversation about what the drinking is doing, when it happens, and what could happen instead.
Sessions are held with the facilitator present.
Our founder joins by video call during term time, when he is studying abroad.
Programme 2
Every day
A diary. What they drank, when, what was happening around it, how they slept. Written or as a voice note — whichever they will actually do. The diary belongs to the participant; we read it together in the weekly session.
Programme 3
Every day
Morning exercise. Something physical before the day starts.
The specific activity matters less than the day beginning the same way every day.
Programme 4
Every day
Each morning, I pack and organize the curds.
By participating in tasks that help my family, I fulfill my role as a family member and develop a sense of belonging.
If a repetitive activity continues for more than three weeks,an additional program is introduced.
This activity is not repetitive in nature.
Period: From November 1 to March 31, 2027
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Programme 5
Exercising together
Following the daily routine of a participant during the host’s visit to Sri Lanka.
Engaging in morning exercise and daily routines together
This program assists with tasks that an individual might struggle to manage on their own, providing a sense of companionship. It also allows for the monitoring of routines and the observation of one’s current state.
Programme 6
Meditation and Yoga / Twice a week
This is a self-directed mental exercise aimed at abstaining from alcohol. Participants set their own schedules and engage in the activity by watching online videos.
By establishing and following their own rules, participants gain self-confidence and a sense of fulfillment, leading to improved mental well-being.
Programme 7
Religious Life / Once a week
Every morning, they offer prayers before a Buddha statue and commit to following their daily routine. Each week, they listen to a monk discuss the problems associated with alcohol addiction and join in prayer.
Religion plays a vital role in navigating daily life—a role that is, for the people of Sri Lanka, absolutely essential. Because the individuals involved are young, the words of a religious leader carry profound significance.
Programme 8
Treating a Buddhist monk to a meal
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Programme 9
Cooking for the family
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Programme 10
Donations for neighbors in need
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Programme 11
Playing with the host
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