Aid Worker Blog: All Humanitarians Dream - Brendan McDonald

Social Media Saved Refugee Lives Off Greece

In January 2016 Social Media Helped Save Refugee Lives Off the Coast of Greece. Here is Adam Rosser's story.

Brendan McDonaldJanuary 24, 2016social media, facebook, chios, syrian refugees, Mediterranean Sea, Ada, Adam Rosser, Sea of Solidarity

EmergencyAIDio Interview - Wellbeing of Aid Workers

In November 2015 I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Nuran Higgins on Emergency AIDio about the wellbeing and mental health of aid workers.

Brendan McDonaldNovember 24, 2015Well, aid workers, aid worker security, emergencyaidio, Nuran Higgins, Healthy Nomad

Global Call For Improved Aid Worker Wellness

As aid workers we must now have an honest discussion about the current state of health and safety in the sector, where we want to be – and how, exactly, we are going to get there.

Brendan McDonaldOctober 18, 2015world humanitarian summit, aid worker security, wellness

Five Arguments Against Taking Care of Aid Workers

The more innocent-sounding arguments against improving the wellness of aid workers that come worryingly close to being offensive.

Brendan McDonaldSeptember 2, 2015wellness, duty of care, aid workers

Business Case For Investing In Aid Workers

If you to make your humanitarian donation go further; invest in improved wellness of aid workers.

15 Indicators Of A (Near) Perfect Humanitarian Leader

Humanitarian leadership. What is it? Why does it matter?

Brendan McDonaldJuly 21, 2015leadership, humanitarian

The Darker Side of Being an Aid Worker

The risks of being a humanitarian aid worker go way beyond being killed or wounded; there are risks that are never really talked about.

Brendan McDonaldJuly 16, 2015aid worker security, aid workers, security, IRINnews

How To Become An International Aid Worker

Nine practical tips on how to become an international aid worker.

Crisis Manager and Communicator: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Operational Management, Analysis and Communications