Humanitarian Principles and Practice

This is a three day workshop intended to familiarise aid workers with the humanitarian context, its legal framework and application of different humanitarian laws, principles, standards, and norms in practice.

The workshop will discuss the humanitarian context explaining concepts of humanitarianism, accountability, emergency, and disaster risk management cycle as well as international humanitarian law framework including RedR Cross Code of Conduct and humanitarian standards. Workshop will also explain the interaction of different actors in humanitarian response, their roles, as well as challenges. Participants will learn application of standards and humanitarian principles in practice through simulation exercise thus complementing the gained knowledge with practical skills.

So, what does the workshop cover?

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

• Understand the nature of humanitarian work
• Explain different laws that apply to Humanitarian contexts outlining  the key ideas of each
• Describe principles, codes and standards which apply to humanitarian work
• Apply principles, codes and standards to humanitarian work.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of different actors in humanitarian responses
• Discuss impacts and dilemmas associated with humanitarian work.

Who should attend?

Aid workers involved in humanitarian response and willing to learn about the context they work in.

What language is it available in?

Available in English

RedR UK is an HPass accredited organisation. Our courses adhere to HPass quality standards of best practice in humanitarian learning and assessment.

To find out more, please follow the link onto the HPass website.

This sounds interesting – is there a cost?

We ask for a contribution of 1,350 SDG per day and per participant for International NGOs, 450 SDG per day and per participant for National NGOs and for Students 250 SDG per day and per participant.

Thanks!  Now, how do I apply?

To book your seat on the training, please down load our training application form here and submit it, fully completed and signed, via email to:

Sudan.Admin@redr.org.uk

For further queries, please contact us at:

Contact numbers:

Landline:    +249 (0) 154884467

Mobile:  +249 (0) 920000236

You can also directly visit us in our offices in Khartoum, Building No: 37, Area Khartoum 2, Block No 3/4/A, west of Faroug cemetery.