Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 40
40
Accepted
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 summary AI-generated
The government agrees, explaining that FCDO already prioritises mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) funding through existing internal guidance, due diligence frameworks, and funding guidelines, which enable partners to budget for staff psychological support.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 5 September 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗