Immersion Programmes
Most aid workers are often faced with serious culture shock when posted to work in humanitarian situations. It becomes our work to give them first-hand preparations on what to expect. Theoretical training takes place in the Netherlands while practical simulation is offered in Africa or the Middle East.
Humanitarian Principles
- Humanity
- Impartiality
- Independence
We give learners a true immersion of first-hand challenges of humanitarian work. Learners cover the following areas:
- Humanitarian Landscape and Lessons from the Past
- Working in Humanitarian Teams
- Disaster Management
- People, Power and Vulnerability
- Education in Humanitarian Action
- Health in Humanitarian Action
- Emergency Needs Assessment
- Humanitarian Standards
- Food Security and Nutrition
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergencies (WASH)
- Decision Making
- International Humanitarianism and Law
- International Coordination Systems
- Participation and Accountability
- Building Livelihoods
- Protection Programming
- Logistics
Our Immersion Teams impart:
- Goal Setting
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Trust Building
- Team Building
- Team Effectiveness
- Team Cooperation
- Endurance and perseverance
Some elements of our field training approaches:
- Ice Breaking
- Experiential Immersions in Communities
- Building on participants’ past experiences
- Indoor and Outdoor Games
- Experiential games
- Plenary presentations
- Storytelling
- Visual Presentations
- Role plays
- Group Dynamics
- Team Building
- High-Ropes climbing
