Loti Nambombe announced as Nacoa ambassador

We are excited to announce Loti Nambombe as an official ambassador of Nacoa UK.

Loti is a mental health advocate, anti-racism campaigner and podcast host. Loti works tirelessly to use his experiences to help young people today. He is the Partnerships Manager and a School Speaker for the education charity Make Life Kind.

Loti says of the appointment with Nacoa:

‘Growing up with an alcoholic parent shaped my life in ways I’m only now fully understanding. It taught me resilience but also brought challenges that no child should face alone. That’s why I’m proud to be an ambassador for Nacoa, an organisation dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by a loved one’s drinking.

‘Through sharing my story, I hope to shine a light on the silent struggles many endure and show that there is strength in seeking support. My journey has taught me the power of community, and I’m passionate about creating spaces where children of alcoholics feel seen, heard, and valued.

‘By working with Nacoa, I want to help break the stigma surrounding addiction and bring hope to children and families who need it most. No one should have to face these challenges alone, and I’m committed to making sure they don’t have to.‘

A full circle moment

We’re delighted to welcome Loti to the Nacoa family during Addiction Awareness Week. Loti is living proof of this year’s theme, ‘Addiction Affects Everyone BUT Recovery Is Possible’.

‘Being named as an ambassador during Addiction Awareness Week is so powerful because I was an addict once. It means a full circle moment and an opportunity to share the message high and wide and help to make a difference to those struggling.’

With Nacoa’s School Campaign boosted, we can’t wait to work with Loti to extend our outreach work. Together we can help young people affected by their parent’s drinking know they are not alone. That there is help and there is hope.

Loti recently featured in the podcast Finding Andy, where he seeks to track down the stranger he credits for saving his life when struggling with his mental health five years ago.