The Rangers International Football Club Foundation has announced the expansion and reinforcement of its strategic partnership with leading mental health organizations including Cope & Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, Carmelite Prisoners Interest Organization (CAPIO), and Campus Technology Life Initiative (CTLI). This collaboration is geared toward large-scale implementation of the Foundation’s flagship youth program, “OFF THE SCREEN”, a community-centered initiative aimed at tackling screen addiction and negative digital behavior among children and young persons.
Speaking on the development, the Chairman of Rangers International FC Foundation, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, said the program is designed using an evidence-based approach to combat issues related to excessive screen time, online exploitation, and harmful digital footprints among the youth.
According to Coach Amaraizu, the “OFF THE SCREEN” initiative is part of the Foundation’s broader strategic action plan focused on child and youth interventions, promoting mental health, emotional well-being, and sustainable development goals. The initiative addresses physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral consequences of digital overexposure—ranging from irritability, mood swings, reduced attention span, and social withdrawal, to childhood obesity.
“We are proud to be partnering with Cope & Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, which operates in over 15 states and globally through its CoLI Mental Health Academy, bringing world-class expertise in screen addiction recovery and mental wellness,” Amaraizu noted.
The program is structured into modular frameworks that ensure measurable outcomes through guided implementation, continuous engagement, and robust impact evaluation. It also aims to raise awareness about online dangers such as sextortion and negative digital footprints.
Through this strengthened coalition, Rangers Foundation and its partners aim to restore balance in digital usage among children and youths by promoting healthy screen habits and encouraging effective use of devices like smartphones and tablets for cognitive development and improved well-being.
Coach Amaraizu concluded by urging schools, families, and community stakeholders to embrace the initiative and support its implementation, especially within Southeast Nigeria and beyond.
