Gran Kaz Donates SCR 50,000 to Support Sober Living Project on Praslin
Victoria, Seychelles. 27th January 2026 – Gran Kaz has donated SCR 50,000 to the Sober Living Project, a pilot initiative by Recovery in Action Seychelles aimed at supporting individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through the creation of a structured, safe, and supportive sober living environment on Praslin.
The donation will contribute towards the running costs of the project, which addresses a growing and complex challenge in Seychelles: substance abuse and the lack of dedicated recovery spaces for individuals who are serious about getting clean and sober. As a smaller island with fewer resources and investment opportunities, Praslin has been particularly impacted by this issue.
One of the key challenges facing individuals seeking recovery is the absence of structured recovery environments. Close-knit family and social networks, while important, are often themselves affected by addiction and are therefore unable to provide the level of support required for sustained recovery. The Sober Living Project seeks to bridge this critical gap.
Communal Space in the House
The initiative centres around the establishment of a 12-step Sober Living Home, offering a highly structured recovery environment guided by the principles of Narcotics Anonymous (NA). The home is located at the Anse La Blague Community Centre, a site that is accessible yet quiet, allowing residents the space and stability needed to focus on their recovery. Renovation works on the Manager’s House and Main Residents’ House are now complete, thanks to the generous support of Pomeroy & Co, while the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs has dedicated the property to the project for an initial period of ten years
Manager's House
The recovery framework is built around the internationally recognised 12-step programme of Narcotics Anonymous, a nonprofit fellowship that has helped millions of people worldwide find a new way of life through complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol. Seychelles officially joined the global recovery community when Narcotics Anonymous Seychelles held its first meeting on Praslin in May 2024, with continued support from the African Zonal Forum (AZF).
The Sober Living Home will accommodate four to eight male residents, overseen by an on-site House Manager. Residents will undergo an individual assessment prior to intake and are expected to commit to a minimum stay of three months. A strong emphasis is placed on accountability, personal responsibility, and community contribution, with residents required to “work for rent” by helping maintain the property while actively participating in daily recovery activities.
Resident's Room
Natasha Gresle, chairperson of Recovery and action in Seychelles said they are incredibly grateful donation from Gran Kaz.
It will help support the needs of a recovery community in Seychelles. For me this is the start of a 12 step community in Seychelles which wave seen work really well in other countries around the world, and I truly hope for this project to be well received and successful as it will really help our country.
Gran Kaz believes this pilot project has strong potential to be replicated in other areas of Seychelles, should it prove successful.
The Sober Living House
“Supporting an initiative, like this one, that focus on long-term solutions and meaningful social impact is very important to us,” said Shama Amesbury, PR Manager of Gran Kaz. “Substance abuse is a real and growing social challenge in Seychelles, and one that affects families, workplaces, and entire communities. What stood out about the Sober Living Project is that it doesn’t just raise awareness — it creates a practical pathway to recovery. This initiative fills a very real gap: there are few structured recovery spaces for people who are genuinely ready to get clean and rebuild their lives. For Gran Kaz, supporting this project felt meaningful because it addresses the issue at its roots, not just the symptoms.”
The Sober Living Project ultimately aims to build a strong fellowship of Seychellois in recovery, empowering individuals to support one another and extend hope to those still struggling with addiction.