Knowledge zone

The professional burnout among third-sector employees stems not only from a deep commitment and demanding work areas, but also from the funding mechanisms of non-governmental organizations. Short-term grant funding, a lack of employment stability, excessive bureaucratic burdens, and a lack of budgetary flexibility indeed cause stress within NGO teams. As part of the Burnout Aid project, we gathered the experiences of organizations and experts. Moreover, we proposed specific recommendations for changes in the public grant system that can improve well-being and help counteract burnout in the sector.

Welcome to the Burnout Aid Knowledge Zone! Here you can pause and reflect on the working and operating conditions in NGOs and cultural institutions. We write about what affects the well-being of these sectors' employees – including systemic conditions, organizational culture, team relationships, activist burnout, mental health & body, and technologies. We share our reflections that can help you look at yourself, your organization, and your surroundings differently.