“Stay Safe Training 2011_2″ — A Terrific Success!

September 8, 2011 | By AD | Category: Knowledge Saves Lives

HDFF’s “Stay Safe Training 2011_2″ —  A Terrific Success!

As quoted during the training, Charles De Gaulle stated “Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back to himself. He imposes his own stamp of action, takes responsibility for it, makes it his own”.

The second round of the “Stay Safe Training 2011_2” was held 22-26 August 2011 and similarly reflected Mr. De Gaulle’s statement.  Twelve safety and security NGO focal managers from diverse international countries representing Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines and Iraq and organizations such as World Vision, Diakonia, Save the Children, Mercy Corps and International Rescue Committee  attended the training. The participants were given the opportunity to learn to increase their capabilities of preventing threats and maintaining internal/ external safety within their organizations.

The five day training included a variety of skill building sessions with topics in Leadership in Emergencies, Situation Assessment, Communication in Crisis and Security Planning including mind mapping risk analysis, standard operating plans and contingency planning. Each manager was able to focus on identifying the potential emergencies that could affect their personnel and how to plan, act and report accordingly.

Numerous ideas that were discussed as relevant risks included natural disasters, human trafficking, road accidents, kidnap for random, fires and bombings. Fortunately, our Iraq representative was a security manager and was able to provide numerous examples and relevant experiences.

The training also included several practical applications including hostage incident management conveyed by a trainer from UNDP, mine awareness training from the Thailand Mine Action Center / APOPO representatives, fire fighting and first aid from varying experts.  Each experience provided the participants with a level of theory and hands on practice in order to cope with varying threats in their respective environments. Some of the most interesting and fun activities were CPR, trying on demining suits and of course conquering the fear of battling fire.

All in all, it was an excellent week and the participants gained a new perspective in fulfilling their roles.  HDFF is excited to be offering two more Stay Safe trainings coming up, one November 15-16^th for all NGO staff and the third SST for security focal points and managers in 2012 from February 20-24^th. Continue to watch out for further information on facebook and the website (www.hdff.org) !!              Contact Elana Zygman at zygman@hdff.org for further information.

Stay Safe Training for NGO Staff (2 days)

September 7, 2011 | By AD | Category: Knowledge Saves Lives

Summary

Do you feel safe and secure as a humanitarian worker?

Do you know how to report a safety / security incident?

When did you have your last First Aid course?

Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher?

These are key questions for NGO staff that are implementing projects but have not had the chance to focus safety and security. Currently, worldwide security related incidents and safety related accidents are on the increase. These incidents lead to injuries and/or the loss of life of NGO personnel.

Human Development Forum Foundation is offering a training that will help you to improve the safety and security culture of your NGO.

Being trained will allow you to develop basic skills,

simple assessments or

proper reporting of safety related incidents.

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Objectives

• Be able to conduct a basic safety and security assessment for NGO
• Be able to report and first analyze safety and security incidents
• Be able to carry out First Aid measures for daily use
• Be able to use fire‐fighting equipment effectively

Participants

This 2‐day‐training is open to all employees, predominantly implementing personnel and administrative staff of NGO in Southeast Asia. The training is designed to help individuals better understand safety and security related issues and how to react immediately in case of minor injuries and fire.

The course will be filled on a first‐come, first‐served basis up to a maximum of 25 participants. Please register as soon as possible to ensure your space in the training.

REGISTRATION DATE

OCTOBER 20TH 2011

Time /location:

15 – 16 November 2011 / Bangkok

Costs

8,600 THB / 290 USD (incl. course material and lunch & coffee breaks)

Group discount / special promotion:

If 4 people from the same organization attend, the 5th person pays 30 THB/ 1 USD

Trainer

Dr. Wilfried A. Herrmann, HDFF

Contact/ Inquiry/ Registration

Ms. Elana Zygman, zygman@hdff.org

HDFF’s “Stay Safe Training 2011_2″ 22-26 August 2011 !

April 8, 2011 | By ED | Category: Knowledge Saves Lives

The second round of the very successful HDFF designed “Stay Safe Training 2011_2” will be held in Bangkok from 22-26 August 2011. Security Management, hostage incident management, mine awareness training, fire fighting .. just to name some of the interesting contents of this very important course for (I)NGO , IO and interested personnel coping with safety and security issues in humanitarian organizations.

Contacts: herrmann@hdff.org, collein@hdff.org.

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HDFF “Stay Safe” Training for NGO and UN organizations on 28 March – 01 April 2011

March 6, 2011 | By ED | Category: Knowledge Saves Lives

The HDFF “Stay Safe ” training for Security Focal Points, security related personnel and interested managers. 5 days intensive training inclusive one practical day will bring Integrated Risk Management closer to you and after this training you feel confident to support your organization’s plans and implementation to protect the implementation personnel of humanitarian organizations. HDFF is looking forward to welcome you at our next training 22 August – 26 August 2011 in Bangkok. Get your registration paper via event@hdff.or.th or call us + 66 2 617 7020

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HDFF Safety and Security Training 2011-1_application form_Jan 11

January 7, 2011 | By AD | Category: Knowledge Saves Lives

HDFF designed its 2011 “Stay Safe” program, a safety and security training tailor made for humanitarian organizations working in Southeast Asia in dangerous or considered dangerous working environment. (Remark: sometimes a “safe” considered environment can change quickly as the events in Bangkok 2010 showed).

• Are you prepared for possible safety incidents?
• Does your organization has Standard Operation Procedures/ Contingency Plans?
• Do you know how standard land mines look like?

Important questions for your organizations’ management and security focal points. HDFF’s training “Stay Safe” will answer these requirements with a 5 day training, where the participants will learn to make a situation analysis, design Standard Operation Procedures/Contingency Plans and getting a practical session related to de-mining and general behavior (e.g. at check points). For the latter part  HDFF could secure the cooperation from the Royal Thai Armed Forces and Thai Mine Action Centre for the practical part of the training.

The first training is scheduled for 28 February – 04 March 2011 in Bangkok, a second round is envisaged for beginning of August 2011.

You can download more information about the training here

and the application form here.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 20 JANUARY 2011