Self-care
isn't selfish
As activists, organizers, and contributors, we all deserve to take care of
ourselves. These acts of self-preservation are important for our individual
and collective sustainability – indeed it is essential for the effectiveness of
our movements.
Develop your self-care plan
The self-care and security of you and your organization is a political strategy and tool to ensure the sustainability of the feminist movement and our personal resilience. Here is a list of helpful resources and reading materials that can guide you in creating one of your own, in addition to a list of articles penned by FRIDA.
Holistic security & collective
well-being
The self-care and security of you and your organization is a political strategy and tool to ensure the sustainability of the feminist movement and our personal resilience. Here is a list of helpful resources and reading materials that can guide you in creating one of your own, in addition to a list of articles penned by FRIDA.
Understanding and
preventing burntout
Burnout is a real thing and frequently happens among those working on challenging issues, in difficult contexts, and in high stress environments. It is political and a movement issue. Understand the phenomenon and take necessary steps to prevent it.
Individual & collective
at FRIDA
We recognize the possibility of being exploited by working in pressure environments, especially when, as young feminists, we are both grateful and passionate about our contributions to the young feminist movement. Read a collaborative writing piece of Team FRIDA on how we practise and promote self-care at our workplace
