2026 Ethiopia TBRI® Practitioner Training – All God’s Children International
TBRI® Practitioner Training is for professionals who want to learn about Trust-Based Relational Intervention® and use it within their professional capacity (e.g., therapists, caseworkers, foster and adoption care specialists, occupational therapists, medical professionals, counselors, CASA representatives, early childhood & development specialists). This core training experience is designed to prepare practitioners for working with children, families, and in systems of care impacted by trauma. After successful completion of the TBRI® Practitioner Training, all TBRI® Practitioners may train within their organization using the TBRI® Caregiver Training Package.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: All God’s Children International (AGCI)
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Job Description
About the Training
All God’s Children International (AGCI) is registered civil society organization in Ethiopia and an Ambassador Organization of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) at Texas Christian University (TCU). AGCI’s mission is to defend the rights of children and restore those separated from family. We disrupt trauma, empower families, and transform the systems that keep them apart – because no child should be alone.
The 2026 Africa TBRI® Practitioner Training is facilitated in collaboration between AGCI and KPICD, under the direct authority of TCU, and represents the second Practitioner Training to be held in Africa.
To learn more about TBRI® Practitioner Training, please visit: https://child.tcu.edu/professionals/tbri-training
To learn more about AGCI, please visit https://www.allgodschildren.org/
Thank you for your interest in becoming a TBRI® Practitioner! We are excited to invite qualified applicants to join the 2026 Ethiopia TBRI® Practitioner Training, hosted in collaboration between All God’s Children International (AGCI) and the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) at Texas Christian University (TCU). This training will be co-taught by KPICD faculty and experienced Ethiopian TBRI Practitioners to ensure the content is delivered in a way that is culturally grounded and locally relevant. Because all training materials and instruction are provided in English, fluency in English is required for participation.
What is TBRI®?
Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is a trauma-responsive caregiving model that helps children heal by meeting their physical, emotional, and relational needs—while also inviting adults to do their own internal work so they can respond with presence, regulation, and connection. When caregivers, advocates, professionals, and organizations embrace TBRI® together, it becomes more than a therapeutic set of tools; rather a model of care and culture that shapes how we relate and heal, how programs are delivered, and how children are supported. Practiced within families, therapeutic settings, residential programs, and across organizations, TBRI® drives both personal transformation and global systems change by building shared language, strengthening collaboration, and shifting child-welfare environments toward safety, dignity, and long-term well-being for children and families.
About the Training
Phase I: 10-week online course, & Adult Attachment Interview
Phase II: 5-day in-person training in Adama, Ethiopia (April 27 – May 1, 2026. Full week attendance is required to become a TBRI® Practitioner)
The standard tuition fee in the U.S. is $3,500 USD. Through the generosity of partner support, AGCI is pleased to offer the entirety of this training at a reduced cost of $100 USD per participant. This cost-sharing fee covers accommodations, local transportation, and all meals provided during the in-person training. A limited number of scholarships are available and may be granted on a case-by-case basis for applicants who demonstrate financial need.
Who Should Apply:
This training is designed for leaders who influence children, families, teams, or systems. Ideal applicants include:
- Government or NGO professionals working in child rights and protection, social services, family preservation, education, health, justice, or community development
- Organizational leaders or managers responsible for training, program design, or shaping team culture that responds to the needs of vulnerable children, families, or communities
- Leaders committed to trauma-informed practice, capable of applying TBRI within their organization and positioned to support culture change
- Professionals and leaders committed to collaborating with AGCI to positively influence systems change
- Communication
How to Apply
Due to the high level of interest in the 2026 Ethiopia TBRI® Practitioner Training, all applicants are required to complete an application: >> form and submit additional materials for consideration.
All applicants must also email the following materials: –Resume or CV and Motivation letter describing your interest, current work, and why this training would benefit you, both documents to: agciethiopia@agci-network.net with the subject line: TBRI Practitioner Training Application – [Your Name]
Important Dates
- A committee will be held to select the 50 Applicants selected for this training.
- All applications are due no later than December 15th, 2025.
- Regrets and approvals will be sent on December 26, 2025.
Questions?
Email: agciethiopia@agci-network.net.
Phone: +251 94 411 6151 (Senait Merga)
Alternative Phone: +251 91 135 5134 (Hosseana Solomon)
