Disaster Management training at Birmingham University

From end of January to end February I taught Introduction to Disaster Management at Birmingham University again. Besides work in the classroom it also enabled the students to 'get their hands dirty' and do some practicing of some aspects of disaster management.

 

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, principles and values, SPHERE standards, working with refugees and IDPs, and adhering to agreed international standards.