Trauma-Informed Care Advocacy Network
Membership in TICAN brings together professionals, advocates, institutions, and individuals who are committed to advancing trauma-informed care, trauma-informed advocacy, and trauma-informed living. TICAN serves as a growing global network united by a shared commitment to compassion, ethical practice, and healing-centered systems.
Our membership is open to professionals and all individuals who recognize the importance of trauma-informed approaches in improving lives, strengthening institutions, and building healthier communities. We welcome members from across Africa and around the world who are dedicated to promoting dignity, safety, and resilience.
TICAN membership is open to a diverse and multidisciplinary community, including:
Healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, psychologists, therapists, and public health practitioners
Social workers, counselors, and mental health professionals
Educators, academic researchers, and students
Community leaders, advocates, and humanitarian workers
Legal and justice system professionals
Policy makers and institutional leaders
Organizations and institutions committed to trauma-informed practice
Individuals who are committed to learning, practicing, and promoting trauma-informed living
TICAN also welcomes individuals who may not be professionals in trauma-related fields but who are passionate about understanding trauma and integrating trauma-informed principles into their personal lives, families, workplaces, and communities.
TICAN is rooted in Africa while embracing a global vision. Our membership spans across countries, cultures, and professions, creating a vibrant international community connected by shared values. We believe trauma-informed care is a universal human need, and collective action across borders strengthens our impact.
Through TICAN, members become part of a network that supports healing, promotes ethical care, and advocates for trauma-informed systems in healthcare, education, justice, humanitarian work, and community life.