IFRC

This course describes the basics of why shelter programming is an important component of humanitarian response, outlines the challenges that shelter affected families often face in natural disasters and conflict crises, and describes the essential elements of how humanitarians can complement the shelter activities of affected families. This online training conveys the essential concepts and language used by shelter experts when describing approaches used to adequately shelter vulnerable families

The training is for anyone wanting to know more about effective shelter programming and coordination. It is focused towards those working in humanitarian settings but will also be useful for those interested in this area.

This is an introduction to Logistics in emergency operations.

The basic task of humanitarian logistics comprises acquiring and delivering requested supplies and services, at the places and times they are needed, whilst ensuring best value for money. In the immediate aftermath of any disaster, these supplies include items that are vital for survival, such as food, water, temporary shelter and medicine, among others.

The worldwide activities of the IFRC Logistics Procurement and Supply Chain Management (LPSCM) focus on three strategic objectives:

• support the enhancement of National Society logistics capacities
• increase the IFRC's logistics capacity to deliver logistics services for preparedness and operational activities
• provide agreed logistics services to third parties in the humanitarian sector.

In this 20-minute online course, you are invited to watch the Surge Series episode on Logistics in emergency operations, to do a self-check, and to explore other related resources.

What are the Legal issues IFRC staff might face in the context of emergency operations? In this 20-minute course, you are invited to watch the Surge Series episode on Legal in emergencies, which will answer this question. You will also be able to do a self-check on the topic.

Well-crafted laws and regulations can help to save lives and livelihoods from the impacts of disasters. This 30-minute training module explains what types of laws are effective for DRR, using a fictional scenario to guide the learner through the relevant issues.

The goal of the course is to develop your understanding of how to use Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) to better help vulnerable people. The main topics include:

• Describe the meanings of the key M&E concepts as we use them in the IFRC.
• Describe the key steps necessary to develop an appropriate M&E system for a project or programme.
• Explain what are the key M&E tools and practices necessary to implement an appropriate M&E system for a project or programme.
• Apply the key M&E concepts, steps, tools and practices to the definition and development of an M&E system for your own work.

This eModule is an introduction to the Community-Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA) approach. Here you will find out what the CBHFA approach is and discover the other learning materials that are available for you. This eModule is divided into smaller topics and can be completed in stages. There is a quiz at the end to check your learning, and a certificate to show you have completed the learning. The duration of this module is 20 minutes. The course comprises four modules in total: Introduction, Volunteer Action, Facilitation, Implementation.

The aim of the training is to raise awareness of the issues associated with cash transfer programmes and build knowledge of emergency managers who will be responsible for running cash transfer programmes in emergencies. It targets those who need to take decisions on the appropriateness of cash programmes after an emergency and those who need to plan and design a cash programme. The broad objective of the training is to introduce cash programming as one of the possible response mechanism.

When the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies begin to help those affected, emergency needs assessments are fundamental in understanding the impact of a crisis and its humanitarian consequences. 

In this 20-minute online course, you are invited to watch the Surge Series episode on the IFRC approach to Emergency Needs Assessment, to do a self-check, and to explore other related resources.

What is the role of Human Resources in an emergency operation? Why is it important? In this 20-minute online course, you are invited to watch the Surge Series episode on Human Resources in emergencies, which will answer these questions. You will also be able to do a self-check on this topic.

This is an introduction to Health in emergencies. 

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Health activities cover all components of the rapid response mechanisms. It includes Information System (RCHIS) combining the functionality of an Electronic Medical Record (individual patient medical records), Health Information System (de-identified reporting), and health facility management system (human resources and stock management) to improve patient quality of care and medical operational efficiency.

In this 30-minute online course, you are invited to watch the Surge Series episode on Health in emergencies, to do a self-check, and to explore other related resources.