The visit to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) headquarters in Geneva was definitely one of the highlights for me. Our presenter was a seasoned Australian surgeon who had been in more countries and warzones than I can possibly remember. ICRC does really great, dangerous work, but he pointed out to us that the field of humanitarian aid organizations is not a happy family. They’re constantly fighting with each other for donor money, leadership on projects, people, etc. Furthermore, many workers in conflict zones and challenging situations for long periods of time can develop post-traumatic stress disorder. Even he caught himself falling into PTSD after his years of work.
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