Organization: Humanitarian U
Registration deadline: 15 Oct 2017
Starting date: 19 Oct 2017
Ending date: 22 Oct 2017
The training program is designed to simulate a complex humanitarian emergency that requires a comprehensive understanding of war, natural disasters and forced displacement, and the impact of cultural contexts on the affected populations. Students are immersed in the simulation for the whole weekend, working in multidisciplinary, NGO-based teams, each tasked with a series of activities serving the fictional populations. Teams must find dynamic solutions to complicated problems including security incidents, mass displacement, child soldiers, environmental shocks, limited resources, supply issues, assessments and donor relations.
Students apply their skills in areas specific to humanitarian response including: health, WASH, food, shelter, security and protection. They also use core humanitarian principles to coordinate the emergency response; this includes running meetings and applying global standards for all areas of humanitarian response.
The training program includes:
- Access to the 32-hour online Core Professional certificate program
- Welcome wine and cheese where students get a chance to speak with experienced humanitarians and hear stories from the field
- One day in class pre-simulation preparatory training
- Three days in the field for the simulated humanitarian response
Applicants from various professional backgrounds and levels of experience are encouraged to participate.
How to register:
For more information email lisa.oddy@humanitarianu.com
To register visit: http://bit.ly/2x7Ntj8
