Activities
Pilot on Trauma and Myths Toolkit in South Africa, Pakistan, and Argentina - June and July 2025
Together with our members, we piloted our soon-to-be-released toolkit on Myth to Action in South Africa, Pakistan, and Argentina during June and July 2025. The pilot allows us to refine the content across cultures and ensure the tools are practical and impactful. Watch the sneak peek here. Stay updated as full findings and updates will be released shortly.
Webinar "Breaking the Myths: Trauma, Addiction & What Science Says About It" - May 2025
On May 28th at 15.00 CEST, TSAFI, in collaboration with DFAF and WFAD, will be holding a webinar on “Breaking the Myths: Trauma, Addiction & What Science Says About It”. In light of the Mental Health Awareness Month (May), the webinar will debunk myths submitted by members and followers during the global campaign and highlight scientific evidence, lived-experiences, and practical tools.
The webinar is the first in the Trauma Lab Series.
Rewatch the webinar here
68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs Side Event - March 2025
On March 13th, 2025, WFAD, in collaboration with the African Union, Drug Free America Foundation, Turkish Green Crescent, San Patrignano, and Nusroto, hosted the side-event on “The Missing Link: Trauma-Informed Guidelines to Transform Substance Use Disorder Practices. The event was joined by Rocio Suarez Ordonez, Asia Ashraf, WHO, and Amy Ronshausen. The event focused on reintroducing trauma as a neurobiological issue and provided best-practices and guidelines. Finally, the TSAFI initiative was introduced and launched during the event.
Official Launch TSAFI - March 2025
During the WFAD CND side-event on March 13th and DFAF Luncheon on March 14th 2025, the Trauma and SUD Action Force Initiative was launched. Both events dived into the impact of trauma and how it re-wires the brain and body. Practical examples were given to engage the audience and receive their input and understanding of trauma. The events highlighted the necessity of including trauma-sensitised programmes in prevention, treatment, as well as recovery to ensure effective prevention and recovery of substance use disorders. The initiative was launched as a bridge between science and practical implementation, to share resources and raise awareness on the issue and support health care providers and others in integrating trauma-sensitivity in their programmes.