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A network to honour the contributions and preserve the memory of those who were passionate and dedicated their lives to the drug demand reduction field.

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U.S. Department of State

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Mr. Mabo was born 1959. He started his higher education career at the University of Lagos, Lagos state, Nigeria, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in history followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the same institution. He also holds a master’s degree in social work from the Lagos State University. In 1990, he joined the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) where he held many command and administrative positions before becoming the Director of Operations and General Investigation, a position he held for 8 years and as a member of the Agency’s management team. Over the years, he demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to his work. He retired in 2019 at the statutory age of 60.

For over ten years Viktor was a manager of treatment programs for the Alliance for Public Health, specialising in OST. Viktor was a role model of optimism, sagacity, humanism, professionalism, and responsibility for everyone he interacted with in the workplace. He enthusiastically shared his knowledge with his co-workers and was an invaluable mentor for both communities as well as for state initiatives and programs. With him as part of the team, any initiative or any kind of work was conceivable. Viktor had experience as a psychologist, was a Ph.D. in psychology, and was also a devoted loving husband, father, and son. This is a devastating loss for everyone who knew Viktor, as he was a leader in the Alliance for Public Health for many years in the implementation of substitution maintenance therapy programs and the enhancement of its quality. He and his team made every possible effort to bring the quality of treatment programs up to international standards. Even during challenging times of war, Viktor personally ensured constant coordination with state and international partners and initiated and implemented beneficial innovations.

We mourn the loss of Dr. Mohammad Raza Stanikzai, a cherished colleague and friend who sadly passed away on Sunday, 3rd July 2022. Dr. Stanikzai was National Project Coordinator, Drug Demand Reduction Section, at the UNODC country office Afghanistan. For years, he was a champion of evidence-based drug prevention, treatment and care in Afghanistan. Our hearts go out to his loving and much loved family.

Dr Muhammad Tariq Khan was a social worker, researcher, author and drug abuse counsellor. He committed his life to support the community reducing addiction issues His departure is a huge loss to us.We can never forget his contribution.I pray to God to give peace to his soul 🙏🙏

Dr Samarudin Zazai was an expert in the drug demand reduction field who worked for more than 10 years with National Aids control program (NACP/MoPH) in Afghanistan.

Dr Fraidoon Sadeed was a professional who worked for over 10 years in the drug demand reduction field. Most recently, Dr Fraidoon was based in northern province (Balkh) of Afghanistan where he was setting up a specialist shelter for homeless people with addiction issues in order to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.

On way back to Kabul he lost his life along with his wife a two children due to very bad road traffic accident.

My condolences. May his soul RIP.

I was in continuous contact with Dr Tariq since 2013. A man was dedicated to profession; a man wanted to bring a real change in Pakistan through reduction in the substance use; a man who also wanted to protect the youth; a Man who really want the professionalizing of the services use related with treatment of SUD and prevention. I can never forget you. During 2018 he used to call me daily everyday early in the morning, send the voice messages, talk about how the non Professional behaviour of the people is ruining life of the SUD. He was quite frustrated and wanted to have change in the...

May the gentle soul of Dr. Tariq Khan rest in perfect peace. My condolences to the global DDR community.

Dr. Ibrahim Abdu Wakawa

VP, ISSUP, Nigeria Chapter

Dr Muhammad Tariq Khan was a social worker, researcher, author and drug abuse counsellor. He committed his life to support the community and reducing addiction issues in Karachi, Pakistan.

He was an educator and dedicated his life to sharing knowledge and developing a support network for students, academics and professionals working in the drug demand reduction field.

Read more about Dr Muhammad Tariq Khan's life here.

Fr. Dr Vincenzo Sorce was born in Serradifalco (CI), Italy in 1944. He attained degrees in pedagogy and theology and was ordained a priest in 1970. He founded the Association "Casa Famiglia Rosetta" in 1985, which is a recognized NGO, non-profit organization with Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Father Doctor Vincenzo Sorce

The late Chairman of the Board, Preben Hansen, was a committed entrepreneur and the driving force behind the establishment of NGO Fontana.

Preben Hansen

Dr. Ray Eberlein was a member of the Central Drug Authority of South Africa, Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Stabilis Treatment Centre for substance dependents, and also a member of Christian Action for Dependence (an aftercare and support organisation for substance dependents).

Dr. Ray Eberlein

Carol du Toit worked origionally as a social workerat Magaliesoord Rehabilitation Centre. She then became the Director of SANCA Pietermaritzburg and SANCA Durban Alcohol and Drug Centre. She worked tirelessly in the field of drug demand reduction for over 30 years supporting people in her community...

Carol du Toit

Brother Ronald dedicated 56 years of his life to the drug demand reduction feild at the national and international level. In 1988, Brother Ronald opened BARACA, the first drug rehabilitation facility in Bangladesh, and in 1994 he continued his work supporting people within his community by opening...

Brother Ronald F. Drahozal

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Tribute to Mr. Olugbenga Olusanu Mabo

Viktor Petrovych Kolomiiets

We mourn the loss of Dr. Mohammad Raza Stanikzai

RIP 🙏🙏

Dr Samarudin Zazai

Dr Fraidoon Sadeed

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Dr Tariq Khan Anwo

My condolences to families of Dr. Tariq Khan.

Dr Muhammad Tariq Khan