Today, Moustafa started teaching the module 'Introduction to Disaster Management' at the International Development Department of Birmingham University in England, UK. It will last 6 full days on Saturdays.
As per the description on the IDD website: "This module introduces participants to the main principles of disaster management, with a focus on disaster response in the developing world. The course will promote the sharing of relevant technical skills and knowledge, and will equip participants with adequate analytical skills through developing key understanding of disaster management procedures, needs assessment methods, Humanitarian principles and values, Introduction to the Humanitarian law Sphere standards, civil / military relations during emergencies, working with refugees and IDPs, and adhering to agreed international standards."
Saturday 17 January 2009
Sunday 4 January 2009
MBR hosts successful Sphere Arabic ToT
From 20-29 December, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment (MBR) hosted the first Sphere Arabic Training of Trainers in the Gulf. 24 participants, MBR staff and partners from countries including Afghanistan, Indonesia and Oman as well as different Emirates of the UAE, enjoyed nine days of intensive exposure to the international humanitarian principles and tools, including international humanitarian law, education in emergencies and how to deal with the media. Trainees both learned about the theory of humanitarian aid, as well as the practical aspects by setting up a camp site for example.
Moustafa Osman, lead trainer, stated: "This training is yet another sign of the interest and efforts of Middle East based organisations in building their capacity in disaster preparedness and response, in professionalising their humanitarian aid".
Formed in 1997, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment aims to promote charity and humanitarian work by helping the poor and the needy among nationals and expatriates living in the UAE. The foundation also actively contributes towards developing other communities outside the UAE by working to improve their educational, health and economic conditions.
The Sphere Project was launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian NGOs and the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. Sphere is based on two core beliefs: first, that all possible steps should be taken to alleviate human suffering arising out of calamity and conflict, and second, that those affected by disaster have a right to life with dignity and therefore a right to assistance. Sphere is three things: a handbook, a broad process of collaboration and an expression of commitment to quality and accountability. The project has developed several tools, the key one being the handbook. For more information: www.sphereproject.org
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation hosted a Sphere Arabic Training of Trainers (ToT). The training was organised as part of its desire to improve effective and accountable service provision and to institutionalise Sphere.
Training graduates photo gallery
Moustafa Osman has trained aspiring and experienced humanitarian aidworkers around the world:
From Birmingham University's International Development Department, for example (see IDD), to Saudi Arabia:
With an intense desire to support capacity building of disaster response capacity, Moustafa has trained in Jordan (INEE ToT in Amman):
and Yemen:
in Qatar...:
... and Kosova:
From Birmingham University's International Development Department, for example (see IDD), to Saudi Arabia:
With an intense desire to support capacity building of disaster response capacity, Moustafa has trained in Jordan (INEE ToT in Amman):
and Yemen:
in Qatar...:
... and Kosova:
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