Adapted from ESD Global, this interactive session explores professional and personal boundaries in humanitarian work and daily life. Participants will examine how clear, consistent boundaries support resilience and well-being, and how the lack of them can lead to burnout and compassion fatigue. Through role play and real-life scenarios, the session encourages self-awareness and practical strategies for boundary-setting in challenging environments.

This training addresses the impact of exposure to trauma on humanitarian aid workers, focusing on Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, and Resilience. Participants will explore their causes, signs, and prevention strategies, while also learning about Vicarious Resilience and Vicarious Compassion—concepts that help transform challenging experiences into growth. The session emphasizes mental health self-care and provides practical tips and guidelines for personal and professional well-being.

In humanitarian settings, being prepared to respond to emergencies is essential. This training covers how to provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) in crisis situations, outlining key steps and responsible intervention practices. It also emphasizes self-care during response efforts. Through practical activities, participants will build tools, confidence, and a clear plan for effective crisis support in both professional and personal contexts.

This training explores the causes, signs, and symptoms of stress, with a focus on recognizing and managing it effectively. Through guided reflection and group activities, participants develop a personalized stress management plan. Emphasis is placed on taking responsibility for mental well-being and ensuring a positive, harm-free impact on others.

This session introduces basic trauma theory and its effects on the mind and body. It includes grounding techniques, a safe space meditation, and guidance on when and how to seek further support. The goal is to build participants’ awareness and understanding of trauma and its impact..

Offered as a single session or a series, this training explores how to integrate positive lifestyle choices into busy, high-stress environments. It focuses on recognizing burnout in humanitarian work and developing personalized self-care plans as preventative tools. Participants reflect on how their well-being and behavior directly impact those they support.

Developed in collaboration with each NGO, this interactive workshop uses the organization’s safeguarding policy to engage staff and volunteers in meaningful discussion. It highlights the importance of safeguarding and organizational support in humanitarian work, linking policies to international law and local systems—such as child protection in European refugee camps.

This session teaches about the 4 Humanitarian principles and Do no harm. It presents and discusses how the principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Independence and Neutrality must be integrated into organisational decision making within the humanitarian context.

This session examines the existing theories and definitions of gender based violence; delivered by ‘Action for Women‘ founder. The session discusses how GBV is a global problem taking into consideration intersectionality, global politics and socio economic contexts. The session contains guided meditation and grounding practices.

This session fosters trust and connection within teams through a mix of dynamic and reflective activities. Designed to enhance communication, creativity, and group bonding, it concludes with a safe feedback circle to encourage shared reflection and strengthen team cohesion.

Based on ESD Global curricula, this standalone session—or Part 2 of the Boundaries Training—teaches assertive communication strategies to reduce conflict, set boundaries, and foster respectful relationships in both personal and professional settings, including with colleagues, clients, and vulnerable communities.