Resilience Guidelines

Civil society organizations increasingly operate in challenging environments, facing digital threats, growing pressure, limited resources, and rapidly changing conditions. To support their resilience and long-term sustainability, the FOREST project has developed a collection of four practical guides for civil society organizations. The guides provide practical recommendations that organizations can use to strengthen their teams, internal processes, security, values, and long-term sustainability.

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Digital Security

From phishing attacks and account compromises to secure communication and data protection, digital security has become an essential part of civil society work. The FOREST Digital Security Guide provides practical recommendations to help civil society organizations strengthen their digital resilience and better protect their teams, data, and activities. Download ↓

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Psychological Resilience

Resilient organizations start with resilient people. Working in civil society can be rewarding, but sustained pressure and uncertainty can affect both individuals and teams. The FOREST Psychological Resilience Guide provides practical recommendations to help organizations support well-being, strengthen resilience, and maintain sustainable working environments. Download ↓

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Value Mainstreaming

How can organizations put their values into practice every day? The FOREST Value Mainstreaming Guide explores how civil society organizations can integrate democratic values, participation, inclusion, equality, and accountability into their everyday work and decision-making. Download ↓

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Organizational Resilience

Strong organizations are better prepared to navigate challenges. Building resilience requires more than responding to crises. It also means strengthening internal processes, planning, governance, and long-term sustainability. The FOREST Organizational Resilience Guide provides practical recommendations for civil society organizations seeking to strengthen their foundations and future development. Download ↓