Climate Change, conflict and global economic instability are driving a rise in humanitarian emergencies around the world. These crises significantly increase the risk of malnutrition among affected populations, in turn leading to higher morbidity and mortality rates. While there are effective measures available to prevent and treat malnutrition during emergencies, a key challenge is the lack of trained personnel with expertise in emergencies.
This intensive course on Nutrition in Emergencies is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to lead or support nutrition interventions in crisis situations. It aims to strengthen the capacity of anyone involved in emergency nutrition efforts, including health professionals, food security staff, and general program managers.
Who should attend this training?
The course is aimed at nutritionists, health workers, food security and emergency program managers and professionals working in the humanitarian and development sectors in regions regularly affected by emergencies.
What are the key aspects of the training?
The course aims to give an overview of nutrition during humanitarian emergencies and will cover the following topics:
- Types of undernutrition including micro-nutrient deficiencies, causes and impact.
- Assessment and targeting in emergencies.
- Emergency Nutrition Response Strategies/Interventions.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of nutrition response.
What is the main training objective?
By the end of the course the participants will be equipped with knowledge and skills to prepare for emergencies, and consider a range of effective interventions including community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), infant and young child feeding (IYCF) in emergencies, general food distributions and multi-sectoral interventions to respond to emergencies.
What learning approach and language will be used in the training?
The entire training will be facilitated in English.
The training method of delivery will consist of interactive webinar sessions, documentaries, articles, reference materials, quizzes and assessments.
When is the training period?
14th to 18th July 2025
Fee information
The training cost is US$ 400 which will cover the tuition fees, learning materials and certification. Payment of the fees can be made in either of the following options:Bank Transfer: https://tinyurl.com/yaencye3
Western Union: https://tinyurl.com/44djeerd
WorldRemit: https://tinyurl.com/ms55wdrh
How to register
Interested individuals should complete our Course Application Form before Sunday 13th July 2025.
For more information on our courses you can visit our training page. Also you can send an email to training@iphdcinternational.org or call +254 (20) 2345572.