Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Introduction to Humanitarian Aid
This online course explored some of the basic principles that guide humanitarian responses and the different approaches humanitarian teams use in disaster situations. The course covered topics including the complexity of disasters and the challenges in managing funding and coordinating responses.
2 weeks, 3 hours per week
Phil Connors
Course Director for the Master of Humanitarian Assistance
Deakin University
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Explore the history of humanitarianism
- Identify the key principles and values associated with humanitarian action and management
- Describe the role of the different actors and their relationship before, during and after a humanitarian response.
- Identify the future of humanitarian action and the role of localisation.
Syllabus
Humanitarian aid is more important than ever as disasters impact communities around the world. Fortunately, there are many organisations made up of dedicated people who are trained and ready to assist communities affected by disasters. This course focuses on:
- exploring the history of humanitarianism
- examining the principles and values that underpin humanitarian action
- learning about the different actors and how the system works
- exploring if localisation is the future of humanitarian action
Issued on 7th September 2017
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