The theory and practice of humanitarianism continuously evolves in response to changes in the international political and economic environment and ongoing evaluation of humanitarian efforts. This course explores humanitarian affairs throughout the past century as a base for evaluating recent developments that will play a vital role in shaping humanitarian action in the future. High-level representatives from the political, international, military, religious, medical, legal and academic…

The IIHA's Forced Migration course prepares aid workers, government, military and other professionals working with migrants and refugees with the essential framework and fundamentals of migration, the legal tools, and the knowledge of its practical aspects. Participants should be able to refine and enrich their experience of the different techniques of forced migration and human trafficking in a combination of theoretical study and practical exercises. These exercises include workshops,…

The IIHA’s Humanitarian Logistics course examines one of the most important aspects of humanitarian assistance: the movement of necessary goods to those who need them most. The program explores the ways that logistics can affect humanitarian support, and gives participants an opportunity to analyze case studies and develop methods for improving delivery of aid. Topics of discussion include warehouse management, port operations, and information flows in and out of disaster affected…

A primary responsibility of the humanitarian aid community is to construct or rehabilitate basic infrastructures essential to access, shelter, and the provision of life sustaining services in the most critical of circumstances. This work often has to be carried out on an emergency basis in far from ideal circumstances. This course will provide advanced knowledge on community structures, resources and skills, participatory models of intervention, and the technical requirements for the…