named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Congreso Iberoamericano para Prevenir el Burnout
Annual multi-day congress bringing together professionals, HR leaders, and academics to address burnout prevention, mental health, and sustainable work practices across Latin America, Spain, and beyond.
Convocatoria Global de Trabajos VIAHR
Annual academic competition inviting students and researchers worldwide to submit original work on conscious pause as a tool for mental health and sustainable productivity.
Cuidamos de Ti
Online counseling program offering 45-minute sessions with specialists to help individuals manage work-related stress and prevent burnout.
Global Youth Network
International network of students, young researchers, and emerging professionals promoting mental health and the "Power of Pause" through research, events, and ambassador programs.
Webinars on Burnout Prevention
Free and paid online sessions featuring experts discussing topics such as emotional regulation, resilient leadership, and recognizing burnout symptoms.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 2 activities
- Conducting youth-focused summits and global dialoguesHosts the VIAHR Youth World Summit and other live-streamed global events that convene youth, experts, executives, and institutional leaders to discuss youth mental health and the Power of Pause, with the first summit held on April 20, 2026, drawing hundreds of participants from over 25 countries.
- Hosting global conferences and congresses on burnout and the Power of PauseOrganizes large-scale events including the IV Congreso de la Fundación VIAHR at the United Nations in New York, the Iberoamerican Congress Against Burnout series, and immersive three-day experiences in New York for institutional leaders, CEOs, and researchers to explore regenerative performance models and conscious pause as tools for resilience and sustainable human performance.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Delivering training and resources for burnout prevention in organizationsProvides training, guidance, and resources to companies to support employee productivity through prevention, care, and resolution of burnout, promoting team excellence and the practice of taking breaks during high-pressure periods.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Producing educational and editorial content on rest and well-beingProduces a weekly editorial series exploring youth rest, burnout, and well-being across cultures in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and offers free webinars on burnout prevention and emotional well-being, including a session in October 2020 with Deglya Camero on identifying symptoms of professional burnout.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing counseling and rest experiences to prevent burnoutOffers individual counseling sessions, both in-person and online, lasting up to five weeks, along with rest experiences and guidance for individuals and organizations affected by or at risk of burnout. Services include 45-minute online counseling sessions with specialists.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Running youth engagement and ambassador programsOperates a global youth network and Young Ambassadors program connecting students and young professionals across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas to promote the Power of Pause, burnout prevention, and sustainable well-being within local cultural contexts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administering global academic initiatives on conscious pauseOrganizes the VIAHR Global Call for Papers 2026, inviting young students and researchers worldwide to submit original academic work on conscious pause, with the winning submission presented at a high-level conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York in November 2026, including a fully paid trip for the winner.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$15K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses18%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising56%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$238
Cash$238
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$238
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -82.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- MARIA MENDEZ — PRESIDENT/ CEO
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- BBES Partner — Founder and CEO of BBES, a business development agency in New York, holds a leadership role in the organization.
- Bluehost.com Partner — Uses Bluehost.com for website hosting services.
- Cala Enterprises Partner — Academic Director of Cala Enterprises serves in a leadership role within VIAHR, indicating an institutional connection.
- Carlos Felipe Santander Ávalos Partner — Youth ambassador representing Chile in the World Youth Summit
- Deglya Camero Partner — Facilitated an October 2020 online session on identifying professional burnout.
- GCG Advisors Partner — Managing Partner of GCG Advisors is a member of the board, indicating a leadership-level affiliation with the firm.
- Ismael Cala Partner — Co-hosted a webinar on leadership resilience in complex environments.
- Jacques Giraud Partner — Hosted a webinar on learning from personal challenges to build resilience.
- Mailchimp.com Partner — Uses Mailchimp.com for data processing and email communications.
- María Méndez Partner — Founding inspiration and key figure in leading the foundation's initiatives, including the Iberoamerican Congress against Burnout.
- Mico Llego Ursua Partner — Youth ambassador representing the Philippines in the World Youth Summit
- Naciones Unidas Partner — Hosts the opening of the IV Congreso de la Fundación VIAHR at the United Nations in New York.
- Natalia Lachininskaia Partner — Youth ambassador representing Russia in the World Youth Summit
- Paolo Incelli Partner — Youth ambassador representing Italy in the World Youth Summit
- Paula Acosta Partner — Conducted a webinar addressing work-life imbalance and burnout prevention.
- Renzo Salazar Partner — Facilitated a webinar on cognitive patterns affecting workplace burnout.
- Renzo Salazar Partner — Provides counseling services to beneficiaries through the foundation’s programs.
- Théa Honda Partner — Youth ambassador representing Japan in the World Youth Summit
- United Nations Partner — Hosts a VIAHR conference at its New York Headquarters where the winning paper from the Global Call for Papers will be presented in November 2026.
- United Nations Partner — Hosts a high-level conference at its headquarters where the winning researcher will present.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential and Embodied Learning for Transformationmethodology: embodied-experiential-learningBy combining embodied practice with rigorous research, we enable personal transformation because experiential learning deepens internalization and behavior change more effectively than didactic methods alone.
- Rest as Preventive Wellnessmethodology: rest-as-preventionBy promoting and facilitating rest through counseling, education, and rest experiences, we prevent burnout because intentional pause is a regenerative practice that sustains mental health and productivity. This approach treats rest not as a reward but as a necessary intervention for long-term well-being.
- Vacation as a Human Rightmethodology: vacation_as_a_rightBy framing vacation and rest as a fundamental human right, we increase access and cultural legitimacy because this foundational belief challenges socioeconomic exclusion and reshapes work norms around dignity and balance.