The International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) has a strong association with maritime law having sponsored the publication of the Sanremo Manual on International Law Applicable to Armed Conflicts at Sea. This text is globally recognised as a key reference book for naval practitioners and others.

Dear Partners,

Capacity Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce the following

Training workshops to be held in the Month of July 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.

1) PROJECT CYCLE MANAGEMENT TRAINING - 16th – 19th July 2013.

2) SPSS TRAINING WORKSHOP –23rd to 26th July 2013.

3) STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOP –23rd to 26TH July 2013.

Workshop Organizers

Capacity Africa Institute (www.capacityafrica.com) is an organization that

Procurement can serve an important function in the running of a relief organization, thus it is imperative that is done strategically, accurately, efficiently and effectively. Training in the area of procurement specifically can help staff involved in logistics roles within their agencies understand the functions of procurement and provide them with skills and tools to manage procurement functions This two day course is designed to give an overview of important aspects of procurement in a humanitarian work context. Through a variety of activities this course will cover important

You seek to become a creative agent for social change? You wish to study at a renowned German institution while staying on your job? You want to implement your own project within your studies?

RedR India's training course on "Emergency Needs Assessment" aims to enhance humanitarian personnel's skills and knowledge to effectively conduct emergency needs assessment for humanitarian response. This course focusses on Planning Needs Assessment activities, Tools for Needs Assessment Data Collection, Data Collection Techniques, Methodologies and Frameworks for Analysis, Report Writing and Response Planning through interactive training methodology such as discussions and group exercises.

Date: 29 July - 2 August, 2013

Venue: Kathmandu, Nepal

Are you young person who wants to change the world into a better place for everyone? Do you agree you need to 'be the change you wish to see' (Ghandi) Do you want to learn how to coach/ facilitate?
Do you want to develop practical 'hands-on’ leadership skills?
If your answer is 'yes', then this Programme is for YOU! The training course is designed for young leaders/faciliators/youth workers or simply young people who would like to boost up their personal and professional skills within an idea of Transformational Leadership.

The UN-SPIDER Beijing Office is pleased to announce the “United Nations International Conference on Space-based Technologies for Disaster Management - "Disaster Risk Identification, Assessment and Monitoring" from 23-25 October 2013. An International Training Programme “Flood Risk Mapping, Modelling and Assessment using Space technology” will additionally be organised for 25 participants of the conference.

The event will be organised jointly with the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.

Fevers, bleeds and dehydration … be ready to respond
For those working in relief, develop and mission this experiential training course provides an opportunity for you to develop your practical skills and understanding of how to respond appropriately to common injuries and illnesses which occur on the field.
Build your knowledge on how to reduce and prevent environmental and physical risks to your health. You will be provided with ample time to develop your confidence in responding to a wide range of unexpected events.
What will the course cover?

8 July 2013 14:00 - 15:30 (GMT+01 (BST))

Venue: Overseas Development Institute and streamed live online

Leadership is tested in times of crisis, when it is most needed. In the midst of mounting and invariably complex humanitarian crises, a lack of leadership can result in uncoordinated, unstrategic and even ineffectual responses that undermine local authorities, economies, and social structures - and moreover fail to respond adequately to those in need of assistance. But how can leadership be fostered within aid agencies, governments and international organisations?