Vita Activa says, “This manual is the result of expertise, community commitment, and continuous refinement from our team. It reflects the hard and thoughtful conversations about how to care for those who care. We all wanted to contribute our knowledge and experience in managing emotional distress and caring for one another as responders.” 

“Our goal was to create a resource that could assist people who are beginning or preparing to care for others—providing counsel, support, or a sympathetic ear in times of crisis. We wanted to make this manual especially useful for women, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and journalists in the field.”

The manual is available in English and Arabic. You can share it with a creative commons license if you source Vita Activa, January 2025.