PROCESSING THE IMPACT Webinar Series
This free webinar series is designed to support USAID personnel as they navigate the personal and professional impact of recent funding changes and the closure of USAID. Each session offers space to reflect, connect with peers, and explore practical strategies for managing uncertainty, loss, and transition. Whether you’re seeking guidance, validation, or community, we invite you to join us as we process this moment—together.
Click on the titles below to read session descriptions and register using a personal email address.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (8:00-9:00am EDT): LEADING DURING UNCERTAINTY AND LOSS
This session is limited to Mission Directors and Deputy Mission Directors
The impending closure of USAID presents unique leadership challenges, demanding both unwavering support for your teams and focused attention on your own well-being. This 60-minute interactive webinar is designed specifically for Mission Directors and Deputy Mission Directors navigating this significant transition.
This interactive session will provide practical guidance for leading your teams with empathy and clarity during this transition. Crucially, this session will also provide a dedicated space for you to process your own experiences, acknowledge your emotions, and identify practices that will sustain you as you lead your teams through the coming months. Join us to gain practical insights and prioritize your own resilience.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (8:00-9:00am EDT): NAVIGATING CHANGE AND LOSS AS A USAID FSN
As USAID is being dismantled, we recognize the unique impact this has on our dedicated Foreign Service National colleagues around the globe. Your unwavering commitment and vital contributions to the partnership between your country and the United States, sometimes made at personal risk, are deeply valued. This 60-minute webinar, “Navigating Change and Loss,” is designed specifically for you.
We will explore the common experiences and emotions that arise during times of transition, offering practical strategies for coping with uncertainty, processing feelings of loss, and building resilience. Join us for a supportive session focused on acknowledging your experiences and empowering you to navigate the path ahead with strength and well-being.
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NEW! Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (8:00-9:00am EDT): STRESS, RISK, AND STAYING SAFE
The significant changes within USAID can create considerable stress, and it’s important to acknowledge that high stress can sometimes lead to increased engagement in risky behaviors as a way to cope. This webinar, “Staying Safe in Times of Transition,” will provide a safe and informative space to understand the potential link between stress and risky behaviors such as problematic drinking, substance use, and suicidal ideation. We will focus on proactive strategies for managing stress in healthy ways, recognizing the indicators of risky behavior, and knowing where to turn for support for yourself or someone you care about. Prioritizing your safety and well-being is paramount during times of change.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (8:00-9:00am EDT): GRIEVING A JOB WHILE FINDING A NEW ONE
The transition away from USAID can bring a complex mix of emotions, including grief for the work and identity you held, even as you embark on the job search. This webinar is designed for both current and former USAID employees navigating this challenging duality. We will explore the natural process of grieving a job and acknowledge feelings of imposter syndrome that may arise when reconfiguring your skills for a new role or sector. We’ll also address the difficult emotions of feeling demeaned or ashamed during the job search, particularly when considering roles with lower pay or title. Most importantly, this session will offer practical strategies for finding motivation amidst the application process and cultivating hope as you build a new chapter.
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If you have questions, please email implementation@konterragroup.net. These sessions are offered through the auspices of Aid Transition Alliance and are open to all current and former USAID employees, regardless of hiring mechanism.
What is the Aid Transition Alliance? Senior women leaders came together in February 2025 to establish an emergency project to support all USAID staff. The project focuses on communication campaigns around the value of humanitarian and development assistance, crisis interventions for mental health and wellness, career transition support, and capturing decades of international development knowledge and expertise. With the support and fiscal sponsorship of Forward Global Philanthropy, the Aid Transition Alliance (AidTA) project launched in April 2025.