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Introduction to History of Humanitarianism

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Online self-directed

Online self-directedEnglish

This course aims to provide an overview of the changing humanitarian ideas and practices of major international aid organisations. It describes the development of humanitarian principles such as neutrality, impartiality and independence, but also others like internationalism. It explores how these principles have been shaped and reshaped.

Topic:
Humanitarian Essentials
Provider:
Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Region:
Global
Compatibility:
Offline, Tablet, Smartphone

Course info

Welcome

This Introduction to History of Humanitarianism module is part of HOP Fundamentals, an open-access, self-paced catalogue of quality assured and interactive learning modules, curated by partner providers or created by Save the Children. It is one of three levels of the HOP.

Fundamentals is aimed at people beginning their career in the humanitarian sector or for those transitioning from the development sector. It is also aimed at individuals who have never received formal training on the essentials of humanitarian action, or for those wishing to ‘refresh’ their knowledge.

Fundamentals has been carefully designed to provide a streamlined learning journey which covers the key topics related to the delivery of quality emergency responses.

You can visit HOP Fundamentals here

How will I benefit from this module?

This module aims to provide an overview of the changing humanitarian ideas and practices of major international aid organisations.

This module describes the development of humanitarian principles such as neutrality, impartiality and independence, but also others like internationalism. It explores how these principles have been shaped and reshaped in humanitarian responses and should be understood as a history of humanitarianism, not the history of all humanitarianisms.

How long will it take?

Approximately 1 hour. You can exit at any time and when you return, the module will take you to where you left off.

How much does it cost?

This module is free!

How to I start?

Click on the 'I agree - join course!' button on this page. This will take you through to the course page.

For all enquiries about HOP Fundamentals, email: HOP@savethechildren.org.uk

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