Oxygen Consortium

Oxygen Consortium is an international alliance of organizations established in 2023 by the Culture Shock Foundation with the support of Araminta (formerly Magda Adamowicz) and funding from the Open Society Foundation. The consortium brings together international donor organizations working jointly to build resilient communities and create safe working conditions for those engaged in social issues and human rights.

Our mission is to strengthen leadership, promote a culture of care, and implement safety mechanisms that protect activists from burnout, financial crises, and physical threats. We support both individuals and social organizations in Europe and beyond, building networks of solidarity and providing psychological, mentoring, and organizational assistance.

We strive for systemic change that will make civil society more sustainable, safe, and resilient.

• we connect organizations from various sectors and countries through long-term partnerships,
• we support social leaders in fostering a healthy work culture,
• we promote practices of regeneration, conflict solving and self-care,
• we create recommendations and tools to support mental, physical and financial stability.

Culture Shock Foundation
We have been supporting the development of digital competencies and wellbeing in NGOs and cultural institutions since 2010. We create educational tools. In addition, we run workshops and consultations in Poland and abroad.

Araminta
A collective of experts and activists who support human rights and democratic resilience. They design funding models and practices based on care and protection.

Aluna Acompañamiento Psicosocial
A Mexican organization supporting individuals affected by violence. They bring together 30 years of experience in mental health and human rights in high-risk contexts.

Ulex Network
A training centre supporting long-term activism in Europe. They offer innovative programs that strengthen social movements and education for justice and ecology.

Peace and Security Funders Group (PSFG)
A network of funders and foundations supporting global peace and security. It combines knowledge, resources, and cross-sector partnerships.

International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR)
A Brussels-based organization supporting local NGOs under repressive regimes. They work together for justice, human rights and accountability for abuse.

Protection International
They engage in preventive protection of human rights activists. Their work supports public policies, collective protection, and counteracting the criminalization of social activism.

European Civic Forum (the initiative’s partner)
A European network that brings together over 100 organizations from 29 countries and supports civic space, participation and democracy.
 

Paulina Jędrzejewska
Coach, mentor and researcher. She supports teams in implementing initiatives for wellbeing, helps prevent burnout and promotes secure communication. She combines reflection on technology with social practice. CEO of the Culture Shock Foundation.

Magda Adamowicz
Cybersecurity and coaching advisor. She has over 20 years of experience supporting human rights. She supports employees of social organizations, combining knowledge on safety and self-development.

Dr Gemma Houldey
Researcher and facilitator. She has been supporting organizations in fostering a culture of care and inclusiveness since 2015. The author of the book The Vulnerable Humanitarian. She runs workshops and advises foundations working for wellbeing. 

Giada Negri
Advocacy Coordinator at the European Civic Forum. She works for civic space, supports sustainable activism and promotes financial security. She advocates for a culture of care and community resilience.