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Area of Science:

  • Humanitarian Aid
  • Psychosocial Support
  • Mental Health in Crisis Settings

Background:

  • Humanitarian aid workers face significant stressors in crisis zones, leading to burnout and poor mental health.
  • Inadequate training in self-care and resilience leaves fieldworkers vulnerable when managing trauma.
  • Lack of psychosocial support impacts both aid workers and the communities they serve.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a mindfulness program on humanitarian aid workers' wellbeing.
  • To explore the role of resilience-building programs in improving international aid response.
  • To advocate for prioritizing fieldworker wellbeing in humanitarian crisis management.

Main Methods:

  • Reflection on the implementation of the Stress Management and Relaxation Response Training (SMART) program.
  • Qualitative assessment of program effects on fieldworkers and the refugee community.
  • Analysis of the program's contribution to resilience and sustainable peacebuilding.

Main Results:

  • The SMART program demonstrated positive effects on fieldworker wellbeing.
  • Mindfulness interventions helped mitigate burnout and improve mental health outcomes.
  • Enhanced fieldworker resilience contributed to more effective crisis intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Prioritizing psychosocial support and wellbeing programs for humanitarian aid workers is crucial.
  • Investing in resilience-building initiatives strengthens the international aid response.
  • Funding for such programs supports sustainable peacebuilding efforts.