International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN)
ICAN (Interfaith Community for Active Nonviolence) is a Houston-based nonprofit that uses storytelling, restorative practices, community building, and interfaith dialogue to cultivate peacemaking and leadership skills in youth and local communities. Their work centers voices of marginalized youth and offers healing, education, and transformative justice models rooted in collaboration.
At a time of division and violence, ICAN Peacework provides pathways for youth to develop leadership through nonviolence, emotional wellness, and community-centered justice. Their work builds resilience and healing through storytelling, conflict resolution, and restorative circles—equipping future generations with the tools to shape more compassionate, inclusive communities.
🟡 Level 2 – Exploration and Expression 🟠 Level 3 – Participation and Practice
