What's our story?
How it began...
We-CAN (Wellbeing Community Action Network) traces its roots back to our shared journey starting at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. It was here we discovered a mutual commitment to empowering vulnerable individuals. Despite our diverse backgrounds, our shared values and passion for building capacity and supporting others became evident early on.
Beginning with collaborative training initiatives, we quickly realised the impact we could make together. As we honed our facilitation skills in delivering the Mental Health Facilitator program (MHF) we went on to train as Suicide First Aid (SFA) tutors and our focus began to expand beyond the university walls.
We actively began reaching out to communities and connecting with government entities to deliver essential mental health training, building capacity wherever we could.
How it's going...
It was during these experiences, working with organisations to build capacity and skill across their workforces that our true calling emerged: integrating mental health support, advocacy, training, capacity building, and program consultancy.
Inspired by our shared vision to improve outcomes for people experiencing mental health challenges, their families, and carers, we decided to take a leap of faith.
We-CAN was born in 2024, and we are on a mission to create a sustainable impact and make meaningful contributions to mental health and well-being across our beloved city of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and beyond!
What's coming next?
Our Vision
To create a future where mental health support is universally accessible, compassionate, and transformative, fostering inclusive environments where individuals thrive emotionally and socially.
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Our Mission
At We-CAN (Wellbeing Community Action Network), our mission is to elevate mental health awareness and enhance access to support systems.
We empower mental health professionals and community organizations through collaborative initiatives, building capacity and resilience to promote emotional and social well-being. Capacity building is our passion!
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