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Budgeting for Nonprofits: Building Strong and Practical Budgets
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:19:48 +0000
A clear and well-structured budget is essential for effective nonprofit planning and responsible use of funds. Whether you are preparing a project budget, supporting grant applications, or managing ongoing programs, understanding how to develop and manage budgets is a critical skill.
Join our free webinar, “Budgeting for Nonprofits: Building Strong and Practical Budgets,” led by Dr. Eva Wieners, which will guide you through key budgeting concepts commonly used in nonprofit organizations and discuss how thoughtful budgeting supports program delivery and financial sustainability.
Event Details
Date: 5 Feb 2026, Thursday
Time: 11:00 Am (CET)
Via Online: Zoom
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- The purpose of budgeting in nonprofit organizations
- Core components of a nonprofit project budget
- Common budgeting challenges faced by nonprofits and how to address them
- Basic approaches to tracking and managing budgets
- How budgeting skills connect to stronger grant and funding applications
This webinar is a practical starting point for anyone looking to strengthen their budgeting knowledge and prepare for more advanced learning.
How to register
Register now to reserve your spot and learn how budgeting can better support your nonprofit’s work.
UOC - UNITAR Online Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning in International Affairs and Diplomacy – Full-Time (October 2026)
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:52:07 +0000
In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international affairs and diplomacy is constantly rising.
This Master’s programme is designed to suit the needs of students and professionals interested in both developing essential knowledge for understanding international affairs, as well as strengthening their capacities in the practice of diplomacy. This Master’s Degree will allow diplomats, government officials, students and other stakeholders to upgrade their studies and knowledge combining the best of university education and UN executive training.
Working professionals are strongly encouraged to apply for the part-time programme due to the heavy workload (60 ECTS). To register for the part-time programme please click here.
How to register
Access: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/uoc-unitar-online-masters-degree-lif...
UOC - UNITAR Online Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning in International Affairs and Diplomacy – Part-Time (October 2026)
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:50:07 +0000
In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international affairs and diplomacy is constantly rising.
This Master’s programme is designed to suit the needs of students and professionals interested in both developing essential knowledge for understanding international affairs, as well as strengthening their capacities in the practice of diplomacy. This Master’s Degree will allow diplomats, government officials, students and other stakeholders to upgrade their studies and knowledge combining the best of university education and UN executive training.
How to register
Access: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/uoc-unitar-online-masters-degree-lif...
UOC - UNITAR Online Specialization Diploma in Regional Studies and International Institutions – Full-Time (October 2026)
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:48:17 +0000
In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international affairs and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishment of this Online Specialization Diploma in Regional Studies and International Institutions between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) holds great significance.
This Specialization Diploma is designed to be perfectly suited to the needs of students and professionals interested in both developing their understanding of international affairs, as well as strengthening their capacities in the field of regional studies. This Specialization Diploma will allow diplomats, government officials, students and other stakeholders to upgrade their studies and knowledge combining the best of university education and UN executive training.
How to register
Access: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/uoc-unitar-online-specialization-dip...
UOC - UNITAR Online Expert Diploma in Regional Studies (October 2026)
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:45:57 +0000
In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international affairs and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishment of this Online Expert Diploma in Regional Studies between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) holds great significance.
This Expert Diploma is designed to be perfectly suited to the needs of students and professionals interested in both developing their understanding of international affairs and multilateral diplomacy. This Expert Diploma will allow diplomats, government officials, students and other stakeholders to upgrade their studies and knowledge combining the best of university education and UN executive training.
How to register
Access: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/uoc-unitar-online-expert-diploma-reg...
UOC - UNITAR Online Expert Diploma in Regional Studies (October 2026)
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:40:43 +0000
In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international affairs and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishment of this Online Expert Diploma in Regional Studies between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) holds great significance.
This Expert Diploma is designed to be perfectly suited to the needs of students and professionals interested in both developing their understanding of international affairs and multilateral diplomacy. This Expert Diploma will allow diplomats, government officials, students and other stakeholders to upgrade their studies and knowledge combining the best of university education and UN executive training.
How to register
Access: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/uoc-unitar-online-expert-diploma-reg...
UOC - UNITAR Online Expert Diploma in International Institutions (October 2026)
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:37:59 +0000
In an increasingly interconnected, globalized and complex world, where the importance of multilateral dialogue and cooperation is ever growing, the demand for training and capacity development in the field of international affairs and diplomacy is constantly rising. In this regard, the establishment of this Online Expert Diploma in International Institutions between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) holds great significance.
This Expert Diploma is designed to be perfectly suited to the needs of students and professionals interested in both developing their understanding of international affairs and multilateral diplomacy. This Expert Diploma will allow diplomats, government officials, students and other stakeholders to upgrade their studies and knowledge combining the best of university education and UN executive training.
How to register
Access: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/uoc-unitar-online-expert-diploma-int...
UOC - UNITAR Online Expert Diploma in International Institutions (October 2026)
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:09:10 +0000
Understanding the institutional framework of the United Nations in today's international system. This programme gives students a comprehensive understanding of international institutions, including the UN, international law, international relations and international political economics.
There are a number of advantages to studying this type of programme at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), compared with other options:
Flexibility: the UOC offers an online teaching model that allows students to organize their studies according to their personal needs and circumstances.
Personalized tutoring: UOC students have access to a personal tutor who will help them with their learning and provide support and guidance throughout the programme.
Practical approach: the UOC programme is designed to give students practical training geared to problem-solving, which will prepare them for their future careers.
How to register
Access: https://event.unitar.org/full-catalog/uoc-unitar-online-expert-diploma-int...
GIS for Public Health - Online Certificate Course
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:56:20 +0000
The physical and social environment that surrounds us plays an important part in our health and wellbeing. The geography concept of ‘place’ thus cannot be ignored in public health. Whether investigating the level of environmental pollution, access to recreation or health services, or the patterns or spread of disease, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide the standard platform for exploring spatial attributes and relationships between our environment and health.
This course consists of a mix of lectures, demonstrations and plenty of practical time for hands-on data analysis in industry standard GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, R). No prior knowledge of GIS is required, though completion of pre-course work is essential preparation for this intensive course.
Who should attend this training?
Programme staff of Public Health humanitarian and development agencies including project managers, officers and assistants.
What are the key modules of the training?
- Introduction to GIS and how it is used in public health and epidemiological research;
- Working with and integrating spatial and non-spatial data;
- Geographic scale and spatial precision;
- Projections;
- Geocoding;
- Visualization;
- Thematic mapping;
- Understanding spatial relationships;
- Route analysis and spatial linkage of exposure, contextual and confounder information for epidemiological or health risk assessment studies;
- Case study.
What are the main training objectives?
The following objectives will be achieved by the end of the training:
- To understand how GIS can be used to enhance public health and research;
- To acquire, add, manipulate, visualize and map spatial data in a GIS;
- To be able to perform basic spatial analyses.
What learning approach and language will be used in the training?
The entire training will be facilitated in English.
The training delivery method includes in-person interactive lectures, brainstorming, groupwork, PowerPoint presentations, articles, videos, quizzes and assessments.
When is the training period?
2nd to 6th February 2026
How to register
To register for the course, you need to complete our course application form then proceed to pay the training fees through any of the following options: bank transfer, Western Union or WorldRemit Internet Money Transfer. The deadline for registration is Sunday 1st February 2026.
Summer School on Misinformation, Disinformation and Hate Speech - Hybrid Format: Rome (Italy) and online
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:32:37 +0000
Technological advancements are revolutionising how people connect, communicate, and access information, creating unprecedented opportunities for sharing knowledge and fostering cooperation and advancements in all human disciplines. However, these same innovations have enabled the rapid spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, posing significant risks to the integrity of the information ecosystem. Safeguarding this integrity is essential to protecting human rights, peace and security, and a sustainable future.
The international community continues to grapple with the geopolitical and societal challenges posed by these phenomena. Misinformation and disinformation increase vulnerability and amplify risks, while hate speech undermines dignity and safety, often inciting violence and creating societal instability. Recognising the severity of these issues, the UN General Assembly has called for international cooperation to counter their spread, as reflected in the Secretary-General’s 2022 report on disinformation and the 2021 resolution establishing the International Day for Countering Hate Speech.
In June 2024, the UN published its Global Principles for Information Integrity, which addresses these challenges by promoting transparency, accountability, and collaboration among governments, tech companies, civil society, and individuals. These guidelines aim to combat harmful narratives, protect human rights, and foster trust by creating a secure and inclusive digital space.
The 4th edition of the Summer School on Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech will be delivered in a hybrid format from 6 to 10 July 2026 by UNICRI and the Italian Society for International Organisation (SIOI).
The Summer School will provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the various dimensions of disinformation, hate speech, and fake news, including the role of social media in war and political propaganda campaigns. The existing international legal and policy frameworks will be examined to improve participants’ ability to address the issue comprehensively and promote their role as advocates for an effective change in public policies, strategies, and practices. More specifically, the curriculum includes the following topics:
- The difference between disinformation and misinformation and the different types of disinformation and misinformation.
- The difference between hate speech and freedom of expression.
- An overview of the international legal framework and human rights standards used to counter hate speech and disinformation.
- The role of fake news in fuelling hate speech and the link between fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech.
- The role of social media hate speech and disinformation in war and political propaganda campaigns.
- The role of AI in disinformation.
- Disinformation: techniques and strategies. Tools to detect and debunk disinformation.
- Tools to monitor and respond to misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech – including the role of media.
- Proposing a counternarrative to hate speech – Debunking as a method of uncovering hate speech, disinformation, misinformation, and fake news.
The Summer School offers professional, legal, social, scientific, and academic perspectives through theoretical lectures, group discussions, dynamic case studies, individual readings, and practical exercises. The faculty is composed of expert scholars and academics from leading universities, representatives of the United Nations system, international human rights bodies, and the civil society.
Whether attending the course in person at the SIOI’s historical premises in the centre of Rome (Italy), or through a dedicated online platform, participants will have the opportunity to interact with international recognised experts and peers from all over the world, to exchange view and opinions and build lasting professional relationships. The course experience aims to fostering intercultural dialogue and to promoting a deeper understanding of some of the world’s most complex and debated issues.
1. Entry Requirements
The course is intended for university and post-graduate students, PhD candidates, media and other professionals, including United Nations (UN) personnel, as well as anyone interested in gaining an understanding of disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech; how they manifest themselves and what tools are available to combat them.
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements::
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a first university degree program (bachelor’s level or equivalent).
- Possess a strong command of the English language.
2. Course Methodology
The Summer School adopts a hybrid model of learning, which allows participants to attend lectures either in person or virtually through their own device, so as to adjust to individual needs.
Classes will be delivered live for those participants on-site and will be streamed for those connected remotely. Special attention will be devoted to ensuring synchronous and seamless interaction with and amongst instructors and participants, both online and in class.
The class schedule may be subject to change for additional activities, which will be communicated before the course begins. Absences resulting from inadequate planning will not be considered justified. Participants who do not complete the course will not be entitled to the certificate award, refunds, or reductions in registration fees.
In-person modality
Classes take place at SIOI in Rome (Italy) from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm CEST.
Online modality
Classes will be streamed via a dedicated online platform from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm CEST from Monday to Friday. Online participants are expected to adjust their schedules to fully participate in the classes irrespective of the time zones they are in.
Participants need a computer (recommended) or a mobile device with audio and video capabilities, a headset with a microphone to connect to the audio through the computer or mobile device, as well as a reliable internet connection. We recommend accessing audio through the computer. No special software is required. Upon acceptance to the course, participants will be provided with the information to access the platform.
3. Certificate of Participation
Upon successful completion of the entire Summer School programme, participants will be awarded a certificate of participation jointly issued by the United Nations and SIOI. The Organizers reserve the right to take into account duly justified and exceptional reasons for absences when determining eligibility for the certificate.
How to register
4. How to Apply
Application Procedure
- Online application via INDICO platform (UN):
Applicants are required to register on the INDICO platform of the United Nations and submit their application exclusively through the online system. PLEASE CLICK HERE. - Required documents:
During the application process, candidates will be required to:- upload a recent photograph (which can be taken directly through the platform using the website tools)
- upload a scanned copy of a valid passport or another valid identification document.
- Application deadline:
Applications must be completed and submitted through the INDICO platform by 21 June 2026. The selection is carried out on a rolling basis.
5. Applicants Requiring a VISA (IMPORTANT)
Applicants requiring a visa are advised to submit an early application (preferably by 31 March 2026) and notify the Administrative Office of this circumstance. The visa shall be issued by the competent Italian Diplomatic Authorities in the countries of nationality or residence of participants or the relevant Visa Application Centre.
Please consider that booking an appointment with the competent Italian Diplomatic Authorities or the Visa Application Centre may take up to 3 months and issuing a visa takes approximately 30 days. Neither UNICRI nor SIOI can be held accountable in case of visa refusal.
6. Selection and Acceptance
- Confirmation of acceptance:
The outcome of the selection process will be communicated to applicants via e-mail within one week following submission of the application. - Acceptance of the application:
Once the application has been reviewed and accepted, it will be formally registered in the system. - Enrollment of the candidate:
The candidate’s enrollment will be finalised only upon receipt of full payment
Peacebuilding and Humanitarianism at a Crossroads (Call for Proposals due 13 Feb 2026)
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:30:30 +0000
The Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education is holding a virtual seminar on Friday, April 24 titled "Peacebuilding and Humanitarianism at a Crossroads." We are now looking for proposals. The deadline for proposal submissions is February 13.
Seminar Theme: This virtual seminar to be held April 24 provides an opportunity to learn from educators, professionals, and career experts about pathways and strategies to pursue a career in peacebuilding and humanitarian action. We are seeking presenters who canprovide insight into pathways that might be taken and trends that might be examined for professionals, especially those early in their careers. Read the proposal application for more detail. Only those proposals falling within the theme will be considered.
Honorarium Paid: A $100 honorarium will be paid to all presenters
More detail is here including the proposal application form.
The virtual seminar will be preceded by a face-to-face networking event and career panel on Thursday, April 23 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Arlington Campus of George Mason University.
Registration for both the April 23 and 24 events will open in a few weeks. Both events will be free of charge. The programs are supported by a generous grant from The Biosophical Institute in Bath, ME.
For more information contact admin@foragecenter.org
How to register
Registration will posted at www.foragecenter.org by late February. Call for Proposals due 13 Feb 2026
MEAL in Action (2026)
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:18:25 +0000
MEAL in Action (2026)
Adaptive MEAL when plans meet realitySelf-Study Certificate Course
Start: Immediate Access
Time: Approximately 3 hours to complete
You designed a good system. Indicators were clear. Baseline was done. Data collection was planned. Then six months in, attendance collapsed in half your sites. The data looked suspicious. Community leaders showed up with complaints. The donor emailed asking why you're behind target. Most MEAL training ends at the plan. This one starts where they stop—when implementation gets messy. Without adaptive MEAL skills, you face:
- Monitoring data that shows problems but no framework for deciding what to do
- Suspicious numbers you report anyway because you don't know how to validate them
- Overall averages that hide the fact some groups are being left behind
- Cultural tensions or unintended effects that weren't in your theory of change
- End-of-project reports that explain what happened but not what you learned
This course puts you in the role of MEAL Manager for a women's economic empowerment program. Over 24 months of simulated program time, you'll face the decisions that define effective MEAL practice—and learn frameworks you can apply immediately. No abstract theory. Real decisions with real consequences. After this course, you'll confidently:
- Design sampling strategies that reveal patterns instead of hiding them in averages
- Decide "adapt now" versus "investigate first" using a clear adaptive management framework
- Triangulate suspicious data before it undermines your credibility
- Use disaggregation to show who is benefiting and who is being left behind
- Capture unintended consequences—positive and negative—that fall outside your logframe
- Communicate disappointing results to donors as learning, not failure
This self-paced course combines video lessons with comprehensive reference materials:
- Video lessons following a realistic 24-month case study simulation
- 40-page Participant Handbook — complete course transcript for reference
- 5 Field Note PDFs — printable guides on sampling, adaptive management, triangulation, disaggregation, and unintended consequences
- 15-question knowledge assessment
- Reflection and action planning tool
- Certificate upon completion
- MEAL/M&E officers and managers in NGOs or humanitarian programs
- Program staff who handle reporting and donor relations
- Anyone who's built a MEAL plan but struggles when reality deviates
- Practitioners ready to move beyond basic indicators to adaptive, evidence-based decision-making
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of MEAL concepts (outcomes, outputs, indicators, baselines) and some exposure to program implementation. New to MEAL? Start with Planning for MEAL first.
Course developed and presented by Neil Kendrick, founder of ELD Impact, with 25+ years of experience training humanitarian professionals across 20+ countries.
How to registerSee the full course curriculum and sign up here or contact us by email at mail@eldtraining.com.
MEAL Planning in Practice (2026)
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:22:23 +0000
MEAL Planning in Practice (2026)
Practical MEAL systems for small NGOs without dedicated M&E staffSelf-Study Certificate Course
Start: Immediate Access
Time: Typically around 3 hours to complete
You've been handed MEAL responsibilities but no one showed you how to actually do it. You know you need to track progress and prove impact, but the frameworks feel complicated and the jargon doesn't help. Most MEAL training assumes you have a dedicated M&E team and months to design systems. For smaller NGOs, that's not reality. Without a workable MEAL system, organizations face:
- Donors asking for evidence of impact you can't provide
- Data collection that buries your team without informing decisions
- No clear way to know if you're reaching the most vulnerable
- Missed opportunities to adapt when something isn't working
- End-of-project reports scrambled together from incomplete records
This practical training gives you a simple, working MEAL system you can build this week. You'll follow a program officer's journey as she builds her MEAL plan from scratch, facing the same questions you do: Are we reaching the most vulnerable? Are we creating real change? How do I prove impact to the donor? No complex frameworks designed for large agencies. Just what works when resources are limited and you need something functional. Through this training, you'll be able to:
- Build a MEAL Framework Table for any project using a 9-column planning structure
- Design indicators that measure both reach and quality
- Set realistic targets based on context, not wishful thinking
- Run monthly learning meetings that turn data into decisions
- Explain your MEAL system to donors with confidence
This self-paced course combines video lessons with practical tools you can use immediately:
- Video presentations following a realistic case study
- The MEAL Framework Table — a 9-column planning tool covering what to measure, how to calculate it, where data comes from, who collects it, and who gets informed
- The Monthly Learning Meeting template — a 4-part agenda that turns data into decisions
- The MEAL Plan Quality Checklist — a review tool to check your plan before you finalize it
- Knowledge check to test your understanding
- Certificate upon completion
Course developed and presented by Neil Kendrick, founder of ELD Impact, with 25+ years of experience training humanitarian professionals across 20+ countries
How to registerSee the full course curriculum and sign up here or contact us by email at mail@eldtraining.com.
Organization Development and Systems Strengthening (ODSS) - Online Certificate Course
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:10:50 +0000
Humanitarian and development agencies play a very significant role in addressing the gaps in service delivery at community level. However, studies have shown that most of these agencies often lack requisite technical, financial and managerial capacity to effectively address these challenges. This has resulted in poor utilization of resources and consequently low impact from their interventions among target communities.
In order to bridge the prevalent institutional and programming capacity gaps of humanitarian and development agencies, IDEAL Public Health and Development Consultancy (IPHDC) has organized this five-day training on Organization Development and Systems Strengthening (ODSS). This approach is globally applied by funding agencies, intermediary organizations, capacity-building consultants and civil society organizations (CSOs).
What is the main training objective?
To strengthen institutional and programming capacity of humanitarian and development agencies for greater impact of their actions.
When is the training?
2nd to 6th February 2026
Who should attend this training?
Administrators of development and humanitarian agencies, program managers, project managers and officers.
What are the key aspects of the training?
- Introduction to Organization Development and Systems Strengthening (ODSS).
- Project Management.
- Leadership and Governance.
- Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement.
- Financial Resource Management.
- Administration and Human Resource Management (HRM).
- Networking and Advocacy.
- Knowledge Management (KM).
- Sustainability of organizations.
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).
What learning approach and language will be used in the training?
The entire training will be facilitated in English.
The training delivery method includes interactive webinar sessions, PowerPoint presentations, articles, videos, quizzes and assessments.
How to register
To register, you need to complete our course application form then proceed to pay the training fees using any of the following options: bank transfer, Western Union or WorldRemit Internet Money Transfer. The deadline for registration is Sunday 1st February 2026.
For more information, send an email to training@iphdcinternational.org or call +254 (20) 2345572.
Public Health in Emergencies (PHiE) - Online Certificate Course
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:07:11 +0000
Emergencies, such as disasters, crises, epidemics and pandemics, can all impact public health: Often people living in affected areas face disruptions to safe water and sanitation services, putting them at increased risk of waterborne and vector-borne diseases.
IDEAL Public Health and Development Consultancy (IPHDC) has developed a Public Health in Emergencies (PHiE) training program which focuses on critical public health issues faced by actors working in emergencies and humanitarian situations. This training has been developed to capacitate actors to effectively respond to public health challenges among populations in complex emergencies.
What are the training objectives
- To enhance participants’ technical knowledge and understanding of public health concepts and their application in emergency contexts.
- To equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to public health crises, including pandemics, natural disasters and other emergencies.
- To strengthen participants’ capacity to coordinate and implement public health interventions during emergencies.
- To foster a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to public health emergency response among participants.
Who should attend this training?
UN, Government and NGO staff including programme managers, project managers and officers especially those working in WASH, health and nutrition programmes.
What are the modules of the training?
- Introduction to Public Health in emergencies (PHiE)
- Public Health emergency preparedness and response
- Basic epidemiology and surveillance in emergency settings
- Water supply and quality control, including emergency WASH infrastructure
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) disease prevention and control
- Nutrition in emergencies (NiE)
- Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) in emergencies
- Coordination and collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Monitoring and Evaluation of public health in emergencies
What learning approach and language will be used in the training?
The training delivery method includes interactive online sessions, PowerPoint presentations, articles, publications, documentaries, quizzes and assessments.
The entire training will be facilitated in English.
When is the training period?
9th to 13th February 2026
How to register
Interested individuals should complete our Course Application Form before Sunday 8th February 2026.
For more information on our courses you can visit our training page. Also you can send an email to training@iphdcinternational.org or call +254 (20) 2345572.
Water and sanitation engineering: from emergency towards development
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:05:34 +0000
Introduction
The main objective of this course, co-organised by the ICRC and the University of Neuchâtel, is to train qualified and motivated engineers and scientists who are active (or intending to become active) in the wash-sector in humanitarian contexts. The participants should be able, at the end of the course, to plan, implement and monitor water and sanitation emergency programs, and design an emergency response in the context of humanitarian operations as well as to better understand the institutional context of humanitarian situations.
The training covers a wide range of technical aspects required to efficiently handle emergency situations with approaches aiming towards development. The training thereby facilitates integration of engineers and scientists in humanitarian operations and makes the participants aware of the close links between public health, water and sanitation in disaster-stricken populations.
Methodology
The training course is subdivided a mixture of theoretical sessions directly followed by practical work in the field. The following topics are covered: fundamentals of water supply, i.e. basics of operational hydrogeology, water resource management, groundwater exploration and exploitation, water quality and treatment, water distribution, sanitation in emergencies and WASH relevant aspects of epidemic management. During the practical course, all the theoretical assets are combined with hands-on exercises in all fields, from assemblage of an emergency water treatment and distribution unit, water and bacteriological analysis, well testing and geophysical exploration in parallel with a week-long simulation exercise which focuses on developing intervention strategies during emergency response within the complex humanitarian institutional landscape.
Objectives
- identify, formulate and analyse issues of water supply, sanitation and public health
- plan, implement and monitor a water and sanitation emergency programs in the context of a humanitarian operation;
- better understand the institutional context of a humanitarian situation and design an emergency response.
Target audience
- The course is designed for engineers and scientists interested in a humanitarian engagement in the domain of water and sanitation.
Online Registration is open
https://www.unine.ch/formation/water-and-sanitation-engineering-from-emerg...
Coordination/ContactDr. Ellen Milnes
Centre of Hydrogeology and Geothermics of the University of Neuchâtel (CHYN)
Université de Neuchâtel
Rue Emile-Argand 11
2000 Neuchâtel
+41 (0)32 718 25 94
ellen.milnes@unine.ch
Sustainable solar water scheme design in humanitarian and development contexts
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:05:11 +0000
Introduction
The aim of this course, which is co-organised by ICRC and the University of Neuchâtel, is to train qualified and motivated engineers and scientists who are active (or intending to become active) in the Energy-Environment or WASH-sector in humanitarian and development contexts in the booming field of solarisation of water supply systems. The participants should be able, at the end of the course, to plan, design, implement and assess cost-effectiveness of solar water supply systems in the context of humanitarian and development operations.
The training covers a wide range of technical and economic aspects required to implement sustainable solar water schemes aiming towards development. Solarisation of water schemes is currently booming worldwide, with climate-resilient solutions high on the strategic agenda of INGOS, UN agencies, donors and governments. Technical know-how on specificities of water-scheme solarisation have so far not been consistently integrated in academic curricula of engineers and scientists active in the WASH sector, which is why such dedicated trainings are of prime importance. The specificities of this training are both the integration of borehole dynamic processes into the design of solar water schemes as well as the hands-on mounting of a full solar water scheme in the field.
Methodology
The training course is subdivided into a mixture of theoretical sessions directly followed by practical work in the field. The following topics are covered: basics of operational hydrogeology, water resource management and solar feasibility studies, groundwater exploitation, borehole characterization, well-inspection and rehabilitation, pumping tests and interpretation, fundamentals of water distribution design and reservoir dimensioning, solar energy principles and solar water scheme design, cost and life cycle analysis, operation and maintenance.
During the practical course, all the theoretical assets are combined with hands-on exercises in all fields, from well inspection to pumping tests to the design and assemblage of a full solar water scheme in parallel with real case study exercises following all steps.
Objectives
- Introduction to relevant principles of applied hydrogeology, with particular emphasis on optimized groundwater exploitation, water management in humanitarian and development contexts
- Introduction to borehole diagnostics and solar pre-feasibility studies
- To plan, design, carry out and interpret a pump test to obtain the ‘safe solar yield’ as design input for solar water scheme design
- Introduction to design of water distribution networks, from water point to reservoir, with particular emphasis on specificities of solar water schemes
- To understand the close link between exploitation schemes/energy consumption and solar water scheme design
- To get familiar with the basics of solar energy principles and the factors affecting solar pumping schemes functioning
- To learn how to design a solar water scheme based on the result of the pumping test
- To get hands-on experience in assembling a complete solar water supply scheme
- To get familiarized with life-cycle analysis in order to compare different technology choices and optimize exploitation costs
Target audience
The course is designed for engineers and scientists interested in the domain of water supply and solar systems in humanitarian and development contexts. Previous knowledge or experience of solar energy technology is not required.
How to registerComplete online registration under:
https://www.unine.ch/formation/sustainable-solar-water-scheme-design-in-hu...
Coordination/ContactDr. Ellen Milnes
Centre of Hydrogeology and Geothermics of the University of Neuchâtel (CHYN)
Université de Neuchâtel
Rue Emile-Argand 11
2000 Neuchâtel
+41 (0)32 718 25 94
ellen.milnes@unine.ch
Certificate in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (UPEACE-UNITAR) - Online Modality
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:40:11 +0000
The ONLINE Certificate in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes offers participants an understanding of the role that international law and institutions play in the settlement of international and transnational disputes. This specialization examines the role of national and international courts and tribunals in contributing to the settlement of disputes. As international and transnational adjudication has acquired a more prominent role in international relations, it is essential to understand how these global and regional courts are responding to the challenges of the early 21st Century.
Participants will examine the role of international law in the settlement of disputes in a wide array of fields such as human rights, armed conflicts, territorial and maritime border issues, environment and climate change, multilateral trade, investments, amongst others and will learn not only the traditional legal processes employed in international and transnational adjudication, but also the alternative forms of dispute settlement prevalent in international law.
Participants will have the opportunity to complete the program within a six-month period, between September and March.
This programme, offered by two UN entities (University for Peace and United Nations Institute for Training and Research), combines the best of academic and executive-style education. Students will also gain first-hand experience of the work of the United Nations (UN) as they will have the opportunity to participate in the optional field trips to Geneva and/or The Hague where the UN maintains a significant presence.
How to register
Access: https://upeace.org/admission-form/
Eligibility
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
- English proficiency
- Excellent academic performance
Admissions Requirements
- English Proficiency Test Scores Report
- Statement of Purpose
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Official Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Degree
- Undergraduate Degree Certificate of Graduation
- Transcripts of Records
- Copy of Passport
- Passport-size photo for ID purposes
Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy (UPEACE-UNITAR) - Online Modality
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:37:43 +0000
The Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy is a programme permitting students to specialize in the interface between international law and diplomacy. It will not only broaden students’ knowledge in the field of international law and its various foundational dimensions but will also equip them with knowledge and skills to work in the field of diplomacy and related international careers. During this programme, students will analyse the different dimensions of international law including those related to law-making, armed conflicts, human rights, economic relations, as well as those related to the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century including dispute settlement and conflict resolution.
Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional career and employability. Additionally, students will gain first-hand experience of the work of the United Nations (UN), as they will have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to Geneva and The Hague, where the UN maintains a significant presence.
Participants will have the opportunity to complete the program within a six-month period, between September and March.
This programme, offered by two UN entities (University for Peace and United Nations Institute for Training and Research), combines the best of academic and executive-style education. Students will also gain first-hand experience of the work of the United Nations (UN) as they will have the opportunity to participate in the optional field trips to Geneva and/or The Hague where the UN maintains a significant presence.
How to register
Access: https://upeace.org/admission-form/
Eligibility
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
- English proficiency
- Excellent academic performance
Admissions Requirements
- English Proficiency Test Scores Report
- Statement of Purpose
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Official Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Degree
- Undergraduate Degree Certificate of Graduation
- Transcripts of Records
- Copy of Passport
- Passport-size photo for ID purposes
Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy (UPEACE-UNITAR) - Online Modality
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:33:59 +0000
The Certificate in Development Studies and Diplomacy is an interdisciplinary and holistic programme that will not only broaden student’s knowledge in the field of development studies, sustainability and diplomacy but it will also equip them with the required soft skills for a successful international career in any of these areas of expertise.
Offered in an online format, students in this programme will analyse the different dimensions of development, including environmental, social, economic, and human dimensions, as well as the theory and practice of diplomacy in the 21st century.
Participants will have the opportunity to complete the program within a six-month period, between September and March.
Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional career and employability. Careers in this field can be very broad. Prospective employers include governments, international organizations, development agencies, academia and the private sector.
This programme, offered by two UN entities (University for Peace and United Nations Institute for Training and Research), combines the best of academic and executive-style education. Students will also gain first-hand experience of the work of the United Nations (UN) as they will have the opportunity to participate in the optional field trips to Geneva and/or The Hague where the UN maintains a significant presence.
How to register
Access: https://upeace.org/admission-form/
Eligibility
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
- English proficiency
- Excellent academic performance
Admissions Requirements
- English Proficiency Test Scores Report
- Statement of Purpose
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Official Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Degree
- Undergraduate Degree Certificate of Graduation
- Transcripts of Records
- Copy of Passport
- Passport-size photo for ID purposes
