Introduction to disability-inclusive Health: Amplifying changes towards an inclusive humanitarian Health Response:

·       When? November 5-7 (3 days)

·       Where? Berlin, Germany (Anklamer Str. 38, 10115 Berlin)

·       Language? English (and International Sign upon request)

As part of Phase 3- Leave No One Behind! project and in collaboration with International Rescue Committee, Médecins Sans Frontières, Inclusion Africa, United Disabled Persons of Kenya, and the Differently Talented Society of Kenya, a training package has been developed on disability-inclusive Health through adaptation of the Disability Reference Group’s modules on Inclusive Humanitarian Action to the Health context, including the development of two additional modules on Informed Consent and Health Workforce.

To apply, please fill out the pre-registration form by October 12. Successful applicants are selected based on pre-defined criteria and will be informed per email after the application deadline.

This course is an introduction to QGIS; it is a crash course for regular, “non-technical” people who are interested in using maps in their professional life but don’t know where to start: Exploring data is already a key competence for a wide range of positions ranging from politics to energy, journalism to humanitarian work. There is a wealth of geo-spatial data available (think how often Google maps is used) and this trend will only increase, yet very few people know how to engage with these information. Mapping data to make complex ideas and schemes understandable in a matter of seconds is the next step to increase the impact and reach of complex ideas. This course is the basic training needed to understand the fundamental concepts of mapping and become autonomous and confident in using maps in a professional setting.

The “Humanitarian action all-round: foundations, challenges, trends” training course offers you a comprehensive and hands-on introduction to contemporary humanitarian action. Spanning over 6 training days of around 4.5 hours each and 17 online thematic sessions, the course curriculum covers the ideological, legal, practical, and institutional foundations of Western humanitarianism; key policy frameworks and their implementation aspects; as well as cross-cutting issue areas and possible humanitarian “game changers”.

The course aims to complement theory with practical examples provided by guest speakers who have relevant work experience (shared, for instance, in the “deep dive” format). Furthermore, the course offers you a critical perspective and includes a variety of interactive and participatory methods, including case studies, group discussions, quizzes, and roleplays. In addition to dedicated sessions, the course aims to consider power dynamics with respect to all its content and this way seeks to avoid reproducing power imbalances and the problematic knowledge gaps within the sector.

The training includes regular breaks and is part of aha's certification scheme: It can be credited towards a Certificate of Advanced Studies in "Foundations of Humanitarian Action". Staff of Aktion Deutschland Hilft member organizations can have their course fee reimbursed.