This course examines the history of representation of humanitarian crises, and considers the impact of media accounts on the potential for humanitarian action. The role of photojournalism and the images and narratives of broadcast and press reporting are evaluated in the context of humanitarian goals and necessities. The dynamics between depiction and public perception, image and empathy, and narratives of compassion and inclusion are articulated within the larger context of global security and human rights.

Academy, Resources and Communication for Innovation (ARC-I) has launched a 10-day regular training course on Communication and Facilitation Skills for Development (CFD) during Monday 7th- Friday 18th October 2013. This course is developed with the purpose to increase communication and facilitation capacity of trainer and facilitators who have an interest in improving the communication and facilitation skills in the context of development in order to achieve organisational management change and development.

This package pulls together a new People In Aid workshop: exploring the topics of kidnap and ransom from both the perspective of HR and management staff and those directly involved in the incident, as well as our popular Debriefing Staff worksop, offering an opportunity to learn how to effectively debrief those returning from relief, development or missionary assignments, both short or long-term.

Book here: http://www.peopleinaid.org/events/406.aspx

Four weeks Capacity Building Program with Field Exposure in "Community Driven Development" from 2 – 26th September, 2013 at Bala Vikasa PDTC, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Imparting Knowledge, Enhancing Skills, Changing Attitudes, Dear Friend,

Greetings from Bala Vikasa People Development Training Center Warangal, A.P, India.

Bala Vikasa PDTC is extremely happy to announce Four week-long Capacity Building Program with Field Exposure in “Community Driven Development” (CDD). This program is scheduled from 2 – 26th September, 2013 at Bala Vikasa PDTC Premises.

Get a clear understanding of how UK policy is made and put into practice, with expert guest speakers providing an inside perspective on who to target and how to influence the political process. The course includes a visit to parliament and a meeting with an MP.

Who's it for People working in policy, campaigns and communications.

Find out how the European Union (EU) works now the changes brought in by the Lisbon Treaty are in place, and where you can have the greatest influence. Hear from guest speakers on European advocacy successes, and start to develop your own EU advocacy strategy.

Who's it for People new to EU advocacy or wanting an overview of the latest developments.

This participative course looks at the issues involved in policy work, lobbying and public campaigning, and the skills and techniques you will draw on.

Who's it for

People new to advocacy or looking to understand best practice.

What you will learn

• how to decide what you want to change • who advocacy is for, and who should do it • the different approaches to influencing change • the implications of insider and outsider strategies • what makes for a successful campaign • how to plan, manage and monitor your advocacy strategy

This four-day training module prepares participants to work in logistics and supply chain management during emergencies within the evolving backdrop of the increasing importance for a coordinated response including ensuring a good logistics-supply chain management system and the requisite management information system.

Date: 11 - 14 November, 2013

Venue: Kathmandu, Nepal

For further details, please click on the download tab on the right for the course announcement and registration form.

*Note: Incomplete registration form will not be accepted.

This course is open to all humanitarian personnel who work on communications towers and platforms.

The course consists of two modules:

Tower Climbing, Rescue and RF Awareness (3 days)