ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

Humanitarian Resource Management- Short Humanitarian Training Course

Thu, 16 May 2024 02:16:41 +0000

The Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs offers online and in-person humanitarian training courses for humanitarian students and practitioners around the world. Each course for Fall 2024 is designed to prepare current and future aid workers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to humanitarian crises and disasters.

Upon completing the requirements for each course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Fordham University.

HUST 5014: Humanitarian Resource Management and Administration

Mondays 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm l In-person

This course will introduce students to the operational aspects of humanitarian response and focus primarily on the role of human resources (HR) and financial management. In response to the continuing professionalization of the humanitarian sector, this course will provide students with a common understanding of hiring practices, budget management, and donor relations in a humanitarian intervention.

To apply to an In-Person or Online Humanitarian Training Course:

• Create an application here
• Select "Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs"
• Select Online Humanitarian Training Course
• Select credit option
• Select online course or courses

Course Application and Registration Inquiries:

Brendan Cahill, Executive Director

Email: brcahill@fordham.edu and cc iiha@fordham.edu

Attend our next information session on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00 am EST here

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Project Planning & Persuasive Proposal Writing in Relief, Humanitarian and Development Contexts

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:54:10 +0000

PROJECT PLANNING & PERSUASIVE PROPOSAL WRITING IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT CONTEXTS

As relief, humanitarian and development professionals, we work to drive positive change through community and humanitarian initiatives. Our projects have to deliver a lasting impact for beneficiaries while aligning with our donors' objectives. And our proposal has to convince donors that:

• There is a problem that needs to be addressed
• We have a solution
• We have the ability to carry it out

This training will support you with the practical tools and knowledge you need to design projects that respond to beneficiary needs and donor demands, and to plan, draft and edit proposals that persuade. Gain the expertise to:

DEVELOP COMPELLING PROJECTS: Learn how to design projects that resonate with your stakeholders and inspire their support. Discover strategies to tailor your proposals effectively, capturing donors’ attention and securing the support needed for your initiatives.

MASTER THE LOGICAL FRAMEWORK APPROACH: Utilize the Logical Framework Approach to develop well-structured projects that meet rigorous standards. Gain proficiency in aligning your proposals with broader development goals and communicating their value.

REFINE PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION: Acquire the skills to plan and articulate proposals in a clear, concise, and persuasive way. Engage your readers, keeping them alert and motivated to support your projects.

A PRACTICAL APPROACH THAT GETS RESULTS

Through a mix of theory, hands-on exercises and real-life examples, you will gain skills that can be applied immediately, ensuring positive outcomes both during and beyond the course.

BUILD CONFIDENCE AND CONSISTENCY: Say goodbye to writer's block and deadline stress. This training offers a systematic approach to project planning and proposal writing, giving you the tools and skills to create quality proposals consistently.

FORGE STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS: Cultivate stronger relationships with your donors through well-organized, clear and persuasive proposals.

DELIVER BETTER RESULTS TO STAKEHOLDERS: Develop the skills to design projects that deliver positive change and sustainable results for your target communities.

COURSE PROCESS

Our course is designed to fit into your schedule, enabling effective learning and application of knowledge. This is a combination of dynamic live sessions conducted using ZOOM and off-line self study. Here's what you can expect:

LIFETIME ACCESS TO ALL TRAINING MATERIALS: As soon as you sign up you get immediate, lifetime access to all the course materials - downloadable course videos, worksheets and extra resource materials.

DYNAMIC LIVE SESSIONS: Engage in five interactive weekly live sessions conducted via Zoom (and recorded for future reference), where expert instructor Neil Kendrick will guide you through the learning process. Each week we meet live for around 60 minutes to discuss the application of the tools and explore any questions.

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK: After completing the course, you'll have the opportunity to submit a proposal for personalized feedback. We will provide valuable insights to help you refine your skills and achieve greater impact.

CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate recognizing your expertise in Project Planning and Proposal Writing.

MEETING SCHEDULE

• Meeting 1: Tuesday 2 July 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 2: Wednesday 9 July 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 3: Wednesday 16 July 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 4: Wednesday 23 July 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 5: Wednesday 30 July 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC

You can see current UTC time here.

Assignment deadline for feedback: 15 August 2024

"I wish I had taken this training sooner, as I have a made a lot of errors in the past in writing proposals. But now - whether in writing a sentence, a report or a proposal - I have a magic skill!"

- Oxfam GB participant

"The course really improved my skills and now I will be able to independently develop proposals. Thank you!"

- UNFPA participant

"This training should be done for all staff of any institution to build the capacity of their teams."

- SOS Sahel participant

Neil Kendrick is from the UK and has been training development practitioners for more than 25 years on Professional Writing, Reporting Skills, Proposal Writing, Results-Based Management and Monitoring & Evaluation. He has trained relief, development and humanitarian professionals working for NGOs, INGOs, bilateral and global organizations in over 20 countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Registration and payment may be made via https://www.eldtraining.com/p/project-planning-proposal-writing-july-2024 and you can contact us at mail@eldtraining.com for other ways to pay or if you have any questions.

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International Disaster Management - Short Humanitarian Training Course

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:14:16 +0000

The Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs offers online and in-person humanitarian training courses for humanitarian students and practitioners around the world. Each course for Fall 2024 is designed to prepare current and future aid workers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to humanitarian crises and disasters.

Upon completing the requirements for each course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Fordham University.

HUST 5061 International Disaster Management

Online Asynchronous

From hurricanes to epidemics, from conflict to climate change, the economic and social impacts of natural and man-made hazards are increasing around the world. Disaster management is the professional discipline that lessens these impacts by reducing disaster risk. This course will promote understanding of the principal determinants of disasters and provide an evidence-based approach to the interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral frameworks required to efficiently and effectively manage humanitarian disasters. It will cover key concepts in disaster management policy and practice, including hazard risk, vulnerability, resilience, and governance through the cycle of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and early recovery. It will also integrate epidemiology, health economics, and public administration into the disaster management mix for the first time. Using case studies of recent humanitarian crises, students will have a more complete understanding of the direct and indirect drivers of disaster risk and how they interact, enabling them to think critically about the appropriate allocation and management of resources in times of crisis.

Meet your professor, James Shepherd-Barron here

To apply to an In-Person or Online Humanitarian Training Course:

• Create an application here
• Select "Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs"
• Select Online Humanitarian Training Course
• Select credit option
• Select online course or courses

Course Application and Registration Inquiries:

Brendan Cahill, Executive Director

Email: brcahill@fordham.edu and cc iiha@fordham.edu

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Fundamentals of Humanitarian Action - Short Humanitarian Training Course

Wed, 15 May 2024 05:11:55 +0000

The Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs offers online and in-person humanitarian training courses for humanitarian students and practitioners around the world. Each course for Fall 2024 is designed to prepare current and future aid workers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to humanitarian crises and disasters.

Upon completing the requirements for each course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Fordham University.

HUST 5013: Fundamentals of Humanitarian Action

Tuesdays 5:30 pm-7:15 pm l Online Synchronous

This course will introduce students to the principles of humanitarian action through three modules on (1) Defining Humanitarian Assistance, (2) Management, and (3) Strategic Planning. The aim of the course is to provide an overview of the critical aspects of international humanitarian coordination from an organizational perspective.

Upon fulfilling the course requirements described in the syllabus, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Fordham University.

To apply to an In-Person or Online Humanitarian Training Course:

• Create an application here
• Select "Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs"
• Select Online Humanitarian Training Course
• Select credit option
• Select online course or courses

Course Application and Registration Inquiries:

Brendan Cahill, Executive Director

Email: brcahill@fordham.edu and cc iiha@fordham.edu

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Discovering Challenges on Water Resources and Global Agrifood Systems with Goodwill Ambassador Hiroko Kuniya

Wed, 15 May 2024 03:32:07 +0000

Water is the lifeblood of the earth and is central to the entire SDGs. Agriculture also accounts for 72% of global freshwater withdrawals and is the world’s largest water user. As the global population grows, global demand of water is also projected to increase to feed the population.

However, we are facing a global water crisis. Worldwide, countries are experiencing water scarcity, droughts and or floods, aggravated by climate change, while at the same time water quality is deteriorating.

“Water resources management for the four betters: better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life, to achieve Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals” has been selected as the biennial theme for 2024-2025 during the FAO Conference held beginning of July 2023, highlighting the crucial importance of water to achieve the SDGs.

Together with journalist Ms Hiroko Kuniya, FAO National Goodwill Ambassador for Japan, along with experts, this online seminar will explore the challenges of limited water resources and global agrifood systems.

The keynote presentation by FAO will share the organization's latest global data and knowledge and will introduce the current state of global water issues, the impact on agrifood systems and solutions which FAO promotes. During the panel discussion, experts will exchange opinions and discuss the current situation of water shortages, why climate change is related to water shortages and the impact on Japan, a food import dependent country.

Date: 28 May 2024 (Tuesday)

Time: 16:00～17:20

Venue: Online (Zoom)

Language: English / Japanese (simultaneous interpretation)

Organizer: FAO Liaison Office in Japan

Registration: https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZJgPaO-SRGCCHgMCTodpWQ

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16:00 Opening Speech

Eriko Hibi, Director, Liaison Office in Japan, FAO

16:05 Keynote Presentation “Water for Food Security”

Jippe Hoogeveen, Technical Officer, FAO Land and Water Division, FAO

16:25 Panel Discussion

Moderator:

• Hiroko Kuniya, FAO National Goodwill Ambassador for Japan

Panelists:

• Hiroaki Tokifuji, Manager, Planning Group, Purchasing Department, Production & Purchasing Division, Kagome Co., Ltd.
• Yukiko Hirabayashi, Professor, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan
• Akihiko Hirasawa, Research Counselor, Norinchukin Research Institute Co.,Ltd.

17:05 Q&A

17:15 Closing Speech

Eriko Hibi, Director, Liaison Office in Japan, FAO

How to register

Registration: https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZJgPaO-SRGCCHgMCTodpWQ

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Mental Health in Complex Emergencies - Short Humanitarian Training Course

Wed, 15 May 2024 02:44:04 +0000

The Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs offers online and in-person humanitarian training courses for humanitarian students and practitioners around the world. Each course for Fall 2024 is designed to prepare current and future aid workers with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to humanitarian crises and disasters.

Upon completing the requirements for each course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Fordham University.

HUAF 5500: Mental Health in Complex Emergencies

*Online Asynchronous

This is a training course for mental health professionals and program staff who wish to establish mental health or psychosocial programs in a humanitarian context within conflict and post conflict areas. The course is also open to Fordham graduate students in Humanitarian Studies or relevant disciplines. It will aim to provide a practical orientation and training, including how to conduct rapid assessments, designing and setting up mental health services or psychosocial programs (exploring the differences between them), clinical work and therapeutic approaches in non-western contexts. It will address the issues of cultural validity, conflict resolution and negotiation, taking care of oneself and dealing with burnout. The course will also introduce potential field workers to essentials such as personal security, logistics, and practical aspects of humanitarian work in the field.

*The MHCE course includes online weekly meetings.

To apply to an In-Person or Online Humanitarian Training Course:

• Create an application here
• Select "Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs"
• Select Online Humanitarian Training Course
• Select credit option
• Select online course or courses

Course Application and Registration Inquiries:

Brendan Cahill, Executive Director

Email: brcahill@fordham.edu and cc iiha@fordham.edu

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Humanitarian Essentials Logistics Module (HELM 1 & 2) Diploma Session

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:54:25 +0000

Logistics Learning Alliance is a leading provider of humanitarian based training programmes. We currently have over 1,000 students, studying in six continents and working under some of the most dangerous and challenging conditions in many of the world’s most disaster hit and war-torn countries.

Following the huge success of our Humanitarian Essentials Logistics Module (HELM) Events between 2015 and 2023, we will be visiting Cebu City, Philippines for the second time during 2024, to run an eight day HELM 1 & 2 Diploma event. Specialising in several key aspects of humanitarian logistics, including Supply Chain, Warehousing & Inventory, Procurement and Medical Logistics.

Session 1: 6th - 9th August: Supply Chain, Warehousing & Inventory and Fleet Management & Transport

Session 2: 12th - 15th August: Procurement, Medical Supply Chain and Leadership v Management

Course content

The workshop will covers areas including:

• Supply Chain – including What is Supply Chain Management, The Role of the Humanitarian Supply Chain Manager, How the Supply Chain Works and Improving the Supply Chain.
• Warehousing & Inventory – including The Function of the Warehouse, Layout of the Warehouse, Stock Control and Health and Safety in the Warehouse.
• Transport & Fleet Management – including The Role of Transport in the Supply Chain, Modes of Transport, Third Parties involved with Transport and Handling Requirements for Goods Movement.
• Procurement – including The Role of Procurement in the Supply Chain, Procurement Objectives, Determine the Specification Types and The Supplier Market.
• Medical Logistics – including Analysis of the Medical Logistics Operation, Medical Supply Chains, Storage Requirements, Procedures and Processes and Quality Assurance.
• Management (Leaders v Managers) – including Managing a Humanitarian Logistics Team, Developing Personal Skills to Become a Leader, Organisational Skills and The Attributes of a Leader.

How to register

Go to https://www.logisticslearningalliance.com/lla-events/ OR complete our online registration form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d02c58bd9a5f4d51b56379214c96ba35

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Theory of Change practical workshop

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:18:51 +0000

Welcome to the Theory of Change practical workshop!

Join us for an interactive online session where we will dive into the world of Theory of Change. Learn how to create a solid framework to achieve your goals effectively. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their project planning and M&E skills and make a positive impact.

During the workshop, you will:

• Understand the fundamentals of Theory of Change
• Gain practical tips on developing your own Theory of Change
• Learn to start planning from a change perspective, validating assumptions during implementation to increase impact.
• Understand how to utilise an easy-to-understand visual map to communicate purpose effectively to stakeholders, enhancing accountability.

Facilitators:

Giulio Ghirardo and Daniel Guijarro from Transformancy, experienced consultants with over 20 years of combined expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

Don't Miss Out:

Reserve your spot for practical insights and tools to drive organizational success in today's rapidly changing world!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theory-of-change-practical-workshop-tickets-902165941617...

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Harvard Humanitarian Initiative's Urban Humanitarian Emergencies Course

Fri, 10 May 2024 02:46:50 +0000

We are excited to announce that the Urban Humanitarian Emergencies Course (UHEC) will be offered this year in July 2024! The workshop will run from July 16th to July 19th, 2024. The course will be held in Cambridge, MA.

Overview

Humanitarian organizations, international agencies and governments serving populations affected by crises increasingly find themselves working in urban settings. Agencies face new challenges and some potential advantages in these complex urban environments and are only just learning how to approach them. These new challenges take many forms: complicated physical layouts, unprepared institutions and infrastructure, and mixed target populations of refugees and underserved locals. Furthermore, the difficulty in NGO coordination with uniquely urban communities as well as local authorities calls for urgent education and training in urban crises.

The Urban Humanitarian Emergencies Course is a four-day course organized by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative via its Lavine Family Humanitarian Studies Initiative to train humanitarian professionals on current issues and best practices involved in this ever-expanding and unique area of research and practice. The course faculty is experienced in humanitarian training with on-the-ground experience with humanitarian crises in urban areas.

Walking Activity: The first day of the workshop includes a walking activity in the city of Boston, in which participants will walk to and examine various urban features and vulnerabilities of the city. Participants will be expected to walk several miles over the course of the day. Please let us know if this presents an issue.

Classes will be held in English. To successfully participate in the course, we recommend that participants have at least a B2 English language level (CEFR).

The course will run from July 16th to July 19th, 2024. It will be held in Cambridge, MA. Please follow the link below to register for the course. We look forward to seeing you in July.

Registration Link

Please contact HHIurbancourse@gmail.com for questions.

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The Arab MOOC on Child Rights Specialization

Fri, 10 May 2024 01:30:53 +0000

Are you interested in specializing in children's rights in the Arab region?

Would you like to have certified accreditation of your skills and competencies as a child right professional or student? If so, here is the 1st certified 100% online course that can offer what you are looking for: The Arab MOOC on Children’s Rights.

The Arab MOOC on Children’s Rights is a learning product designed and validated by 7 prestigious universities from the Arab region, namely Birzeit University (occupied Palestinian Territory), Carthage University (Tunis), Cairo University (Egypt), Sant Joesph University (Lebanon), University of Bagdad (Iraq), International University of Rabat (Morocco), University of Jordan, as well as the InZone - University de Geneve, and the Global Campus of Human Rights, together with Terre des hommes - Lausanne Foundation (Tdh). The Arab MOOC on Children’s Rights is recommended by the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the United Nations Secretary General of the Special Representative on Violence Against Children.

The Arab MOOC on Children’s Rights counts on recognized Arab professors and professionals in different fields concerning children’s rights. You have also different choices from your learning pathway.

The Arab MOOC on Children’s Rights offers is as follows:

Module 1: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its working methods from the Arab regional perspective.

Module 2: Children in the Arab World The core modules are mandatory to be able to access any or all of the specialized 3 core modules.

Module 3: Violence Against Children, including SGBV and other forms of ill-treatment, in the Arab region

Module 4: Access to Justice for Children in the Arab Region

Module 5: Emerging children’s rights in the Arab Region: Climate Change

The Arab MOOC on Children’s Rights is directed to practitioners working directly or indirectly with children and youth, such as judges, lawyers, prosecutors, social workers, case managers, migration specialists, etc., but also to any professional interested in specializing in children’s rights. It is suitable for university/postgraduate students who want to complement and specialize their academic education.

It takes around 5 hours to complete each module. Participants can access the course materials (videos, podcasts, reading materials, quizzes, etc.) at any time and at their own pace. The Arab MOOC on children’s Rights is free of charge.

How to register

For more information and to register for the Arab MOOC on Children’s Rights, please visit www.edraak.org/en/programs/specialization/tdh-0-v1/

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Unlocking The Power of Focus Groups In Relief, Humanitarian & Development Contexts

Thu, 09 May 2024 05:56:14 +0000

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF FOCUS GROUPS IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN & DEVELOPMENT WORK

Focus groups offer a unique avenue to understand the diverse needs, opinions, and aspirations of the communities you serve. With our training program, you will be able to unlock the full potential of focus groups as dynamic platforms for community engagement and co-creation.

Focus groups have transformative potential. When we actively listen to communities, tailoring strategies based on their insights and fostering ongoing engagement, development initiatives become:

• More effective
• More sustainable
• Aligned with the aspirations and priorities of the people they aim to serve.

• Mastering Focus Group Techniques: Gain expert insights into effectively planning, conducting, and analyzing focus group discussions in diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts.
• Community-Centric Development: Learn how to ensure inclusive representation and participation, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment within communities.
• Strategic Questioning: Develop the art of crafting strategic questions that elicit meaningful insights and drive actionable solutions for development challenges.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understand the importance of cultural nuances in facilitating respectful and inclusive discussions, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
• Holistic Data Analysis and Integration into Project Planning: Learn advanced techniques for analyzing qualitative data and integrating contextual insights into holistic development strategies.

All topics are supported by frequent, clear, practical examples and case studies from relief, humanitarian and development work.

You can see all the sessions in the curriculum below.

This is a self-study training so you can work at your own pace. As soon as you sign up you will have access to:

• Over 3 hours of presentations over 25 step-by-step sessions (downloadable, subtitled video, accessible on all devices)
• Discussion sections to leave questions and reflections
• Tests to check and reinforce your learning
• A certificate of completion

This is a practical course. You will often be asked to pause and work through reflections and exercises. This is to support you in developing your own skills as you progress through the modules.

You can explore the early modules here:

VIDEO LESSON: WHEN IS A FOCUS GROUP USEFUL? (4.48)

VIDEO LESSON: FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS IN DISASTER RESPONSE PLANNING (8.21)

And if you have any questions about whether this course is right for you, feel free to email us.

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts as soon as you are ready. It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

My organization is funding this course. How can I enroll?

If your organization is sponsoring you, and you want to pay by bank transfer, send us an email at mail@eldtraining.com.

How can we enroll a group of participants?

Please email us to discuss enrolling groups.

How can I start?

You can pay by credit card sign up right away. You will have access to the whole course immediately.

What other ways can I pay?

You can pay by bank draft, PayPal and Western Union. Contact us at mail@eldtraining.com for details.

"Focus groups have transformative potential. When we actively listen to communities, tailoring strategies based on their insights and fostering ongoing engagement, development initiatives become more effective, more sustainable and aligned with the aspirations and priorities of the people they aim to serve."

To register please visit UNLOCKING THE POWER OF FOCUS GROUPS IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN & (eldtraining.com). To register groups or pay by bank transfer please contact us at mail@eldtraining.com.

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Explore Digital: Championing Sustainability through Digital Innovation

Thu, 09 May 2024 05:18:40 +0000

How can small businesses use digital technology to promote sustainable practices and remain profitable? Join us as we explore how impact-driven social enterprises are empowering communities to go digital and go green.

Speakers

• Juliana Adam, CEO of Biji-biji Initiative
• Jason Occidental, Founder of Ecogift Davao

This event is part of the Go Digital ASEAN initiative implemented by The Asia Foundation with funding from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, and is endorsed by the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME). Learn more at godigitalasean.org.

How to register

Register for free at godigitalasean.org/explore-digital.

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Building Sustainable Income and Financial Reserves - Online Course

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:46:50 +0000

In a constantly changing environment where traditional donor resources are restricted and priorities fluctuate, the critical question is: How can we establish financial sustainability?

This course covers all key principles of sustaining funding for non-profit organizations. You will explore the appropriateness of various income sources for different organizational needs and learn to strategically set targets to achieve a well-balanced income portfolio. You will discover strategies for covering administrative costs, mix income streams, effectively find unrestricted funding, and build sustained financial success by engaging stakeholders differently.

Module 1 – What is financial sustainability for non-profit organisations
Module 2 – Measuring financial sustainability in a non-profit organisations
Module 3 – Planning for financial health and resilience
Module 4 – Start with what we have: Maximize the funding we have
Module 5 – Build the strategy to financial sustainability

After this course your will know how to:

• Analyze successful and struggling NGOs worldwide through real-life cases. Allowing you to learn and prepare.
• Evaluate your own organizations financial risk now and in the future.
• Explore the essential dynamics of financial management in nonprofits and identify the important factors between financially sustainable and struggling organizations.
• Develop innovative funding streams through persuasive pitches to potential investors, philanthropic organizations and other new funding sources
• Develop strategies for generating and optimizing cost recovery to maximize unrestricted funding.
• Establish and expand financial reserves to mitigate potential shortfalls.
• Develop tools and communicate them effectively to embark on the change journey.

This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:

• Three (3) interactive live sessions.
• Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself.
• Community chat forums and a WhatsApp group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
• Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
• Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
• Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.

How to register

You can register and pay online by following this link: https://mzninternational.com/courses/building-sustainable-income-and-finan...

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Write Winning Proposals - Online Course

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:43:54 +0000

In this course you will learn how to write, manage, and negotiate a winning proposal. You will improve your proposal writing skills through exercises on real proposals, case-studies from the world’s leading donors and learn together in small groups.

This course is tailored to empower NGOs like yours with the following skills: crafting winning proposals, mastering proposal management and budgeting, negotiating to secure grants and donor contracts, engaging in real-world exercises and case studies, and collaborating effectively in small groups.

Module 1 – Introduction to Donor and Funding Types
Module 2 – Donor Scoping and Mapping
Module 3 – Making informed decisions
Module 4 – Funding Cycles and Proposal Process
Module 5 – Key Elements of Proposals
Module 6 – Introduction to Efficient Budgeting for Proposals
Module 7 – Practical Tips in Proposal Writing

After this course you will know how to:

• Find the right funding opportunities
• Make clear Go/No-Go decisions
• Design an effective team-based writing process
• Apply the log frame to bring a convincing structure to your proposal
• Write better text and convincing budgets
• Understand (and beat) the donor’s appraisal process and criteria
• Negotiate confidently with donors
• Write effective budgets
• Listen to live guest speakers from USAID, European Commission, Business Development Experts and NGO leaders (subject to availability)

This course is a facilitated, interactive, and collaborative e-learning experience consisting of:

• Three (3) interactive live sessions.
• Engaging video presentations to help you immerse and orient yourself.
• Community chat forums and a WhatsApp group to help you connect with peers and your mentor.
• Semi self-paced activities on our learning system. Learn where and when you want to.
• Activities, assessments, and case studies to check your knowledge.
• Individual mentoring sessions available at an additional cost.

How to register

Register and pay online through this link https://mzninternational.com/courses/write-winning-proposals/

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RECRUITMENT INFO SESSION: WORK WITH MSF INTERNATIONALLY

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:25:23 +0000

Are you interested in working with MSF internationally?

MSF Belgium organises a webinar in English for you to find out if working abroad with MSF fits within your career plan and how you can better prepare your application.

Join us on the 30th of May!

Here is the agenda:

• a brief introduction about MSF and the career opportunities
• testimonials from 2 colleagues working internationally
• the recruitment process and some advise on how to apply
• a Q&A session

Click on the following link to register

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Decolonizing Development: Program design and management

Wed, 08 May 2024 05:48:51 +0000

This virtual, activity-based workshop will help international development practitioners explore and use decolonizing and liberatory frameworks, analysis, and practical tools into both design and implementation/management of programs. This workshop is highly interactive with plenty of exercises and opportunities to apply tools and frameworks. The workshop will include a participant guide with tools and templates. This workshop will occur through six sessions over 2 weeks. This workshop will be led by Farah Mahesri from FNM Advising (www.fnmadvising.com.)

Learning Objectives: Through this workshop, participants will:

• Explore concepts of decolonizing, power, imperialism and development
• Become familiar with decolonizing and liberatory frameworks
• Learn about and practice using tools and resources in program design and program implementation/management
• Learn from peers and deepen network of decolonizing professionals

How to register

Sign up here

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Earth Observations for Humanitarian Applications

Tue, 07 May 2024 00:17:47 +0000

Refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and other displaced populations are made more vulnerable to climate change impacts due to their socio-political marginalization. This three-part training presents concrete strategies for mapping localized climate conditions with risks faced by refugee and IDP communities around the world.

The training will focus on flood risk assessments and specific challenges for assessing flood risk in refugee and IDP camps; gauging long-term heat stress in refugee camps and the challenges with decision making surrounding heat risk; and monitoring drought effects on agricultural landscapes in refugee settings using Earth observations (EO) to explore the correlations between anomalies in crop productivity and weather-based factors.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to integrate EO, building footprint and infrastructure data, and population data to quantify climate risk and development trends in specific humanitarian settings, and recognize the value and limitations of specific EO and geospatial datasets.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this training attendees will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of measuring flood risk, long-term heat stress, and drought effects in refugee and IDP communities around the world
• Apply workflows incorporating Earth observations, geospatial, and demographic data to identify localized climate risk in refugee and IDP settings
• Discuss decision making strategies for mapping and managing climate conditions with risks faced by refugee and IDP communities
• Summarize opportunities and shortcomings of specific Earth observations and geospatial datasets for climate risk and development indicators in humanitarian settings

Course Dates: June 6, 13, and 20, 2024

Audience: This training is primarily intended for Government ministries, international agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in humanitarian response and decision support activities.

Relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Goal 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

Course Format: Three 1.5-hour parts including Q&A.

Retweet option: https://x.com/NASAARSET/status/1783881272902729857

How to register

Time: 10:00-11:30 or 13:00-14:30 EDT (UTC-4); There will be identical sessions at two different times of the day. Participants need only to register and attend one daily session.

To Register: https://go.nasa.gov/49RSuy9

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Introduction into Ethical Fundraising: Persuasive Ethical Visual Communication

Mon, 06 May 2024 05:20:36 +0000

Poverty, deprivation, suffering: they are real, and projects working for change require funding. And fundraising is a tough and competitive business. But: does fundraising really need to rely on stereotypical images of poor and deprived people? How can visual communication in campaigns and donation letters be more fair - to those depicted and those viewing the images? Align your visuals with your values. Strengthen the ethical substance of your fundraising campaigns to make them both: persuasive and ethical.

Trainers: Mag.a Dr.a Miša Krenčeyová and lic. phil. Jörg Arnold

How to register

Registration link: https://fairpicture.org/fairpicture-online-training

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Depicting Poverty in a Dignified Way

Mon, 06 May 2024 04:49:24 +0000

In communication and fundraising, most aid organisations are faced with the challenge of portraying aid recipients in a dignified way even in difficult situations. But portraying poverty and suffering without exploiting the pain of the people depicted is a tightrope walk. Accusations of «Poverty Porn» as an emotionalising form of communication weigh heavily. How can the dignity of people in the pictures be preserved? This workshop will show you problems and ways of handling them. It will enable you to better understand current debates on «Poverty Porn», sharpen your own position and draw on approaches for solution-based, balanced visual communication.

Trainer: Mag.a Dr.a Miša Krenčeyová

How to register

Registration link: https://fairpicture.org/fairpicture-online-training

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Cash Voucher Assistance, Social protection and Cash Plus programmes

Mon, 06 May 2024 04:37:37 +0000

In this session, we examine the linkages between CVA and social protection and Cash Plus programmes. We closely follow a Case Study by Mercy Corps that looks into impact programs that combine cash interventions with vocational trainings on violence reduction. You can view the Case Study here.

View the presentation slides of the Webinar.

In summary, we explore:

Linkages to social protection; Current status:

• Maturity of social protection systems and function of humanitarian response
• Opportunities and barriers
• Factors that influence coordination between CVA and social protection
• Introduction of Case Study: Can economic interventions reduce violence?
• Future Priority actions

Information management design:

• How can the use of technology and information management ICT4D support efficient implementation? Example using ActivityInfo based on the Case Study
• Key considerations for information management design

Is this Webinar for me?

• Are you working on cash based interventions or is this a field that interests you?
• Are you looking for guidance on how information management can support the combination of CVA and social protection?
• Do you wish to ask questions about information management for CVA?

Then, watch our webinar!

About the Speakers and ActivityInfo

Eliza Avgeropoulou earned her BSc from Athens University of Economics and Business, and her MSc degree in Economic Development and Growth from Lund University and Carlos III University, Madrid. She brings eight years of experience in M&E in international NGOs, including CARE, Innovations for Poverty Action and Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The past five years, she has led the MEAL system design for various multi-stakeholders’ projects focusing on education, livelihoods, protection and cash. She believes that evidence-based decision making is the core of high quality program implementation. She now joins us as our M&E Implementation Specialist, bringing together her experience on the ground and passion for data-driven decision making to help our customers achieve success with ActivityInfo.

Victoria Manya has a diverse background and extensive expertise in data-driven impact, project evaluation, and organizational learning. She holds a Master's degree in local development strategies from Erasmus University in the Netherlands and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the African Studies Center at Leiden University. With over ten years of experience, Victoria has collaborated with NGOs, law firms, SaaS companies, tech-enabled startups, higher institutions, and governments across three continents, specializing in research, policy, strategy, knowledge valorization, evaluation, customer education, and learning for development. Her previous roles as a knowledge valorization manager at the INCLUDE platform and as an Organizational Learning Advisor at Sthrive B.V. involved delivering high- quality M&E reports, trainings, ensuring practical knowledge management, and moderating learning platforms, respectively. Today, as a Customer Education Specialist at ActivityInfo, Victoria leverages her experience and understanding of data leverage to assist customers in successfully deploying ActivityInfo.

ActivityInfo is an information management platform perfect for monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian coordination and case management. For more than a decade, the ActivityInfo team has been supporting humanitarian operations and development programmes worldwide catering for emerging needs for data collection and analysis. UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs use the platform to centralize and standardize data collection, display the impact of their activities while maintaining complete control on data access and changes. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands.

How to register

Watch the recording at https://www.activityinfo.org/support/webinars/2024-02-22-cash-voucher-assi...

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