TheInternational Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)is a professional qualification of competence for humanitarian workers destined for growth in humanitarian national and international organizations. Working in the current localization context will prepare you to create positive change as you lead and manage humanitarian response in the 21st century.
The IDHA is a four-week (200 hour) residential training program in Pretoria, South Africa. You will receive lectures from world-renowned humanitarian experts and the opportunity collaborate with a cohort of field-experienced humanitarians in scenarios, exercises, presentations, and debates.
Modules in humanitarian assistance include: management, logistics, health, psychology, social sciences, communication, agriculture, environment, education, conflict resolution, international law, politics, economics, and more.
Objectives
Graduates of the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance will gain:
- Extensive insight to the needs of people affected by conflict, disaster, and displacement
- Skills in facilitating cooperation and dialogue between international, governmental, and nongovernmental agencies
- Awareness and understanding essential for effective service in emergency and protracted humanitarian crises
- Opportunities to collaborate and network with colleagues working for diverse range of international, governmental, and nongovernmental humanitarian agencies
- Tools to evaluate interventions and identify examples of good practice; and methods for anticipating and preventing humanitarian crises
For a sample of the weekly schedule please visit our IDHA webpage.
Humanitarian managers and leaders equipped with the most up-to-date skills in the field are needed today to drive the humanitarian sector of the future in a more effective, sustainable, and dignified direction.TheInstitute of International Humanitarian Affairs, at Fordham University, has hosted 56 international diploma programs. Come be a part of our growing network of 3,000+ students and alumni today!
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How to register
To apply, please click here. Be sure to click Create an Application under International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Contact Information
Brendan Cahill
Executive Director
Phone: 718-817-5694
Email: brcahill@fordham.edu
