East Africa

Improving the efficiency of humanitarian organisations in Tanzania: the structured internship programme

Organisations are more likely to hire an individual with experience than one without. The dilemma, however, for many young people is where to get this experience from. The humanitarian learning needs assessment carried out by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy in 2016 showed that one of the main challenges facing the humanitarian sector in Tanzania was inadequate practical skills for personnel who can plan and respond to crises effectively.

East Africa

My learning journey as a humanitarian – Meet George

I come from a modest family and getting access to education has been a challenge ever since I was a child. I had to pay for most of my studies, working many jobs at a time to cover my fees.

East Africa

Capacity enhancement for better disaster response in Kakamega County: Jabob’s journey

In the last decade, Kakamega County, located in the western region of Kenya, has experienced a fair share of natural disasters such as lightning strikes, seasonal flooding, and landslides during the rainy season, as well as man- made disasters such as fires, mine shaft collapse and road accidents.

East Africa

Training the next generation of humanitarian leaders in East Africa

The Uganda Learning Needs Assessment conducted by the Humanitarian Leadership Academy East Africa Centre in 2016 identified capacity enhancement of local actors, including leaders as one of the priority areas.

East Africa

Training communities in Kenya to ensure better response in emergencies

Post-election violence has over the years been a norm in many third world countries, it is estimated that election violence occurs in roughly 50 to 60 percent of sub-Saharan Africa’s elections.