- Platform
- FutureLearn
- Provider
- Deakin University
- Effort
- 3 hours/week
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Language
- English
- Credentials
- Paid Certificate Available
- Course Link
Overview
Explore guiding principles and approaches used by humanitarian teams.
Earthquake, flood, fire, famine and conflict — we seem to be hearing more about these things every day, and watching as they impact communities all over the world. Fortunately there are organisations trained and ready to assist communities affected by disasters.
On this course you will explore the long history of humanitarianism, learning about the important principles and values that underpin it. You’ll also discover how the humanitarianism works across the globe, understanding how responses to disasters are coordinated and learning more about the various bodies involved.
This course has been created for those working in the humanitarian sector and those interested in humanitarian issues and leadership.
What topics will you cover?
Taught by
Matthew Clarke and Phil Connors
Explore guiding principles and approaches used by humanitarian teams.
Earthquake, flood, fire, famine and conflict — we seem to be hearing more about these things every day, and watching as they impact communities all over the world. Fortunately there are organisations trained and ready to assist communities affected by disasters.
On this course you will explore the long history of humanitarianism, learning about the important principles and values that underpin it. You’ll also discover how the humanitarianism works across the globe, understanding how responses to disasters are coordinated and learning more about the various bodies involved.
This course has been created for those working in the humanitarian sector and those interested in humanitarian issues and leadership.
What topics will you cover?
- the history of humanitarianism
- the principles and values that underpin humanitarian action
- different actors and how the system works
- exploring if localisation is the future of humanitarian action
Taught by
Matthew Clarke and Phil Connors