Supporting
defenders
of life
El Mundo Duele is an NGO dedicated to providing psychosocial support to environmental activists, human rights defenders, change-makers, and frontline workers in humanitarian crises. Our mission is to offer psychological, emotional, and spiritual care to those who risk their lives for a better world.
El·mundo·duele / The·world·hurts
Del lat. mundus·nocet
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1. (n.) A new human emotion, born in the 21st century, arising from the visibility granted by the era of globalization. It manifests in those who dream of a more just, kind, and compassionate world.
2. (n.) A feeling of distress experienced by a person in response to situations that degrade all forms of life, regardless of whether they personally endure them.
3. (n.) An expression of consciousness through empathy and solidarity, felt in the face of the suffering of fellow humans.
LET'S PROTECT THE PROTECTORS
Those who dedicate their lives to activism and the fight for humanitarian and environmental causes also need psychological and emotional support to cope with the crises that their altruistic work brings
They need help too
More and more people are willing to risk their lives for a multitude of urgent causes in defense of life, goodness, and justice in all its forms. Whether acting independently, in civil groups, or through altruistic organizations, driven by personal causes or supporting the struggles of others, the call to activism continues to grow. Our free services are aimed at the following profiles:
Their Internal Struggles
Those who are exposed to high-conflict and crisis situations, whether professionals from organizations or volunteers, endure a multitude of emotional sufferings and psychological traumas in silence. These are often repressed due to the external emergencies they must prioritize, leading to issues such as:
Stress & burnout
Constant pressure, long working hours, exposure to traumatic situations, and the sense of responsibility contribute to significant emotional and physical exhaustion
Anxiety
Uncertainty about resolving conflicts and the lack of meaningful progress, along with the awareness of how grave a situation is, can lead to severe mental health crises
Existential Crisis
Making difficult decisions and feeling powerless in extreme situations can cause ethical and moral dilemmas and crises of meaning, which, if not well managed, may lead to suicidal thoughts
Desensitization
Regular exposure to pain triggers a defense mechanism in the psyche, leading to a normalization of suffering, which then seeps into the personal life of the individual
Depression & Addiction
Crises involving severe human suffering and loss of life can deeply affect the individual's morale, leading them to abuse drugs and alcohol as a way to cope
PTSD and Isolation
High exposure to others' pain and various forms of violence can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder, severely impacting mental health and social functioning
Fear & Paranoia
Dangerous environments and causes that challenge powerful interests create significant security risks, including harassment, threats, and even torture, which can break down the individual
Discouragement
All the aforementioned emotional conflicts can deteriorate one's morale and vital energy, leading to a loss of will and potentially causing the individual to abandon their efforts
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others"
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Mahatma Gandhi
Contact
MEXICO OFFICE
Av. Baja California 118, Apt. 102
Roma Sur, 06760, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City
+52 55 2673 1945