Organization: RedR India
Registration deadline: 24 Jun 2016
Starting date: 04 Jul 2016
Ending date: 08 Jul 2016
Course Aim-
This Course aims at imparting learning on principles of Humanitarian Sector and the nature of work in an Emergency Response. The intention is to prepare professionals interested in working on the needs of affected men, women and children in crises.
This five day essential course blends key aspects of humanitarian work and its theories with case studies and practical simulations leading to an understanding of disasters, conflicts and humanitarian principle along with action; all of which are critical to an effective humanitarian response.
Day 1 ‘The Humanitarian Context’: The participants will be introduced to the disaster response context and humanitarianism, including its basic codes and standards. The course will deliver a logical framework to the disaster management cycle.
Day 2 ‘The Humanitarian Professionals'-Second day will start with examining participants’ motivation for entering into humanitarian response. The course will then discuss individual Preparedness for Disaster Response and Coordination – Working with multiple actors and communicating with different actors. The training will also cover the aspects of Creating and Operating Teams in Emergencies as well as Personal and Team Security in Emergencies. The day will conclude with a session focusing on impact and dilemmas of relief work, including the Do No Harm principle.
Day 3 ‘Putting it into Practice’-On the third day, the participants will learn about Needs Assessment Process for Multi- Sectoral Nature of Disaster Response, followed by sessions on aspects of Emergency response or Programmatic Approaches for Disaster Work. This will include Project Planning and Management in Disasters, Monitoring and Evaluation in Disasters, Logistics and Supply Chain Management for Disaster Response and Managing Relief Distribution.
Day 4 ‘Reflecting on Practice’-The entire day will be spent working on presenting and debriefing an operation planning based simulation in a Disaster situation.
Day 5 ‘The Realities’- On the last day there will be an open discussion on various cross cutting issues in relation to emergency response. Sessions will also include sharing of first-hand experiences of ‘what it is like to work in the field’. The day will conclude with sharing of ideas regarding psychological health and the realities and perspectives of a returned relief worker.
How to register:
To register for this course and/or nominate participants please mail us at training@redrindia.org. On receiving your email, we will share the registration form and your registration will be confirmed on receipt of the completed form and course fee.