Training & Learning

Horn of Africa Drought Response

The Horn of Africa is currently experiencing an unprecedented drought, with over 36 million people affected across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. Households in the affected areas are experiencing crop failures, lack of water, and significant livestock deaths. The scale of need is huge, with 20 million people in need of food assistance, 23 million without access to safe drinking water, and 7.5 million children at risk of acute malnutrition. (Source: OCHA, Regional Humanitarian Overview & Call to Action (Sep. 2022).

RedR UK is supporting the response by providing free, bitesize, training to local responders across the Horn of Africa. These will support those responding to the crisis to act effectively, safely, sustainably and equitable, ensuring the most vulnerable communities receive timely and relevant assistance during the drought.

Funded by the H2H Network and working with our partner, the Somali Lifeline Organisation, alongside our Kenya-based trainers and experts, and with inputs from hundreds of organisations in a learning needs assessment, the below modules are now available.

Open Modules

Modules are free to attend, and offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Click on the individual links on each date to register for the module you’d like to attend. They are all facilitated online on Zoom, and delivered in English.

You can also download our module guide here

 

Needs Assessment (2 hours)
This module explores why it is important to conduct a needs assessment, the different types of data you can collect and provides an overview of some of the tools that you can use.

 

Project Planning and Implementation (2 hours)
This module explores the key elements of planning that need to be undertaken when commencing a project: scope, time, resource, stakeholder and risk. It provides an overview of key tools that can be used for planning projects and allows learners the opportunity to consider ways to improve project planning processes to ensure that project implementation is smooth.

 

Accountability for field-based staff (2 hours)

This module defines Accountability and examines why it is important in humanitarian action broadly and in response to the Horn of Africa humanitarian crisis more specifically. It is tailored to those in field based or front-line roles, with a focus on humanitarian standards, principles, code of conduct, and protection.

 

Accountability for back office/HQ staff (2 hours)

This module defines Accountability and examines why it is important in humanitarian action broadly and in response to the Horn of Africa humanitarian crisis more specifically. It is tailored to those in back office or HQ roles, with a focus on financial accountability, internal controls and procurement, as well as humanitarian standards, principles and protection. 

 

Staying Effective (safety, security and wellbeing) (3 hours)

This module examines some basic components to staying effective when working in response to the Horn of Africa drought humanitarian crisis. It provides a foundation for understanding basic personal security, including assessing your own behaviour and risk profile, developing situational awareness, and conducting rapid, dynamic risk assessments. It also examines basic techniques to remain effective, including techniques to manage stress and remain effective during the crisis.

 

Resource Mobilisation (human and financial resourcing) (3 hours)

This module explores why it is important to mobilise and manage resources when implementing a humanitarian response. This includes human resource and staff management, monitoring and evaluating your resources, and mobilisation financial resources through effective proposal development. 

 

Self-paced modules

Are you looking for a basic introduction to key concepts in humantiarian aid, but don't have the time to attend a full training course? We've prepared a series of shortbite-sized modules to provide you with the most important information as succinctly as possible. These primer modules are free to access and cover the following topics:

  • Humanitarian Story
  • Diversity, Vulnerability, and Capacity
  • Protection Programming
  • Humanitarian Standards
  • Coordination Structures

Click here to find out more.

HPass Badging  

For each module, RedR UK is also offering HPass Badging. An HPass badge is a digital indicator of achievement, and a way for participants to demonstrate their skills and experience. You can receive a badge for each module. More information on HPass Badging can be found here. If you are interested in receiving a badge, please contact us at training@redr.org.uk  

HPass Badging