Nienoord 5, 1112 XE
Diemen, The Netherlands
Phone: ++31 20 3308340
Fax: ++31 20 4221320
Email: antares@antaresfoundation.org
Diemen, The Netherlands
Phone: ++31 20 3308340
Fax: ++31 20 4221320
Email: antares@antaresfoundation.org
We warmly invite you to download the Antares Foundation Guidelines for Good practice. This download is free of charge. The Guidlelines are currently available in English and in Arabic.
Guidelines in English [PDF 559.2 kB]
Guidelines in Arabic [PDF 2.7 MB]
Glossary English [PDF 126.3 kB]
Glossary Arabic [PDF 152.5 kB]
The Antares Guidelines were originally developed by the Antares Foundation in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a response to the many requests for information, ideas and strategies for developing a stress management program for humanitarian workers which we receive on an ongoing basis.
This second edition of the Guidelines is the result of several years of working with an international specialist working group, coordinated by the Antares Foundation. The initial principles were developed in 2003 by a core working group. A research working group coordinated by Antares contributed valuable comments during the following years from their experiences. Participants of Antares conferences have also contributed and feedback from national and international field managers was gathered during a series of international meetings. The Antares Foundation would like to express its thanks to all associates who have contributed to the production of the Guidelines, and is proud to be able to offer them here as a support to humanitarian aid workers and managers worldwide.
The working group, in cooperation with an interactive design and communication specialist, has also developed a graphic, which visualizes the principles from these guidelines [PDF 1.6 MB] and can assist as a tool for training and clarification. A sample of this graphic accompanies the guidelines and can be downloaded here. The graphic is also available in poster size and can be ordered through the Antares Foundation.
The Code of Conduct of People in Aid has been a starting point. We fully embrace and acknowledge the Code and feel that these Guidelines are complementary to it.
The objective of the Guidelines for Good Practice is to facilitate NGOs in defining their own needs in relation to stress management. This will be different for every NGO, whether national or international, large or small, and although the principles should be universal, the implementation and indicators depend on the context and culture of the organization.
This second edition of the guidelines is not meant to be prescriptive. It has been developed by national and international NGO workers and health specialists. We whole heartedly invite you to provide us with comments, your feedback on feasibility, and your ideas and experiences with staff support.
We are currently in the process of developing additional material to support the graphic, which will provide background information on each of the principles. This material is scheduled to be ready by the end of the year.
In addition, Antares is proud to present its newest publication, the Risk Reduction Document. This booklet describes the impact of stress on humanitarian workers and organisations and sets out strategies to reduce adverse consequences.
Download Risk Reduction Document [PDF 49.8 kB]
Since 2001 the Antares Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, USA have been jointly organizing conferences and meetings on 'Stress and Humanitarian Aid Workers' in Amsterdam on a yearly basis.
These conferences have resulted in a long term project, funded by CDC, with the objective of mitigating stress within humanitarian organizations. Next to raising awareness of consequences of stress and the development of the 'Guidelines for Good Practice', a longitudinal study on stress was launched, with the aim of providing in-depth and scientifically valid information regarding the mental health status of humanitarian workers working under stressful and difficult conditions. For more information on the current status of the research project, please click on the tab 'Research on Stress in Humanitarian Aid Workers' in the tool bar.
In this unique cooperation, practical experience and theoretical knowledge are combined and networks from research institutes, NGOs and health specialists are brought together, to work towards an integrated approach for mitigating stress in the humanitarian aid workers.
We continue to seek feedback and comments through our network of specialists, NGOs and institutes. We hope these guidelines will assist you in developing stress management in your organization. We invite you to share your experiences and ideas with us.
Please send all feedback, questions and enquiries to:
Antares Foundation
Nienoord 5
Diemen 1112XE
The Netherlands
tel: + 31 20 3308340
fax: + 31 20 4221320
e-mail: antares@antaresfoundation.org
