Humanitarian Action, Response and Relief

Explore the fundamentals of humanitarian action

A timely and efficient humanitarian response can save lives during emergencies and disasters. A good knowledge of emergency preparedness and disaster management is vital, not only for saving lives but for building a career in the humanitarian sector.

On this course, you will explore theoretical and practical perspectives of humanitarian response. Examining the wider humanitarian context and the disaster management cycle, you will develop the knowledge and specialist skills required for working in humanitarian crises.

This course is for individuals working in the humanitarian sector who need to refresh their knowledge and individuals looking to work in the humanitarian sector. It will also be useful for those who manage and evaluate services within the humanitarian sector.

Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

• What Makes a Quality Response to a Disaster?
• Welcome to the course
• The theory behind defining disasters
• Humanitarian principles and dilemmas
• Disaster impacts and response
• Summary activities
• Deciding How to Respond
• An effective response?
• Understanding and meeting needs
• Preparing to respond
• Summary activities