Non-government organisations (NGOs) rarely have enough money. There’s constant pressure to prove that every penny is ‘put to good use’, which translates into donor and public pressure to reduce running costs. The knock-on effect often squeezes staffing levels to the bare minimum, resulting in impossible expectations and insufficient support. Too many NGO workers are then left to sink or swim.…
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