Building Resilience in Civil Society: A Psychological Perspective

In this episode, Maya Fenyvesi from the Transatlantic Foundation speaks with psychologist and PhD candidate Alíz Kun about psychological resilience and its importance for civil society organizations. The conversation explores what resilience means in today’s crisis-prone environment, how it applies at both the individual and organizational levels, and why supportive relationships and communities are essential for sustaining well-being in the nonprofit sector. It also looks at everyday practices that can strengthen resilience, as well as the warning signs that indicate when individuals or organizations may be reaching their limits.