Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 40
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Underfunding of security risk management jeopardises aid worker mental health and welfare.
Conclusion
Constrained budgets and competition for funding may incentivise the over- promising of delivery by international NGOs at the risk of underfunding security risk management. This runs the risk of subjecting aid workers to unnecessary pressures, and of their welfare being overlooked. It is important that the mental health of these individuals and teams is compassionately and intentionally engaged with by their employers, with adequate funds being made available to provide support. (Conclusion, Paragraph 79)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 5 September 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗