The Essentials of Humanitarian Practice provides foundation knowledge for working within the modern humanitarian system and for responding to an international crisis that involves a global response. This course provides participants with an understanding of the complexity of the international relief system and the legal framework for humanitarian assistance. We introduce the characteristics of natural disasters and conflict-induced emergencies and the requirements for an effective humanitarian response, highlighting some of the dilemmas faced by humanitarians and aid workers. Participants will learn about the various United Nations agencies that respond to disasters and the roles these agencies play in coordinating responses for various sectors such as health, water and sanitation and logistics. They will discover how international non-government organisations work with these agencies to share information and data and to avoid duplication and ensure humanitarian aid reaches those who need it and doesn't cause harm. Attendees are given an opportunity to put the knowledge gained into practice and to explore the team skills required to work effectively in the field.
Course Objectives
- A comprehensive overview of issues, systems and practice related to working in disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
- Increased depth of understanding of the context, history, foundations and new developments in humanitarian practice.
- An experience-based learning environment in which they can put their own skills and newly acquired knowledge into practice, as well as understand what humanitarian work is really like.
Course Modules
- Humanitarian Landscape/Lessons from the past
- People, Power and Vulnerability
- Working in Humanitarian Teams
- Introduction to Radio Usage
- National Context & Disaster Management
- International Humanitarianism & Law
- Coordination Structures and International Coordination Systems
- Participation and Accountability
- Cash & Livelihoods
- Humanitarian Standards
- Food Security & Nutrition
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergencies (WASH)
- Settlement & Site Planning
- Ethics & Decision Making
- Information Management
- Protection Programming
- Logistics & Telecommunications
- Education in Humanitarian Action
- Health in Humanitarian Action
- Quality Humanitarian Programming
- Emergency Needs Assessment
- Media & Communications
- Technology & Future Challenges
Who is this Course for?
This course is suitable for people with a range of different backgrounds and levels of humanitarian experience. This includes future humanitarians wanting to understand more about working in international disasters and humanitarian emergencies, and to see if this sector is right for them. EHP is also designed for experienced technical specialists currently working in humanitarian or development contexts who want to deepen their understanding of humanitarian foundations, context, coordination mechanisms, and emerging issues and trends. This will include RedR roster applicants and experienced humanitarians who have typically focused on their specific technical areas (eg WASH, Health etc). The EHP course is relevant for professionals in related fields and organisations with links to the humanitarian work looking to better understand the context, issues and daily realities of those they work with. This may include staff from government departments and NGOs.
The EHP course has been run for over 20 years with participants from lots of different backgrounds and stages in their careers. This mix of individuals works well and one of the strengths of the course is networking with other participants and trainers while learning about their varied professional journeys.
How to register:
Registering in one of our courses is easy. Just select the course you would like to attend, complete the registration form and pay your course deposit fee via our secure credit card payment facility. Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how complete your medical and travel form and gain access to essential course information.
If a specific course is full, you can apply to our waiting list for that course. If you do this, we will alert you if a place becomes available. Allocation of wait listed places is on a first come, first served basis. Applicants will be informed of an available place by email or phone and the offer will be open for 48 hours before it defaults to the next person on the wait list. To apply to the wait list, please contact training@redr.org.auhttps://redraustralia.secure.force.com/web/courseregistrationform