23rd July 2024
We know that lack of time is a barrier to humanitarian learning – 16.8% of respondents in our recent HLA Learner Survey told us that they find it difficult to fit training and learning into their busy schedules.
We’re delighted that 4.7k learners from more than 200 countries took the time to participate in our online survey to share their preferences for humanitarian training and learning with us [read key takeaways here]. In today’s blog post, we’re highlighting a selection of bite-sized learning resources from the HLA and partners, covering topics that emerged as the main areas of learning interest in this survey.
This collection focuses mainly on introductory-level content that takes between two minutes to two hours to complete. The resources are generally aimed at those who are new to these topics, or at those who are looking for a quick refresher before taking a deeper dive into these subjects.
Why not explore the collection – and take just two minutes or two hours to learn something new today!
1. Food security and livelihoods
Resource: Child Protection competencies for Food Security actors
Provider: The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
Format: Document on Kaya
Duration: 45 minutes
The Child Protection competency framework for Food Security actors and associated learning resources are designed to help Food Security actors to advance children’s protection, well-being and safety.
2. Protection, diversity and inclusion
Resource: Protection microlearning animation
Provider: Save the Children and HLA
Format: Short video on YouTube
Duration: 2 minutes 59 seconds
Protection is central to all humanitarian work. This short animation gives an overview of some of the common risks and threats found in an emergency situation, and introduces four principles to ensure protecting people’s rights and dignity is considered at all stages of humanitarian projects.
This video is also available in Arabic, French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Romanian and Turkish.
3. Health
Resource: Effects of Emergencies on Health and Nutrition – An Introduction
Provider: HLA and Save the Children
Format: Online course on Kaya
Duration: 1 hour
This is an introductory course on effects of emergencies on health and nutrition, aimed at humanitarian field workers and health and nutrition professionals.
Available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
4. Project Management
Resource: Introduction to Managing Projects in Humanitarian Settings
Format: Online course on Kaya
Provider: Part of the FIELD programme from the HLA, Save the Children and World Vision International.
Duration: 1 hour
This module has been designed to introduce the learner to the key requirements for managing projects in the humanitarian environment and to help field managers expand their understanding of the role of a project manager.
Take this course [EN]
5. Education
Resource: An Introduction to Education Technology
Format: Online course on Kaya
Provider: Save the Children and HLA
Duration: 1 hour
This course will introduce learners to education technology and how it can be integrated into education programing.
6. Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL)
Resource: Introduction to MEAL
Format: Online course on Kaya
Provider: Part of the FIELD programme from the HLA, Save the Children and World Vision International.
Available in English, Romanian, Ukrainian and Polish.
7. Peacekeeping and peacebuilding
Resource: Humanitarian Careers webinar: Peacebuilding [recording]
Format: YouTube video
Provider: HLA
Duration: 84 minutes
In this recording of an HLA Humanitarian Careers webinar which took place in May 2024, we explore the work and skills involved in the field of peacebuilding. Our panellists share their personal stories along with their tips and advice for anyone interested in working in this field.
8. Nutrition
Resource: Introduction to nutrition
Format: Online course on Kaya
Provider: UNICEF
Duration: 30 minutes
This UNICEF module introduces nutrition work approaches, core concepts and interventions. It also highlights the importance of multi-sectoral programmes.
9. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Resource: Introduction to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergencies
Format: PDF microlearning guide
Duration: 2 minutes
Provider: HLA
Learn more about the role of WASH in a humanitarian response to reduce public health risks preventing the spread of infectious disease.
View the guide in English, French or Turkish
We hope that this collection serves as a dose of learning inspiration! As one of our survey respondents from Malawi said: “Keep up the good work. Knowledge is power. Together we can achieve a better world for all.”