Field Life & Readiness Guides
Working in the field is rewarding but demanding. These guides cover the human side of humanitarian work: how teams function in remote settings, how to protect your wellbeing, and how to choose roles that align with where you are in life.
Field Team Dynamics: Working in Remote Postings
Field teams live and work together in ways that few other professions experience. Understand how teams form in humanitarian settings, common interpersonal challenges, the dynamics between international and national staff, and how to be a good colleague in a compound or guesthouse environment.
Burnout Prevention for Aid Workers
Burnout is one of the biggest challenges in humanitarian careers. Learn to recognize the early warning signs, understand the organizational and personal factors that contribute to it, and build sustainable habits that let you stay in this work for the long haul without sacrificing your health.
Choosing the Right Role for Your Life Stage
A non-family duty station in South Sudan is a very different proposition when you're 25 versus 40 with kids. This guide helps you think through how to match humanitarian roles to your personal circumstances, relationships, and long-term goals at every career stage.