Staff Retention in Non-Profits Operating within Regions with Ongoing Conflict: The Case of Syria

Abstract

Syrian non-profits are a relatively new phenomena which emerged after the Syrian revolution of 2011. The new institutions are face a variety of challenges, including staff retention. The thesis delves into the growing pains of community groups transforming into formal institutions and how this has posed challenges to retaining staff in an ongoing conflict. With the voice of staff from Syrian non-profits in Turkey, the research provides a glimpse to the various factors that influence their decision to continue work.