Jess Gleeson, Head of People and Culture at ADD International, explains how the organisation has rethought the way it works as part of its commitment to wellbeing, flexibility and disability justice — and what it learned from a year of trialling a new approach.
How is ecology and empowerment linked when it comes to international solidarity? Contributors from seven countries have attempted to provide some answers to this question in a new book coordinated by the F3E network. Isabelle Moreau shares the key findings.
Lydia Powell of Tearfund introduces the Light Wheel, a proven participatory toolkit that helps communities define wellbeing on their own terms, plan for holistic change and measure what matters most.
Africa’s adolescent population is likely to reach almost half a billion by 2050 – and as it increases, so too does the need for scalable, evidence-based approaches to parenting support.
Mindfulness coach Andy Hix and Will Burwood share the story of Will's brother, James, discussing the factors leading to his death, the impact of suicide on loved ones, and how to support men's mental health.
Thriving People partnered with Bond to offer INGO leaders a fresh approach, a way to create successful, sustainable cultures that people love to be a part of. Watch organisational change specialists, Simon and Andy, give an insightful 90-minute online workshop in which they lift the lid on how to create a thriving culture.
In emergencies, people with disabilities are often still left behind – not only physically – but with their mental health too. But the The Information note on Disability and Inclusion in MHPSS has the potential to make sure no one’s mental health is forgotten about.
As we start Mental Health Awareness week, Lisa Reilly highlights the need for clarity on mental health insurance coverage to ensure your organisation is fulfilling it’s duty of care to staff.
From funding cuts to existential crises, many INGOs are facing a complex set of challenges. In this article, Thriving People co-founders Andy Hix and Simon Kenwright explore how the development of a more human-centric approach has proven critical in cultivating happy, healthy, impactful organisations.
