COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 06 – 17 Jan 2025 | 14 – 25 Mar 2025 | 07 – 18 Jul 2025 | 06 – 17 Oct 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This two-week course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, design, and management of shelter and settlements during emergency situations, such as natural disasters, conflict, or displacement. The course will cover essential topics related to emergency shelter, including site selection, construction, management, and sustainability. Participants will gain practical skills to assess, plan, and implement shelter and settlement solutions that prioritize safety, dignity, and resilience in crisis contexts.

TARGET GROUP

•    Humanitarian aid workers and practitioners involved in emergency response and recovery
•    Architects, engineers, and urban planners working in disaster management or refugee/IDP settlements
•    Government officials and policy makers responsible for disaster relief and housing
•    NGO staff and field workers in disaster and conflict zones
•    Students and professionals interested in humanitarian design and emergency shelter management

COURSE OUTLINE

Foundations and Planning
•    Introduction to Emergency Shelter and Settlements
•    Needs Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis
•    Site Selection and Settlement Planning
•    Shelter Strategies in Different Contexts

Design, Construction, and Management
•    Shelter Design and Materials Selection
•    Construction and Assembly of Shelters
•    Community Engagement and Participation in Shelter Design
•    Shelter Management and Coordination
•    Sustainability and Environmental Considerations

REGISTRATION

To register, kindly fill the Seminar Registration Form and send it to us through:

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
    Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
    Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
    We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.