Nonprofit Training Courses For Staff, Boards, And Volunteers
Posted by Coursegate
Training, Fundraising
Training, Operations
Start date
11/03/2019
End date
15/03/2019
Are you ready for the realities of relief work? Essentials of Humanitarian Practice will give you an insight into life working in the field. This workshop also aims to increase your understanding of the characteristics of emergencies induced by natural disasters and conflict and the requirements for an effective humanitarian response. You will learn how to work in a team in an emergency environment and identify individual responsibilities.
Practical learning is at the heart of the course. During the week, we will put you at the centre of an emergency response in an engaging simulation. This will challenge your motivations and beliefs, giving you firsthand understanding of what it is like to work in the field. You will also have the chance to explore your own motivations for engaging in humanitarian work.
*For those whose course fee is not being paid by their organisation we do offer a discretionary discount. For more information please contact: [email protected]
What does the course cover?
Humanitarian context
Concept of humanitarian principles
International humanitarian system
Accountability
International law
Needs assessment
Individual responsibility
Potential impacts and dilemmas of humanitarian response
Cross-cutting themes such as gender, culture and security
Reflection on your own motivations and competencies for relief work
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Explain the characteristics of natural disasters and complex emergencies
Describe the different activities required for a comprehensive response to an emergency situation
Analyse the roles and relationships of humanitarian agencies and the people affected by disasters
Describe and apply international legal instruments and humanitarian principles to a humanitarian response
Discuss potential impacts and dilemmas associated with humanitarian responses
Apply skills of teamwork, coordination, communication and cultural sensitivity in a simulation environment
Demonstrate an understanding of the key skills, personal attributes and competencies required for an effective humanitarian response
Reflect on and evaluate your individual performance in relation to these key skills, attributes and competencies
Identify further personal development steps