Building humanitarian capacity across the African continent

Sub-Saharan Africa

Since 2011, RedR UK has provided capacity-building and technical expertise for humanitarian actors in Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Chad, Madagascar, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Central African Republic (CAR), Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan and South Sudan.

We offer both open courses and tailor-made solutions for humanitarian indviduals and organisation. Our courses are delivered by a pool of almost 40 highly experienced, professional humanitarian experts and trainers, who are able to provide humanitarian capacity-building and technical expertise in Somali, Kiswahili, French and English.

My knowledge gap has been bridged, and the attitude that I had towards security has also changed a lot. Before I thought that security was a one-off thing which should be dealt with by the security officer, but now I see that with proper training everyone can manage their own security and the security of their team.

Charity Kola, Field Manager for FilmAid in Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya

Charity attended RedR's 'Field Travel Safety' training in 2016

Capacity Building

RedR UK contributes to the effectiveness of humanitarian action in Sub-Saharan Africa by building the capacity of individuals, organisations, and the community.

We offer regular face-to-face open training courses delivered by experienced humanitarians and are able to offer a wide range of Tailor-made capacaity building services to organisations. We also provide technical advice across a range of disciplines including WASH and Safety and Welfare.

RedR UK also implements large-scale, grant funded capacity-building programmes, including our programme in Sudan, which enhanced WASH capacity at national, state and locality level.