School of Humanity

The perfect humanitarian. But what if heroes also fail?

December 06, 2021 Marika Guderian Season 1 Episode 3
The perfect humanitarian. But what if heroes also fail?
School of Humanity
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School of Humanity
The perfect humanitarian. But what if heroes also fail?
Dec 06, 2021 Season 1 Episode 3
Marika Guderian

In this podcast, Gemma Houldey  talks about how systems of power impact the mental approaches in the humanitarian sector. While 90% of the workforce is national, are mental health approaches appropriate for the sector and the context? What decision-making processes are in place that create a culture conducive for vulnerable conversations to be held about the challenges and struggle as a humanitarian? Join us in a fascinating conversation on an entirely new angle to mental health in the aid sector. 

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In this podcast, Gemma Houldey  talks about how systems of power impact the mental approaches in the humanitarian sector. While 90% of the workforce is national, are mental health approaches appropriate for the sector and the context? What decision-making processes are in place that create a culture conducive for vulnerable conversations to be held about the challenges and struggle as a humanitarian? Join us in a fascinating conversation on an entirely new angle to mental health in the aid sector.