Risks Associated with the Psychological Adjustment of Humanitarian Aid Workers, The Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies
This article from Colleen McFarlane discusses risk factors that affect the way an international worker may react to trauma and survive it. Eleven specific areas of risk are explored.


Global Humanitarian Studies Index
The Global Humanitarian Studies Index, put together by Columbia University, links over a hundred institutions around the world which provide training and research on humanitarian topics from emergency relief management to medicine to de-mining. The Index works like a database with institution links categorized by location, network, degree, and also lists on-line self-training.


Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Personnel: Learning Center, Headington Institute
The Headington Institute has established a learning center to provide valuable resources on psychological and spiritual support for humanitarian aid and disaster relief personnel worldwide. When you visit the learning center, you'll find articles that are geared specifically toward stress in the field, as well as links to additional resources that are useful for managers, field workers, office workers, and family members. Also, be sure to browse the concise and helpful tip sheets for self-care.