MDC Group LLC is a proud partner of the Angola Institute for Trauma-Informed Systems Change Fellowship, an initiative led by Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia through McLean Hospital, a Harvard University affiliate.
This program equips leaders, organizations, and institutions with practical tools to embed safety, inclusion, and healing-centered practices into their work. In collaboration with the Republic of Angola, the fellowship is expanding its reach to support national systems and communities, establishing Angola as a continental model for trauma-informed development.
Supporting the shift toward public policies and institutional cultures that prioritize mental health, safety, and belonging.
Empowering a new generation of leaders to build compassionate, resilient structures across sectors.
Amplifying the country’s leadership in trauma-informed approaches and serving as a reference for other nations.
Participating in the landmark Journal of Traumatic Stress publication, the first to explore trauma in Angola, co-authored by MDC Group’s Maria da Cruz.
This initiative represents more than education; it’s a pathway to system-wide healing and sustainable change. By embedding trauma awareness into leadership and infrastructure, Angola is not only investing in its future—but offering a powerful blueprint for others to follow.
