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Training Courses 2007

CIHC logoRecognizing the need for a universally accepted basic standard of training for all humanitarian workers, The Center for International Health and Cooperation developed a practical, academic program offering an International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA). The IDHA offers a comprehensive, unified training program suitable for all international relief agencies. The course enables aid workers and their organizations to function more effectively and efficiently in times of war or following natural calamities. The IDHA is a highly intensive, multi-disciplinary academic course designed to simulate a humanitarian crisis, with lectures, workshops and field experiences filling ten to twelve hour days, five to six days per week, for a full month. Residential courses are currently offered in New York City and Switzerland. The fee for the course is 4500 USD. This cost includes the tuition payment, course materials, lodging, and all weekday meals.
Courses for end 2007 - International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) 20 Nairobi, Kenya - November 4 - November 30, 2006 See here for further details and how to apply.
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RedR-IHE runs an extensive range of training courses for relief workers of all disciplines. The courses are widely recognised by humanitarian aid agencies and can also count towards formal schemes of Continuing Professional Development. Each of RedR's offices organise training courses, combining to form an extensive and well-respected programme of courses for relief workers of all disciplines, including: - a five-day foundation course, Essentials of Humantarian practice, for anyone new to relief work. The course is also an opportunity for those with experience to step back and review the complex world of humanitarian relief; - a series of modular courses in Environmental Health in Emergencies; - Personal Security in Emergencies, vital topics for anyone who may work in insecure environments; - a management course focusing on the demanding task of Managing People and Projects. We all need to be effective managers of ourselves, our staff and our project; - a range of well-established technical courses designed to widen your existing skills. RedR-IHE is also running a training programme on NGO Security in a number of areas affected by conflicts. RedR-IHE Training can help you: - develop your existing skills; - acquire new skills; - discover more about relief work; - boost your confidence; - meet other relief workers, exchange experiences and make new contacts. Click here to see a list of their Training Courses for 2007.
Merlin logoOver the years, Merlin has provided a range of professional training courses in the health, management and support aspects of disaster relief work. Our aim is to enhance the quality of relief programmes, and to give individuals opportunities for their professional and personal development. Merlin's Courses Introduction to Relief & Emergencies; Courses in 2007 Do you want to work in the humanitarian aid sector? What are your expectations? Do you feel fully prepared for life in the field? This is a 3-day course which aims to give potential aid workers a realistic view of some of the key issues related to working in the humanitarian aid sector. This course is held three times a year, the dates for 2006 were as follows; - 7-9th March 2006 - 6-8th June 2006 - 12-14th September 2006 For more details click here.  Public Health in Emergencies This is a seven-day residential course which aims to give the participants an overview of public health in humanitarian emergencies, including common problems encountered, how to understand them and practical interventions. This course is held twice a year. The dates for 2006 were as follows; - 5-12th May - 6-13th October For 2007/08 or more details click here.
UCL logoThe Centre for International Child Health, Institute of Child Health, UCL offers short courses* with a focus on developing countries: • Children in Difficult Circumstances • Mental Health in Less Developed Countries • Early Childhood Development
*taster option with University credit available
Contact for 2007 dates:
Nwanne Amadi CICH,
30 Guilford Street,
London
WC1N 1EH 
Tel +44 (0)20 7905 2646
Fax +44 (0)20 7404 2062
Email: cichsc@ich.ucl.ac.uk
Website: www.cich.ich.ucl.ac.uk
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Upcoming training and conferences for 2007, sourced from Eldis.