Introduction to Humanitarian Principles and Standards Training Course

Module 1: Foundations of Humanitarian Action

• The history of humanitarian aid
• The evolution of humanitarian principles
• The humanitarian system and its key actors
• The legal framework for humanitarian action
• Practical session: Analyzing a humanitarian crisis from a historical perspective

Module 2: Humanity and Impartiality

• The principle of humanity and its application
• The principle of impartiality and its application
• Differentiating between need-based and other forms of assistance
• Ethical challenges in implementing impartiality
• Practical session: A group exercise on prioritizing aid distribution in a resource-scarce environment

Module 3: Neutrality and Independence

• The principle of neutrality and its importance
• The principle of independence and its importance
• The challenges of maintaining neutrality in conflict zones
• Managing relationships with military and political actors
• Practical session: Role-playing a meeting with a political actor to discuss project implementation

Module 4: Do No Harm Principle

• What is the "Do No Harm" principle
• The importance of context analysis
• Identifying potential negative impacts of aid
• Strategies for mitigating harm
• Practical session: A case study analysis on how a well-intentioned project can cause harm

Module 5: Accountability and Quality Standards

• The importance of accountability to affected populations
• The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS)
• The role of feedback mechanisms
• The Sphere Project and its standards
• Practical session: Developing a feedback mechanism for a project

Module 6: Protection of Civilians

• An overview of international humanitarian law
• The responsibilities of humanitarian actors to protect civilians
• Strategies for identifying and responding to protection risks
• The role of advocacy in protection
• Practical session: A group exercise on identifying protection risks in a case study

Module 7: Humanitarian Access and Security Management

• The importance of humanitarian access
• Strategies for negotiating and maintaining access
• The role of a security management plan
• Balancing project goals with staff safety
• Practical session: Developing a simple security plan for a field operation

Module 8: Coordination and Partnerships

• The importance of coordination among humanitarian actors
• The Cluster System and its role
• The benefits and challenges of partnerships
• The importance of local partnerships
• Practical session: A group exercise on coordinating with other NGOs in a humanitarian setting

Module 9: The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus

• An introduction to the HDP Nexus
• The challenges and opportunities of the Nexus
• Designing projects that bridge the gap between relief and long-term development
• The role of humanitarian principles in a protracted crisis
• Practical session: A discussion on how to transition a humanitarian project to a development one

Module 10: Practical Application and Ethical Dilemmas

A comprehensive review of all course modules

• Participants work on an extended case study involving multiple ethical dilemmas
• Making decisions based on humanitarian principles
• Presenting their ethical analysis to the group
• Practical session: Finalizing and presenting their analysis of a complex ethical dilemma

Requirements:

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588