Courageous people and communities around the world are fighting to make rights and justice universally possible. But they face attacks and reprisals from powerful vested interests.Against this backdrop, the laudable but unsustainable culture of self sacrifice within environmental and social movements must be addressed.
Peers supporters (sometimes known as wellbeing focal points) can play an important role in encouraging this shift. They are team members trained to take on an informal role for the welfare of their co-workers in addition to their usual responsibilities. They provide an empathetic and confidential environment where colleagues can talk about stress or personal circumstances that are impacting their wellbeing.
Open Briefing has been delivering peer supporter training and helping organisations set up their peer support programmes for some years.
This remote programme will support any staff member or activist who is interested in acting as a peer supporter within their organisation or movement. Over two months, participants will be supported to champion wellbeing and resilience within their workplace or campaign and support colleagues who are in emotional distress.
The first training will be held in English and will launch on 12 February 2024. Three further programmes in Spanish, Arabic and English will also take place throughout 2024. Please register your interest below.
Our wellbeing and resilience team will then be in touch to discuss your participation.
Information you will share will be accessible to Open Briefing for the sole purpose of this training.
