Course Overview

The Humanitarian Response and Emergency Social Work course equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to crises caused by natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies. It focuses on the role of social workers in humanitarian settings, covering key areas such as protection, psychosocial support, emergency case management, coordination mechanisms, and ethical practices.

Participants will explore the principles of humanitarian action, international legal frameworks, disaster risk management, gender-based violence prevention, child protection in emergencies, and mental health interventions. The course emphasizes practical application through real-life case studies, simulations, and response planning exercises, ensuring graduates are prepared to work in challenging and dynamic environments.

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Humanitarian Response

2. Fundamentals of Emergency Social Work

3. Disaster and Conflict Dynamics

4. Protection in Emergencies

5. Psychosocial Support and Mental Health

6. Humanitarian Coordination and Cluster System

7. Emergency Needs Assessment and Response Planning

8. Logistics, Security, and Safety in Emergencies

9. Livelihoods and Early Recovery