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Sept.
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career matters










How to advocate for your own wellness


By Kate Warren







The physical, emotional and psychological toll humanitarians and their families
face is undeniable, especially for those working in conflict.
Statistically speaking, aid work is becoming increasingly more
dangerous for both international and national staff.

The growing number of crises around the world is stretching the
humanitarian system, with needs outstripping resources.
In the face of combatting immense challenges like disease, famine,
poverty and war, the challenges of the aid worker are often
overlooked.

The stress of this line of work is not only true for humanitarians,
but also people working in global development outside of areas in
crisis.
In one study of global development professionals, 40 percent reported
a high risk of burnout in their career.
The issue of staff care and welfare is gaining more attention —
including a recent petition circulating to get it on the agenda at the
upcoming World Humanitarian
Summit — but knowing where and how to start building your own
resiliency is still a daunting task.

Last week, Devex hosted a webinar with Lynne Cripe, director of
resilience services at the health and effectiveness consulting firm
KonTerra Group, and an expert in working with organizations and
individuals to foster resilience in high-risk environments.

Here are three tips she provided on how to start building your own resiliency.










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LIFESTYLE










These expat pets charmed their owners into a life of international travel







The story of two well-traveled dogs, two conflict zone cats and a
rescued rabbit.
Here's how four aid worker pet owners went to great lengths to
transport their four-legged friends around the world — and their
advice to other expat animal lovers.










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SPOTLIGHT ON










Staff welfare: Helping aid workers so they can help others







There's at least two reasons to care about issues of staff welfare and
psychological well-being, according to Lynne
Cripe, director of resilience at KonTerra Group.
Find out what they are in this Devex webinar.










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HOW I DID IT










This is what it's like to manage iNGO communications during a media frenzy







World Vision International News Director Laura Blank has worked
tirelessly to communicate the Syrian refugee crisis and
response for the last five years.
Suddenly, finally, it's front page news.
Why now, and how will the organization make best use of the media
attention? Blank and communications colleague Amy Parodi explain.










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CAREER BASICS











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5 tips for humanitarians in the danger zone


What can international aid groups do to better protect their staff
operating in volatile environments where they can get kidnapped or
killed? While full security is impossible, here are five starting
points
from security directors and consultants.

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