ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

ReliefWeb - Training Opportunities

Analysing Disrupted Health Systems (ADHS)

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:17:09 +0000

If you are a health professional working in or with countries in crisis, working as health personnel in government institutions, NGOs, UN agencies and humanitarian organisations or as an independent consultant, then this course is intended for you.

This two week training programme for health professionals focuses on the analysis of health systems in countries affected by, or recovering from, protracted crisis. It is organised jointly with the World Health Organisation (WHO). Participants will be equipped to analyse disrupted health systems in complex emergencies, discuss humanitarian aid and politics, human rights policies, and strategies and plans of key actors.

Objectives

At the end of the course the participants will be able to:

• Use adequate frameworks and approaches for health system analysis in crisis countries and apply the relevant lessons to local contexts
• Assess disrupted health systems’ structure and identify key weaknesses and distortions
• Identify health system adaptations during crises and formulate measures to develop effective strategies and plans
• Present findings of health systems analysis

For more information on this course go to: https://www.kit.nl/institute/programme/analysing-disrupted-health-systems/

This course is tropEd accredited and can be followed as a stand-alone course or as specialisation course of the Master in Public Health and Health Equity programme.

Please upload your application online via the course page on our KIT Online Application System by clicking on the 'Apply now' button on the KIT website

The following documents should be uploaded:

• A one-page letter of motivation
• Copies of your diplomas
• Copies of your academic transcripts (grade reports)
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae and a list of publications if applicable

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NOHA Advanced Training on the Protection of Civilians in Humanitarian Settings

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:14:51 +0000

In a global context where protection of civilians is being increasingly threatened and access to most-in-need populations contested, national and international actors are bound to explore new interventions to meet those challenges: How to reduce violence against civilians, prevent forced displacements and facilitate returns? How to engage with armed groups, state actors, and communities to increase acceptance and access in high-risk areas? How to prevent and decrease tensions between host and displaced communities in conflict contexts? How to facilitate inclusive dialogue processes to promote a greater participation of communities in project design, planning and implementation? How to foster accountability, promote constructive dialogue between international actors, and communities when disagreements arise?

COURSE SUMMARY:
This training is part of the work of the Consortium for Civilian Safety and Security. Together with ODI and NORCAP, and with the generous support of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this training will be one in a series of trainings aimed at exploring and training on strategies and interventions to reduce threats of violence to civilians in conflict settings. Learn more about the consortium here.

The aim of the protection of civilians course is to provide humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding workers as well as diplomats and other related actors working in or on conflict contexts with knowledge of the tools and intervention that a variety of actors can undertake to promote and support civilian safety and security aimed at:
• Preventing and/or mitigating episodes of violence,
• Preventing forced displacement and facilitating voluntary returns,
• Strategically utilising the safety provided by actors presence in an area to reduce civilian harm
• Enhancing respect for affected populations’ basic rights and International Humanitarian and Human Rights Laws,
• Creating plans and strategies for civilians to keep themselves safe in episodes of violence.

The processes presented during the training will also be useful for personnel involved in protection mainstreaming and safe programming activities such as:
• Protection as Safety and Security and Community-Based Safet and Security Analysis
• Protection by Presence
• Armed Actor Engagement, Negotiation, and Mediation for Protection
• Early Warning and Evacuation and Evaluating Proactive Protection

Participants to previous sessions of the course reported that it is also very useful in their daily management of tensions arising between colleagues at work, at home with family members, and in their overall social life.

Mode of delivery:

• The training draws on principles of adult education. It is mostly experiential and based on peer learning with a focus on the development of practical inter-personal skills and aptitudes,
• 70% of the training is practical, participative, and involves skill-based exercises and role-playing exercises,
• No PowerPoint.

Course length:

5 days (40 hours)

Follow up of the training, such as on the job coaching and mentoring and training of trainers will be available on demand.

Dates and location:
2 to 6 of February in Nairobi.

Award received:
NOHA Certificate

Audience:
The course is designed for humanitarian aid workers with over 3 years of experience managing or involved in the following activities and programs:
• Humanitarian aid delivery,
• Humanitarian access / safety / security,
• Protection,
• Participatory approaches and Community development,
• Communication with beneficiaries, accountability, and AAP,
• Social cohesion, community-based protection, stabilization and peace building.
Additionally, those working in development, peacebuilding, or diplomacy around this topic are invited to apply as well.

Language of Instruction:
English

OVERVIEW:

This training aims to strengthen the capacity of humanitarian actors to engage in proactive protection—taking forward-leaning, preventive, and community-informed measures to reduce threats, mitigate harm, and ensure the safety and dignity of affected populations. It emphasizes context-specific analysis, strategic engagement, and protective presence to reduce violence, coercion, and deliberate deprivation in humanitarian crises.
1. Protection as Safety and Security - This foundational module explores protection as a concept beyond legal frameworks, focusing on its practical interpretation as the safety and security. Participants will examine what safety, security, and protection means to those affected by armed conflict and the asymmetries which currently exist in humanitarian protection work.
2. Community-Based Safety and Security Analysis - Participants will learn participatory methods for engaging crisis-affected communities to identify protection risks and coping strategies. Emphasis is placed on inclusive approaches that ensure gender, age, and diversity considerations, and on recognizing communities as active agents in their own protection.
3. Protection by Presence - This session introduces the concept of protective presence—how the physical presence of humanitarian actors can deter violence and increase civilian safety and security. Participants will explore case studies and ethical considerations in deploying presence as a protection strategy.
4. Armed Actor Engagement - Effective protection often depends on constructive engagement with state and non-state armed actors. This module focuses on how to analyze armed actors’ motivations, build dialogue, and influence behavior without compromising humanitarian principles.
5. Negotiation for Protection - Participants will develop skills to negotiate access, assistance, and protection outcomes with a range of stakeholders. Practical negotiation frameworks and real-world humanitarian case studies are used to build confidence in advocacy for safe and principled humanitarian action.
6. Mediation for Protection - In contexts of inter-group or community-level conflict, mediation can be a powerful tool for preventing violence and supporting community resilience. This module builds basic mediation skills and explores how humanitarian actors can facilitate or support protective outcomes.
7. Early Warning and Evacuation - This module focuses on how to identify early warning signs of imminent violence or displacement and design responsive, community-accepted evacuation or contingency plans. Special attention is paid to early action triggers and coordinated responses.
8. Evaluating Proactive Protection - The final module introduces tools for measuring the effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability of proactive protection strategies. Participants will explore how to collect qualitative and quantitative data on protection outcomes and community perceptions.

ORGANISERS:
The NOHA Network on Humanitarian Action is an international association of universities that aims to enhance professionalism in the humanitarian sector, by promoting humanitarian values and providing certificated high-level courses. This course is part of the work of the Consortium for Civilian Safety and Security, consisting of NOHA, ODI, and NORCAP, and made possible by the generous support of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

TRAINING FACILITATOR:
Jérôme Grimaud is a humanitarian worker and an accredited mediator with twenty years of field experience. He devoted his first missions to protective accompaniment in Central America and to frontline negotiations in the Middle East before becoming a delegate of the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. He gradually specialized in the field of protection, conflict sensitivity, humanitarian access as well as humanitarian negotiation, mediation and dialogue facilitation, both as a practitioner and a trainer. His humanitarian negotiation and mediation experiences range from negotiating access of medical agencies and civilians at check points in the Palestine territories to facilitating humanitarian mediation processes in the Central African Republic. For the last six years he has developed and piloted third party neutral humanitarian negotiation and mediation initiatives aiming at improving protection of civilians and humanitarian access for various NGOs, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Red Cross. He led the Norwegian Refugee Council humanitarian negotiations and mediation programme for three years and was one of the Centre of Competences on Humanitarian Negotiations (CCHN)’s facilitators. Jerome Grimaud also worked with MSF as roving negotiation advisor. He is currently Senior Protection Advisor for the NRC/OCHA Stand by Protection Capacity Project (ProCap). He is currently Emergency Coordinator for MSF in Gaza. Jerome is Senior Protection Advisor in the roster of the NRC/OCHA Stand By Protection Capacity Project (ProCap). When not on mission, Jerome provides training for various universities of the Network on Humanitarian Action, Louvain-la-Neuve as well as at the Durham University.

TRAINING CONTENT:
The module programme progresses from general to specific topics:
• Protection as Safety and Security
• Community-Based Safety and Security Analysis
• Protection by Presence
• Armed Actor Engagement
• Negotiation for Protection
• Mediation for Protection
• Early Warning and Evacuation
• Evaluating Proactive Protection

TRAINING OUTCOMES:
Participants will learn about the theoretical foundations, practical steps, and policy implications of using humanitarian protection work to proactively seek to increase civilian safety and security.
As the outcome of the training, participants will be able to:
• Understand current asymmetries between protection and civilian safety and security in practice,
• Undertake analysis of perceived threats to safety and security as defined communities affected by violence and develop strategies to address these threats,
• Understand the role that the presence of humanitarians and other actors can have in protecting civilians, both intentionally and unintentionally, and how humanitarians can more strategically use their physical presence to reduce harm and violence,
• Understand the role of armed actor engagement and CIMCOORD have to play in protection civilians,
• Understand & use interpersonal communication skills and tools in negotiation & mediation,
• Understand the importance of trust building and to develop rapport with interlocutors, including armed actors,
• Use appropriate and ethical influencing techniques, deal with difficult interlocutors, and develop options, red lines and alternatives,
• When and where choose negotiation or mediation as the most appropriate process,
• Understand how civilians protect themselves in cases of armed conflict,
• Identify different types of early warning and early response systems and how these can be utilised to protect civilians,
• Understand key overarching themes across these concepts and how proactive protection exists as a thread connecting related but separate activities through common goals and foundations.

TRAINING ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:
The assessment pattern reflects the training’s learning outcomes and is intended to demonstrate that participants possess the skills and knowledge required in practice.
Knowledge will be assessed through a pre-and post-training test. Participants will also receive feedback and guidance throughout the course which will enable them to make progress and develop their confidence and practical skills.

How to register

HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates should fill in the registration form on the NOHA Website here. Upon registration candidates should also upload their CV and motivation statement indicating how the intend to use humanitarian mediation tools and skills in the future.

Maximum 24 participants.
Prospective students are responsible for their visa arrangements and all their expenses for attending the training (e.g. travel and accommodation).

Key dates:

Application until: Janury 15th

Selected applicants will be notified on a rolling basis

Final payment deadline: January 23rd

Registrations will become effective only after payment of the course fee.

Course Fee:

Course fee (inclusive of all course materials): €600.00

Fees will cover training material including printed documents and digital documents, as well as coffee breaks and lunch.

Cancellations:

The fee will be fully reimbursed for valid reasons if requested before January 15th (a 50% cancellation fee will be retained from onwards).

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Market Systems Development (MSD)

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:46:45 +0000

Why take this course?

Market systems development programmes support people living in poverty in increasing their income, gaining employment, and purchasing basic goods. The approach can achieve sustainable impact at scale but faces many practical challenges. For example, what sectors should you work in? Who should you partner with, and how? How can you learn from implementation and adapt your programme?

This DevLearn online training course will introduce the core concepts of market systems development and provide simple, practical tips to enable you to implement them in your context.

Our online training is cost-effective, interactive, and entertainingly delivered through videos, guided exercises, and group discussions. The course will take approximately four days to complete, but can be spread across multiple weeks and completed at any time that suits you.

Over one thousand people, including consultants, project managers, donors, and measurement specialists, have taken this DevLearn course and gained practical, effective skills in international development.

During this course, you will:

• Learn what a market systems approach is, and how it is different (and similar) to other approaches
• Understand how to analyse sectors and markets, and identify the most important challenges in each area.
• Find out how to develop interventions that are appropriate for the context. This includes developing a vision of success, partnering with appropriate actors, and negotiating deals.
• Learn how to manage interventions adaptively, gathering the most important information to help you and other market actors understand whether the intervention is working, and whether to change it.
• Understand concepts of scale and sustainability. If the pilot is successful, how can market actors take it to scale sustainably?

This interactive and participatory course is delivered entirely online, over four weeks. The course begins on the 4th of May 2026 and ends on the 29th of May 2026. It is part-time, taking between half and a full day a week from participants, and can be combined alongside a full-time job. The course consists of four components:

• Recorded Videos
  You will have access to recorded videos, which introduce the course material in an interesting, accessible way
• Weekly Webinars
  We run a weekly live webinar to practice what you’ve learned, share your experiences, and learn from other participants and the facilitators.
• Forum Discussions
  You can ask (and answer) any questions you want in the forum, and get answers from other participants and the course facilitators.
• Assignments
  There is one optional assignment, assessed by DevLearn team members.

The course typically takes four days to complete over the month. It is completely flexible (apart from the live webinars) – you can watch the lectures, participate in the forum, and do the assignments whenever you want. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

To register, please fill out the registration form

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:33:46 +0000

Why take this course?

Development programmes working in inclusive economic growth need to understand the context they work in, monitor changes, and adapt their work accordingly. This sounds simple, yet challenging in practice. What should we be measuring? What is a ‘good enough’ measurement, and how do we attribute the change to our programme? And – hardest of all – how do you get decision-makers to change their minds?
DevLearn’s online training course answers these questions and more, using the DCED Standard for Results Measurement, a practical framework used by over a hundred programmes worldwide.

Course objectives and structure:
During this course, you will:

• Learn how to build a practical, adaptive results measurement system.
• Develop a theory of change showing the logic of an intervention, explore the assumptions that you make in intervention design, and articulate indicators.
• Understand how to select from different research techniques to measure these indicators, and attribute results to the programme.
• Have your questions answered online by the course facilitator and other experts working in results measurement.

This interactive and participatory course is delivered entirely online, over four weeks. The course begins on the 4th of May 2026 till the 29th of May 2026. It is part-time, taking between half and a full day a week from participants, and can be combined alongside a full-time job. The course consists of four components:

• Recorded Videos
  You will have access to recorded videos, which introduce the course material in an interesting, accessible way
• Weekly Webinars
  We run a weekly live webinar to practice what you’ve learned, share your experiences, and learn from other participants and the facilitators.
• Forum Discussions
  You can ask (and answer) any questions you want in the forum, and get answers from other participants and the course facilitators.
• Assignments
  There is one optional assignment, assessed by DevLearn team members.

The course typically takes four days to complete over the month. It is completely flexible (apart from the live webinars) – you can watch the lectures, participate in the forum, and do the assignments whenever you want.
You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

To register, please fill out the registration form

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Trauma-Informed Peacebuilding

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:21:37 +0000

About this training

Understand how trauma shapes people, communities and organisations - and what peace and conflict workers need to work safely and effectively in these contexts. This course introduces practical, trauma-informed tools that strengthen trust, resilience and cultural sensitivity. You will also learn to set healthy boundaries when working with trauma-affected groups and to design projects through an intersectional lens. Build the awareness and skills needed to support healing while maintaining your own wellbeing.

Technical Check: 30 March 2026 from 12:00 to 12:30 CEST
Online Live Sessions: from 1 April to 6 May 2026, every Wednesday from 12:00 to 16:00 CEST (Course break on 22 April)

Content

This 5-week online course introduces peacebuilders to the core principles and practical applications of trauma-informed peacebuilding. Through weekly 4-hour interactive sessions and 2–3 hours of guided independent study, participants explore how trauma affects individuals, groups and systems in conflict-affected contexts — and how to respond to it with awareness, empathy and resilience. Facilitated by two professionals with extensive experience in trauma support and peacebuilding, the course provides a safe, participatory and reflective learning environment where participants connect theory to their own conflict realities.

The course will explore key aspects of trauma-informed practice in order that participants can more effectively engage in peacebuilding through a trauma-informed lens and protect themselves from risks in order to maintain their own well-being and effectiveness in their work.

Key concepts

• Trauma and its effects on brain, body, nervous system and behaviour
• Collective, historical and structural trauma
• Core principles of trauma-informed practice
• Practical tools for working with trauma-affected groups
• Intersectional, trauma-informed approach to project planning
• Secondary trauma and compassion fatique
• Personal boundaries and self-care
• Trauma-informed culture, structures and policies within organisations

Learning objectives

By the end of the training, participants will have...

• good understanding of trauma and its impact on the brain, body, behaviour and relationships.
• an appreciation of collective, historical, and transgenerational trauma, including colonial and structural dimensions.
• increased self-awareness and self-care strategies to address secondary trauma and compassion fatigue.
• knowledge of trauma-informed tools and approaches for engaging safely and effectively with trauma-affected individuals and communities.
• increased understanding of how to analyse and plan projects and activities through a trauma-informed lens.
• begun to integrate trauma-informed principles — safety, trust, empowerment, choice, collaboration and cultural sensitivity — into conflict analysis, project planning and team dynamics.

Who can register for this training?

The training is designed for people working in and intending to work in both front-line and management peacebuilding roles in conflict areas, with individuals and communities impacted by war, persecution, or other circumstances that can elicit trauma.

We prioritise smaller class sizes to promote interactive exchanges and the integration of your own practical experiences. Therefore we limit the number of spaces to a maximum of 20 participants. Register early to reserve your place!

Methodology

Each week combines presentations, small-group discussions, experiential exercises and individual self-reflection activities designed to translate learning into practice. The training is aimed at increasing knowledge, understanding and skills required in trauma-informed peacebuilding and, importantly, how to apply this within participants’ own conflict situations. The trainers aim to create a safe learning space in order for participants to share their own and learn from each others’ experiences.

Workload & Deliverables

Regular course participation and active participation in the training.

Completion of a reflection log demonstrating integration of participants’ learning as the course progresses. This will be completed by participants on a weekly basis and shared with the trainers. It can be submitted in written or audio format.

After a successful participation, participants receive a certificate and become part of our alumni network.

Total expected weekly hours: 7 to 8 hours per week.

Please register to this training on our website.

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Social Media and AI in Peace and Conflict

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:12:42 +0000

About this training

This training introduces how social media and AI shape both conflict dynamics and peacebuilding opportunities. Through real-world case studies and practical exercises, participants will examine how digital technologies can fuel violence but also help prevent and mitigate it. Using innovative digital peacebuilding approaches, participants will increase their capacity to understand and leverage technology within complex conflict contexts.

Technical Check: 17 April 2026 from 12:00 to 12:30 CEST
Online Live Sessions: 20 April to 1 June 2026, every Monday from 14:00 to 16:00 CEST

Content

The training exposes participants to the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on conflict and peacebuilding through theory and practice. Participants will unpack a series of real-world case studies and then explore peacebuilding programming that has applied social media and AI to prevent and mitigate violent conflict. Using methods such as social media monitoring, narrative analysis and pattern-identification across digital platforms, participants will feel more confident in practical implementation of digital tools. The course therefore provides guidance to consider how technology interacts with the social fabric of society, including the emerging use of AI in dialogue processes. Finally, learners apply their insights in a capstone project that integrates analytical and technological skills to their own work.

Key concepts

• Digital deliberation
• Technology Affordances
• Hate speech
• Information Manipulation
• Digital Peacebuilding
• Artificial Intelligence

Learning objectives

By the end of the training, participants will...

• have the skills to identify online information campaigns
• know how social media and AI impacts conflicts offline
• have identified ways through which digital platforms and AI can be used to address and mitigate conflict
• be able to gather and analyze social media data in a conflict context and use the information to design peace interventions

Who can register for this training?

The training is designed for people who work at the intersection of conflict and technology and/or want to consider technology more in their peace and conflict work. They do not need to have specific technical or IT skills, but a baseline of peace and conflict theories is helpful.

We prioritise smaller class sizes to promote interactive exchanges and the integration of your own practical experiences. Therefore we limit the number of spaces to a maximum of 20 participants. Register early to reserve your place!

Methodology

Participants shall participate in brief lecture sessions, exchange in class discussions, complete short assignments, and engage in practical workshops testing different technologies for analysis.

Workload & Deliverables

• Regular and active participation in live, 2-hour sessions
• 3/4 mini assignments (1-2 hours each with a deadline of 6 days to complete)
• Capstone project

After a successful participation, participants receive a certificate and become part of our alumni network.

Total expected weekly hours: 5 to 6 hours per week.

Please register to this training on our website.

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Power Dynamics in Peace Work

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:57:26 +0000

About this training

This online training invites participants to critically reflect on their own roles, positionalities, and the power dynamics shaping their work in conflict and peace contexts. Combining theory with practical tools, it equips practitioners to apply an intersectional, discrimination-aware lens in facilitation, partner dialogue, conflict analysis, and project design.

Technical Check: 13 May from 12:00 to 12:30 CEST
Online Live Sessions: 15 May to 12 June 2026, every Friday from 10:00 to 14:00 CEST (Course break on 29 May 2026)

Content

The training encourages participants to reflect on their own roles, positions, and power dynamics, examining the balance between impartiality and awareness of power structures. It offers practical tools for applying an intersectional, discrimination-aware approach in facilitation, partner dialogue, conflict analysis, and project work. Additionally, it creates a space for exploring how intersectional power dynamics influence conflicts, peace processes, and the roles of practitioners within these contexts. Connecting theory with practice, the training links discussions on power, intersectional discrimination, post/decolonial perspectives, and peace work to participants’ diverse lived experiences and positionalities.

By introducing key terms, concepts, and language, it equips participants to critically examine their field while learning from peers about discrimination and violence in conflicts and peace initiatives. The online format draws on participants’ expertise and real-world cases, fostering reflection on how power imbalances shaped by intersectional forms of discrimination influences conflicts, peace processes, and individual roles, and explores how they and their organizations can work towards dismantling them. Using familiar tools like conflict analysis and project design, they learn to incorporate racism-critical and decolonial perspectives into their daily work. They acquire essential concepts and vocabulary to critically evaluate their practice, learn from others, and identify strategies to challenge colonial power structures within their organizations, and develop practical tools to integrate an intersectional, discrimination-aware perspective into facilitation, partner dialogue, conflict analysis, and project implementation.

Key concepts:

• Power dynamics
• Colonial continuities
• Epistemic racism and the coloniality of knowledge
• “Racial silence"
• Intersectionaliy
• Liberal and local peace
• Epistemic violence
• Decolonizing and anti-racist perspectives

Learning objectives

By the end of the training, participants...

• have created an understanding of how coloniality and power produces intersecting axes of violence and oppression, and how they materialize along different dimensions (e.g., racism, sexism, ableism, antisemitism) relevant to peace work.
• understood how this interacts with societal and (inter)national conflicts as well as peace processes. Participants will connect these insights to how power structures manifest in conflict settings and peacebuilding practices.
• reflected on how this applies to their own peace work, recognizing that decolonizing practices are necessary to prevent harm and build sustainable peace.
• developed practical strategies and tools to apply an intersectional, power- and discrimination-aware perspective in their work.

Who can register for this training?

The training is designed for people who are active in peacebuilding and already have knowledge on basic theories around peace and conflict. A basic understanding of power relations and coloialism is helpful for the participants, but not a must.

We prioritise smaller class sizes to promote interactive exchanges and the integration of your own practical experiences. Therefore we limit the number of spaces to a maximum of 20 participants. Register early to reserve your place!

Methodology

The method is based on the conscientization-problematization method developed by Paulo Freire. It assumes that all persons are already knowledgeable and can be guided to identify the knowledge by themselves. The participants, therefore, elaborate with the help of their own contexts the different dimensions in which coloniality and racism manifest and interact with conflict, as well as - based on their field of work - the possibilities of how they can begin to untangle coloniality and racism in their project, program, or organization.

Workload & Deliverables

• Participants will present from a decolonizing perspective a case study from their working contexts and conduct a conflict analysis that is amended and revised throughout the training.
• Participants prepare a presentation of their project, organization, or workplace that aims to be sensitive to coloniality.
• Participants prepare a pitch for the project/program they work in, addressing power imbalances and coloniality within their case, project, organization, or workplace.

Weekly content along the following table including…

• Basics of (reading) material used in the training
• Tasks for participants
• Working on the Decolonial Peace Work Wiki (optional)

After a successful participation, participants receive a certificate and become part of our alumni network.

Total expected weekly hours: 7 to 8 hours per week.

Please register to this training on our website.

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Advocacy in Peace Work

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:52:38 +0000

About this training

Are you looking to strengthen your skills in designing and implementing effective advocacy initiatives in peace and conflict transformation work? The Advocacy in Peace Work online training provides a structured approach to strategic engagement, guiding participants from stakeholder analysis to the development of well-founded campaign concepts. The seminar equips you with the tools to promote justice and peace with clarity and impact.

Training Schedule:

Technical Check: Friday, 29 May from 12:00 to 12:30 CEST
Online Live Sessions: from 1 to 29 June 2026, every Monday from 9:00 to 13:00 CEST (Course break on 22 June 2026)

Content

The course offers a tested step-by-step process to develop strategic advocacy interventions in peace work. In the initial step, participants will learn how to analyze the external context in which their advocacy work takes place, identify appropriate opportunities for increased influence, and reflect about their advocacy mandate. In a second step, we will develop clarity about the nature of the advocacy campaign and formulate clear and powerful advocacy goals. In a third step, we will develop an effective advocacy strategy, explore the strengths and weaknesses of certain formats, and develop creative campaign materials for key audiences. In step four, the participants will learn how to assess potential risks of a campaign and explore a variety of ways to monitor and evaluate advocacy interventions.

The individual steps will be applied to a set of case studies provided by the participants. Additional input from professionals currently working in advocacy in Germany/Europe is planned. The course is geared towards enabling participants to design, implement, and evaluate their own strategy and at the same time to develop creative advocacy initiatives.

Key concepts:

• Stakeholder analysis
• Strategy development for social change processes
• Market of opportunities to build a tool box for creative advocacy campaigns
• Risk analysis and risk mitigation

Learning objectives

By the end of the four week online course participants will be able to…

• clearly formulate a relevant, actionable, realistic, and achievable advocacy goal.
• assess the respective policy processes, identify the main decision makers, and understand what influences their behavior.
• develop a comprehensive advocacy strategy, chose the most appropriate approaches for the target audiences, and develop high quality campaign materials.
• harvest the power of effective networking to increase bargaining power and influence.
• risk-assess their advocacy campaign and develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies for their campaigns.
• monitor progress, adapt strategies, and evaluate results.

Who can register for this course?

The course is designed for peacebuilding practitioners who want to complement their practical conflict transformation and peacebuilding initiatives with strategic advocacy campaigns. This course is of particular relevance for participants who are currently engaged/are planning to engage in some form of advocacy work in the near future. The course is suited for people with as well as without prior experience in advocacy and/or campaigning. It offers an introduction for newcomers to the field while also providing plenty of opportunities for people with prior experience in advocacy to build on existing knowledge, finetune skills, and learn new formats to reach out to a variety of audiences with confidence.

We prioritise smaller class sizes to promote interactive exchanges and the integration of your own practical experiences. Therefore we limit the number of spaces to a maximum of 20 participants. Register early to reserve your place!

Methodology

The seminar will offer a balanced mix of input by the facilitator, individual reflections, group work and discussions, learning from real-life case studies provided by the participants combined with the sharing of experiences from among the group of participants. It will be delivered via a variety of web-based platforms; i.e. videoconferencing tool for the live sessions, ILIAS for hosting learning material and audio-visual material, Miro for group work and sharing/ comparative learning, and a PDF workbook to accompany the course. Self-organized study groups will apply the new learnings to a set of case studies.

Workload & Deliverables

• Active engagement with the key readings and other teaching material provided, often needed in preparation for our four live sessions.
• Active participation throughout the course; i.e. in the plenary discussion, in break-out sessions, during assignments/application of new insights to case studies, and by bringing questions and interests actively into the process.
• Active use of the course Miro board for sharing of own experiences, providing constructive feedback to others and their advocacy work, engaging in peer learning processes, and presenting new ideas/concepts in the making for upcoming advocacy initiatives.

After a successful participation, participants receive a certificate and become part of our alumni network.

Total expected weekly hours: 7 to 8 hours per week

Please register to this training on our website.

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Situational Awareness and First Aid, CPR & AED Training

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:39:40 +0000

This practical life-saving training provides essential skills in CPR, AED use, injury assessment, and choking first aid. Designed for anyone—from safety officers and teachers to parents, nannies, and community members—it empowers participants to respond confidently during medical emergencies. Led by certified trainers, the course includes interactive lectures, demonstrations, and real-life scenarios to ensure learners are prepared to give critical care before professionals arrive. Open to all ages and backgrounds with no prior experience required.

Objectives:

• Apply Situational Awareness in commuting and Daily work
• Risk Avoidance and mitigation
• Performing CPR on adults, children, and infants
• Using an AED safely and effectively
• Assessing and managing common injuries
• Responding to choking incidents
• Ensuring scene safety and applying first aid principles
• Building confidence to act quickly and coordinate with emergency services

How to register

For registration, Contact : trainingco@hdff.org

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From Silos to Systems: Data Lifecycle for Post-Distribution Monitoring

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:17:00 +0000

About the Webinar

Post-distribution monitoring is often treated as a standalone survey that is completely disconnected from the original distribution data. This siloed approach makes it difficult to verify beneficiary details or link feedback to specific deliveries.

In this session, we explore the PDM data lifecycle and the importance of moving to a relational data model. We will show you how to link what was delivered to how it was received to ensure that beneficiary feedback effectively closes the loop and directly informs future decision-making.

In summary, we cover:

• What is the data lifecycle for PDM?
• Why is it critical to move from "siloed" surveys to a relational model?
• Steps to design PDM indicators that close the feedback loop.
• How to set up linked forms, validation rules, and real-time PDM analysis in ActivityInfo.

• Are you an M&E practitioner or program manager who wishes to learn more about ensuring data quality in post-distribution monitoring?
• Are you responsible for managing beneficiary data and want to see a practical demonstration of how to link your distribution lists to your PDM surveys to avoid data duplication and errors?

Then, join our Webinar!

Firas El Kurdi is an Implementation Specialist at ActivityInfo with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Balamand) and certifications in MEAL (AUB’s Global Health Institute) and Google Data Analytics. Previously a Data Analyst and M&E Officer at NGOs including the Restart Center, he supported education, health, and protection programs for conflict-affected communities in Lebanon, funded by UN agencies and PRM. He brings a strong, data-driven approach to helping organizations deploy ActivityInfo effectively.

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 programs 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.

You can register at: https://www.activityinfo.org/support/webinars/2026-01-22-from-silos-to-sys...

Once registered, you will receive the link to the Webinar in the email you provided. Please note that the Webinars are recorded and shared publicly.

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Climate Security in the Asia Pacific under a Shifting Geopolitical Context

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 02:15:07 +0000

This symposium aims to discuss the challenges and opportunities of climate security and will examine its continued relevance under a shifting geopolitical landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to take stock of the activities and achievements of the Asia-Pacific Climate Security (APCS) project conducted by IGES over the past three years. The APCS Policy Report Series will widely disseminate and critically reflect on the findings and insights from the APCS project to domestic and international researchers, relevant policymakers, and stakeholders interested in the field of climate security.

The APCS, launched in 2023 with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, aimed to grasp the state of climate security in the region, particularly among those vulnerable to climate change impacts. The project has covered a wide range of topics - energy security, food security, human mobility, climate change adaptation, and ocean and maritime security. Amid recent developments, we have observed significant shifts in climate action and, more broadly, in the geopolitical context, including new international agreements on climate finance, the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on climate change. The recent COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, has delivered a limited but needed step forward amid the difficult geopolitical situation. Within this dynamic landscape, climate security is of high importance as a field that contributes to continued progress in climate action. This symposium will bring together relevant international researchers and policymakers, to consolidate the activities and achievements of the APCS project to date, and discuss the future outlook.

Date/time: 13:00-17:30, 21 January, and 13:00-16:15, 22 January, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
Organiser: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Co-Organiser: The University of Tokyo Institute for Future Initiatives
Languages: English, Japanese (Simultaneous interpretation)

How to register

Registration and Programme Details:
https://www.iges.or.jp/en/events/20260121-22

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IMAS IEDD Levels 1&2 Course at MAT Kosovo

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:44:11 +0000

The mine action sector is increasingly being called upon to help to address the humanitarian impact of the widespread use of IEDs in recent conflicts. Taught by instructors with decades of operational experience in the location, identification and rendering safe of IEDs in some of the world’s most perilous conflict zones, the combined IMAS IEDD L1 (Search) and L2 (IEDD Assistant) course is for those who are already IMAS EOD Level 2 qualified or hold equivalent, recognised military or law enforcement EOD and IEDD qualifications. This course is particularly suited to those wanting to step up to a higher level of ability to enhance both their skill set and their employability on both national-security and humanitarian IEDD contracts

On successful completion of this combined course, students will have acquired the requisite knowledge, skills and methodology, consistent with IMAS 09:31:

The Level 1 (IEDD) qualification enables the trained holder of the qualification to understand the broad threat context, processes of Threat Assessment and Threat Analysis, to recognise IEDs expected within the specific context in which they have been trained, to prepare IEDD equipment and, under supervision, to search for IEDs as part of a clearance team. They may be directed to support the execution of semi-remote actions by an appropriately qualified supervisor; Level One personnel are not qualified to plan or conduct render safe procedures;

In addition to the skills of a Level 1 (IEDD) qualification, the Level 2 (IEDD) qualification enables the holder to understand and critically evaluate the assessed threat: Level Two operators are qualified to supervise the preparation of IEDD equipment and, under supervision, to apply remote or semi-remote actions designed to locate IEDs. Level Two personnel are not qualified to plan or conduct render safe procedures

Our courses are delivered complying to the exacting International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) as well as the UNMAS (UN Mine Action Service) standing operating procedures (SOP) where appropriate. This is to ensure quality of training, operational relevance and IMAS compliance. Our courses are externally validated by the UK-based “OpenCollegeNetwork” (OCN) - Credit4Learning NGO. This gives our training and your certification the credibility and recognition they deserve.

How to register

To register please visit our website page: https://www.pcm-erw.com/course-dates-pre-registration/

You can also contact us via:

• Website: https://www.pcm-erw.com/contact-us/
• Email: inquiries@pcm-erw.com
• Skype: PCM ERW
• Phone: +356 7935 8974

We help our students with their visa application process if needed.

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Field Operators IMAS EOD Levels 1&2 Course at MAT Kosovo

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:37:29 +0000

This course is designed for those who wish to make a difference, maybe start a fresh career or build on past experience. There are no pre-course requirements to attend this course. The IMAS Field Operator / IMAS EOD 1 & 2 Course is the foundation for a field technical role and a fundamental requirement for those wishing to work in this unique and exciting diverse industry, such as in project support roles of mine action programs.

On successful completion of the course, you will have acquired the requisite knowledge, skills & attitude necessary to perform the duties & tasks of a level 2 field operator. You will be able to assist in the planning and management and conduct of BAC and demining operations in accordance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS).

Our courses are delivered to the exacting International Mine Action Standards (IMAS). To ensure quality of training and IMAS compliance our courses are externally validated by the UK-based ‘Open College Network’ (OCN) - Credit4Learning NGO. This gives our training and your certification the credibility and recognition it deserves

How to register

To register please visit our website page: https://www.pcm-erw.com/course-dates-pre-registration/

You can also contact us via:

• Website: https://www.pcm-erw.com/contact-us/
• Email: inquiries@pcm-erw.com
• Skype: PCM ERW
• Phone: +356 7935 8974

We help our students with their visa application process if needed.

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Executive Short Course - Humanitarian Project Cycle Management

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:24:10 +0000

This executive course aims at strengthening the capacities of project managers to design humanitarian responses that focus on sustainable and locally defined changes.

The course is based on the Theory of Change (ToC) and Results-Based Management (RBM) approaches. Essential tools such as problem tree or logical framework are adapted to ensure the transfer of those approaches at operational level.

Throughout the course, participants will work on a case study to build a project, covering the entire project cycle. Emphasis is put on practice and experience sharing. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss about and reflect on their professional situation with the group and the trainer.

Learn more about the course and how to apply

How to register

Applications are submitted online via the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies website.
Applicants should have relevant professional experience in the humanitarian or development sector and a good command of English.

For questions or assistance with your application, please contact:
humanitarianstudies@unige.ch

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International Training on Sphere and CHS Standards April 23rd - 24th in Bangkok, Thailand

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:23:55 +0000

Learn how to promote Sphere within your network, and how this benefits the people affected by crisis and disaster that you serve. By the end of the module, you will be able to explain:

the Sphere Approach to humanitarian response;

Training Objectives

After completing the training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the concept of Sphere and put it into practice by linking it with project designing, planning, implantation and evaluation phases.
• Development of humanitarian context and Sphere
• Development of Sphere framework and Roadmap in Humanitarian context (Response and early recovery)
• Understand the philosophy (Humanitarian Charter) and principles of Sphere.
• Develop Sectoral Indicators, M&E Plan for their identified projects.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Sphere Handbook
• Development of strategic results framework around lifesaving approach
• Insights in different Humanitarian Approaches
• Be able to use the lifesaving/Sphere in their own fields of work for the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects
• Understand how to apply Results-Based Management throughout the project cycle.
• The implications of Sphere for your organisation in terms of organisational capacity, and cooperation with key actors/ stakeholders
• The use of evidence from monitoring and evaluation in decision-making
• Ensuring quality and accountability in humanitarian and development programmes by focusing on CHS (Core Humanitarian Standards)

Training Goal:

The goal of the Training is to give the trainers the background knowledge, skills and practical experience in order to make them capable of delivering the knowledge and technical assistance to the communities and their partners/organizational staff in Humnanitrain context around SPHERE.

It also aims at improving management effectiveness and accountability by defining realistic expected humanitarian results, monitoring progress toward the achievement of expected results, integrating lessons learned into management decisions and reporting on performance.

Target Group:

The training is aimed at experienced professionals, scholars, teachers, postgraduate students, I/NGOs, UN agencies, social workers, and anyone else with a keen interest in approaching M&E, project planning and management creatively.

About Resource Persons:

Muhammad Waqqas Ali, Senior Result-based Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, Team Leader, REgister Sphere Trainer:

https://spherestandards.org/training/tr-info/muhammad-waqqas-ali/

The trainer has more than 19 years of international experience from Europe, Africa and Asia for Islamic Relief, UNDP, WFP,SIDA, GAC, Mercy Corps, OCHA, Care International, Welthungerhilfe and Cesvi INGOs. He has worked with Results-Based Management one way or the other continuously since 2014 starting as a planning and monitoring advisor in UNDP and subsequently working as a trainer and consultant establishing RBM systems in a long range of programmes and sectors both in Turkey as well as in the UK. He has extensive experience as a trainer using a wide variety of mixed learning tools, training managers and employees in ministries, municipalities, universities, international NGOs and the private sector in project management, participatory planning and monitoring, Theory of Change, Logical Framework on RBM approach, stakeholder analysis, RBM as a concept etc. Additionally, he is part of the Humanitarian Development Academy UK as a trainer and course coordinator. Since 2017, he has served as a consultant for the International Institute of Peace and Development Studies Bangkok, Thailand for International training of trainers on Result Based Management Monitoring and Evaluation.

How to register

Link to download the application form:

Download Application Form for International Training on Sphere and CHS

Contact Us on the following emails:

iipds@arf-int.org

waqqas_awan@hotmail.com

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Training in Gender Mainstreaming

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:01:34 +0000

This training is ideal for;

1. Practitioners who would want to wear a Gender Lense in their programming
2. Practitioners interested in consulting in gender issues

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the concept of gender mainstreaming and how it relates to programming
2. Identify issues that need gender awareness
3. Describe various gender analysis frameworks
4. Apply different gender analysis tools
5. Explain different strategies and methods for gender mainstreaming
6. Describe various tools that can be used in monitoring & evaluation of gender mainstreaming and project and organizational levels
7. Explain what responsive gender budgeting entails

Gender mainstreaming is a strategy to achieve gender equality. It contributes to the formation of societies that are more equitable, inclusive and just by ensuring that the needs of both men and women are considered at all levels (policy, organizational and project/programme).

Training Content

Introduction to Gender: This will be an introductory session covering gender and sex as well as the various terminologies that are relevant in the field of gender. The concept of gender mainstreaming will also be introduced in this session.

Introduction to gender awareness: This session will describe what gender awareness is as well as uncover issues that need gender awareness in different contexts represented in the training. Lobbying and advocacy will be discussed as approaches and methodologies that can be used to raise gender awareness across different levels.

Understanding Gender Analysis: This session will describe some gender analysis frameworks that are commonly used. Some of the tools to be covered include The Havard Gender Analysis Framework, Capacities & Vulnerabilities Analysis Framework, Gender Equality & Empowerment Framework, Social Economic Gender Analysis, Gender Analysis Matrix and Social Relations Approach among many other.

Gender Analysis Tools: This session will cover some of the available gender analysis tools such The Daily Activity Profile, Gender Analysis Matrix, Access & Control Profile and the Daily Activity Profile among many other.
Monitoring & Evaluation in Gender Mainstreaming: This session will cover the different levels (Policy, Institutional & Project/Programme) of gender mainstreaming and what needs to be monitored and evaluated for each. The session will also cover the tools that can be used in each of the levels to do M& E.

Gender Responsive Budgeting: This session will cover the objectives and elements of a gender responsive budget, describe the process of developing one and how to monitor and evaluate one.

How to register

Application documents are available from:

https://copafrica.org/event/training-in-gender-mainstreaming-9th-to-13th-m...

Send in your filled application forms to Coalition for Peace in Africa (COPA) through any of the following emails:

1. copa@copafrica.org
2. trainings@copafrica.org
3. copafricatrainings@gmail.com

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Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation Training

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:38 +0000

This training is relevant for practitioners working in conflict and post conflict settings in Africa and are keen to have working knowledge of peacebuilding and conflict transformation, those who would like to integrate peacebuilding programming in their interventions and those interested in gaining more skills in conflict management, social reconstruction in post conflict settings and traditional conflict resolution.

The Course Content

Understanding Conflict: This section will focus on: 1) Understanding the concepts of conflict, violence and peace; 2) Analyzing conflicts

Conflict & Peacebuilding theories and practice : This section will focus on: 1) Identifying context specific peacebuilding interventions; 2) Working in teams to practice new theories and concepts; 3) Applying these ideas and skills to cases that relate to participants experiences and contexts

Conflict Sensitivity in Peacebuilding: In this section, participants will explore: 1) Understanding conflict sensitivity, 2) Application of conflict sensitivity in peacebuilding programs; 3) Conflict sensitive approaches

Skills for conflict transformation and peacebuilding: In this section participants will discuss: 1) Negotiation and mediation, 2) Trauma healing and reconciliation; 3) Breaking cycles of violence

Exploration of indigenous mechanisms in peacebuilding: This section will focus on: 1) Community mechanisms and peace processes; 2) Indigenous dispute resolution mechanisms, 3) Influence of indigenous mechanisms on external conflict interventions

Expected Training Results

1. A clear understanding of peace, violence and conflict
2. Increased understanding of different conflict analysis tools
3. A better understanding of conflict and peacebuilding theories including the ones applicable to participants projects interventions
4. An improved awareness of Conflict sensitive programming
5. Improved knowledge and skills of different conflict management strategies
6. Appreciation of indigenous conflict resolution strategies

How to register

For more information about the course, download the training prospectus and application form here:

https://copafrica.org/event/peacebuilding-nairobi-kenya-online/

Send your filled in application form to any of the following emails for processing: copafricatrainings@gmail.com/copa@copafrica.org/trainings@copafrica.org

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Ai for Humanitarian Response

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 03:03:39 +0000

Course Overview

This course is designed to equip humanitarian professionals with practical and ethical skills to apply Artificial Intelligence in crisis response, communication, and advocacy. Participants will explore how Ai can enhance early warning systems, improve needs assessments, strengthen public communication, and support evidence-based advocacy, particularly within the MENA and Levant contexts.

Through real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and region-specific insights, the course balances innovation with humanitarian principles, ensuring responsible, culturally sensitive, and ethical Ai adoption in fragile and conflict-affected environments.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundations of Artificial Intelligence in humanitarian response
• Apply Ai tools for faster crisis detection and needs assessment
• Use Ai to improve humanitarian communication and public engagement
• Counter misinformation and disinformation during crises
• Translate complex crisis data into compelling narratives and visuals

Key Takeaways

• Understand what Ai can and cannot responsibly do in humanitarian contexts
• Assess organizational Ai readiness across people, processes, technology, and ethics
• Identify high-value Ai use cases in disaster response, health, displacement, and aid delivery
• Recognize ethical risks including bias, surveillance, exclusion, and harm
• Strengthen advocacy while safeguarding information integrity
• Respond to misinformation and digital manipulation in crisis settings

Target Audience

• Senior leadership of NGOs and INGOs (Directors, Country Directors, Deputy Directors)

• Program and Operations Managers responsible for design, delivery, and oversight

• Protection, Safeguarding, and Human Rights leads

• MEAL, IM, and Data/Information Management professionals

• Digital transformation, innovation, and ICT managers

• Specialized/Cross-Cutting Participants

• Advocacy and communications leads working on policy, campaigns, and public information

• Health and public health professionals in emergency and displacement settings

• Supply chain and logistics managers

• Legal, compliance, and data protection officers

• Secondary Target Audience

• UN agency staff (program, protection, coordination, data, and policy roles)

• Government officials and regulators involved in humanitarian response, digital policy, or crisis management

• Donor agency staff (compliance, partnerships, innovation, and policy units)

  *****University students considering careers in the humanitarian sector

To register for the course, please complete the online registration form https://rovingcompass.com/artificial-intelligence-for-humanitarian-respons... and submit the course fee as instructed. Once payment is received, your place will be confirmed.

Registration is confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.

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CAS Art & Peace

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:43:25 +0000

Program Overview:

This program is a collaboration between the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW, swisspeace, and Atelier Mondial.

In times of uncertainty and violence, artistic activities can – as studies worldwide have shown – offer essential qualities for survival, such as refuge and continuity. Art can help people process trauma and build resilience. The potential of art in peacebuilding and promotion has recently garnered increased attention. Beyond the formalities of conventional diplomacy, art creates a space where dialogue can unfold, social tensions can be addressed, and diverse perspectives can be accounted for. Art creates opportunities to express complex emotions and experiences, sustainably transform conflicts, and contribute to peace.

Program Objectives:

• get a comprehensive overview of the potential and challenges of art in peacebuilding
• link latest findings from peace research and artistic practice to your work
• lay the foundation for your next career step
• exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice

Program Structure:

The CAS Art & Peace starts in January and runs till August. It is composed of four blocks and an optional (highly recommended) study trip.

• Block 1: 20-23 January 2026 | Kick-off and theoretical introductions, including special program in the framework of the 10th Basel Peace Forum.
• Block 2: 4-6 March 2026 | Art and mediation
• Block 3: 15-18 April 2026 | Art and dealing with the past
• Block 4: 20-22 May 2026 | Future topics and preparation for study trip
• Study trip: 29 May - 4 June 2026 (optional)
• Submission final project: 31 July 2026
• Presentation and certificates: 28 August 2026, including special program in the framework of the Kunsttage Basel

How to register

Please apply here: https://www.swisspeace.ch/courses/diploma-programs-university-of-applied-s...

This program is suitable for:

• practitioners and aspiring practitioners in the fields of peacebuilding, humanitarian work, international cooperation, and other related fields
• artists seeking to engage in international cooperation and peacebuilding
• representatives of (inter-) governmental organizations such as the United Nations or the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
• representatives of non-governmental organizations with an interest in exploring the intersections of peace and art
• researchers with a focus on peace and conflict research or artistic practices

If you are unsure, do not hesitate to contact swisspeace academy for personal advice.

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Online M.S. in Nutrition with a specialization in Humanitarian Assistance

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:34:36 +0000

Are you seeking a world-class graduate program without having to disrupt your busy life or career? The Online Master of Science degree at the Friedman School at Tufts University opens up new opportunities to earn your advanced degree.

Within our M.S. in Nutrition degree, the specialization in Humanitarian Assistance provides students with state-of-the-art technical, political, and experiential skills required for effective, creative, and empathetic humanitarian leadership.

Through our flexible, learner-centered courses, students will learn how to plan and manage both short-term emergency responses and longer-term prevention efforts.

The specialization connects students with faculty from the Feinstein International Center, the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, preparing graduates to advance their careers and better assist those affected by crises across the globe.

How to register

The Online M.S. in Nutrition with a specialization in Humanitarian Assistance admits candidates throughout the year.

Apply at https://nutrition.tufts.edu/admissions

Priority application deadlines for the Online M.S. in Nutrition:
December 1st for Spring 2026
April 15th for Summer 2026
July 15th for Fall 2026

Questions? Contact Dyan Mazurana, dyan.mazurana@tufts.edu

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