Building Bridges: Iran's NA Journey to Support Afghanistan
After living clean, the journey continues. That project did get prioritized and was just approved at the world service conference in April.
Imagine navigating through cultural and political landscapes to bring hope to those battling addiction. In this episode of myRecoveryCast, hosts Ron H. and Dave F. sit down with Mahmood from Iran, a key figure in the expansion of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) in his country. Mahmood shares how the Iranian NA community, now the largest in the world, has extended its support to Afghanistan, a country in dire need of addiction recovery services.
With the backing of NA World Service and the Asia Pacific Forum, Mahmood and his team have managed to overcome language barriers and political hurdles to plant the seeds of recovery across borders. You'll hear about the intricate process of setting up a service structure in a new country and the immense importance of carrying the message of hope and recovery. Mahmood also opens up about his personal journey from addiction to becoming a dedicated NA member and service worker.
The episode wraps up with a hopeful note on a recent project to establish NA in Iraq, approved at the world service conference. If you're curious about the global impact of Narcotics Anonymous or the power of service work, this episode is a must-listen.