HI017: CERTIFICATE COURSE IN SHELTER AND SETTLEMENTS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

This course aims at discussing the relevance of providing accommodating shelter and even settlement in cases where natural disasters happen. As the number and complexity of disasters are growing, governments and Netherlands organizations are making great efforts in increasing their technical and financial preparedness in addressing disasters whence reducing risk and vulnerabilities as well as adapting to changes in climate. The course aims at equipping learners with skills and knowledge on how to respond to the needs of shelter when a natural disaster happens.

At the end of the course, learners are expected to have garnered skills and practical expertise on shelter and settlement policies, methods, tools, and procedures in the humanitarian system.

The topics to be covered include the following;

Practical knowledge for shelter and settlement design, planning and programming in disaster, crisis, and developmental setups

Shelter cluster system

Creating shelter needs assessment plans

Evaluation of the roles of humanitarian actors in promoting sustainable and resilient shelter

Operations of humanitarian agencies in post-disaster situations

Scenarios demonstrating cultural, environmental, and social awareness and the ethical practices relating to shelter

Course Begins on the 1st of every month for three months.

Course Level: Certificate Course

Cost: Amount €500