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Developing an online diploma for humanitarian professionals in the MENA region

In our latest interview with a humanitarian learning expert, we speak to Hussein Ismail, Coordinator of the Middle Eastern Center for Humanitarian Advancement (MECHA) and Curriculum Development Manager at the Global…

Global

Recognising humanitarian skills through digital badging: meet Ashley Inselman from World Vision

Ashley Inselman is a Global Humanitarian Surge Capacity Development Adviser at World Vision International, where she has worked for 19 years. Across a network of around 100 offices, Ashley’s role…

Global

Learning at War Child Holland: Meet Leonie Meijerink

In our latest interview with a humanitarian learning expert, we speak to Leonie Meijerink, Learning Organisation Manager at War Child Holland. So Leonie, can you tell us a bit about…

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Learning at the International Committee of the Red Cross: Challenges & Opportunities

Maja Kuna-Parrish is a Techno-Pedagogical Engineer at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).  She is in charge of developing learning materials for a diverse and international workforce of…

Bangladesh

Providing Humanitarian Essentials training for frontline staff in response to the Rohingya crisis

The Rohingya refugee crisis In August 2017, the world witnessed one of the largest cross-border forced displacements of recent times. Within the space of one month, close to half a…

Supporting an effective diaspora response

The Academy is proud to partner with the Diaspora Emergency Action and Coordination (DEMAC*) Initiative to improve diaspora emergency response capacity and coordination with the formal humanitarian system, through the provision of face to face technical training, a train the trainer session, and a series of new online modules hosted on the Academy’s e-learning platform Kaya.

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.

Philippines

Women in the Lead: Alert and Ready Communities

Some people stand up to extreme situations and become heroes while others make heroic choices out of every situation. Felissa is both.

Bangladesh

Kaya – a catalyst for change in Bangladesh

Kaya is the Humanitarian Leadership Academy’s global learning platform that enables people to prepare for and respond to crises and allows for the exchange of humanitarian information and resources.