Hostile Environment Awareness Training (July 2026)
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 17:00 (Asia/Bangkok) | Hua Hin, Thailand
HDFF’s Flagship “Hostile Environment Awareness Training HEAT(Advanced)” is an advanced scenario based field safety training built to address the needs of implementing personnel from (I)NGOs, media, governmental and UN agencies, international civilians, and corporations. It is intended for individuals working, based, or traveling in high-risk “Red Countries,” or high-risk areas within medium-risk countries (as classified by insurance and foreign service advisories).
This HEAT training aims to improve participants’ security awareness and handling of potentially dangerous situations in hostile environments while following relevant and appropriate international regulations. Since this is a core responsibility for employers, this training will also help enhance the organization’s “Duty of Care” profile. The HEAT (Advanced) training is an engaging, scenario-based training that includes three days focused on immersive, field-based scenario exercises. To complement the basic security knowledge, a brief “Pre-HEAT online” module is offered before the practical topics. The training will be led by experienced and culturally sensitive trainers, ensuring the safety of all participants.
Objectives:

To increase the understanding of proactive security and basic field measures taken before, during, and after a field mission in hostile environments.
To enhance the resilience of personnel in hazardous environments by knowing how to manage dangerous situations and related stress, e.g. checkpoint behavior, ambush/active shooter, hostile crowds, IED, weapons effects, kidnapping, rescue by force, First Aid, and fire fighting in the field.
To make decisions effectively as a team leader and function as a supportive team member in hostile environments and stressful situations, and gain a working knowledge of PTSD, Moral Injury (MI), and Psychological First Aid (PFA).

Fee Information:

Early bird: $2,995 USD (Until 1 June 2026)
Regular: $3,485 USD (Until 29 June 2026)

Included in the fees: Lunch, Coffee Breaks, Certificate (certified by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and Training Materials as well as hotel accommodation in Hua-hin w/breakfast, Transportation from Bangkok to Hua-hin (vice versa),transportation from Hua-hin hotel to training site(vice versa) and 4 nights group dinner(SEAFOODS).

HEAT Skills 6. AWARE, PREPARE, SURVIVE – SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND FIRST AID
2026-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Human Development Forum Foundation, Boutique Poo Yai Lee, 703, 5 Phahonyothin Rd, Jompol, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
This comprehensive life-saving training equips individuals with essential knowledge and hands-on skills in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), injury assessment, and choking first aid. Whether you’re a workplace safety officer, parent, teacher, security staff, Nanny or simply a concerned citizen, this course empowers you to respond quickly and confidently during medical emergencies.
Delivered by certified trainers, this highly practical training combines interactive lectures, live demonstrations, and scenario-based exercises to ensure participants walk away prepared to save lives and provide critical care before professional help arrives.
This training is open to anyone, any professions, no minimum age restriction and don’t need CPR or First Aid Training to participate in the course.
Objectives:

Demonstrate proper CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants in line with international standards.
Identify when and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively.
Assess and manage common injuries such as bleeding, fractures, burns, and shock.
Recognize and respond to choking incidents using appropriate first aid techniques.
Apply first aid principles while ensuring scene safety and risk mitigation.
Build confidence to act promptly and coordinate effectively with emergency services.

Training Details:

Date : 25 August 2026
Location : Gold Orchid Bangkok Hotel

Registration Deadlines & Price :

Early bird $165 USD (Until 3rd August 2026)
Regular $199 USD ( Until 18th August 2026)

Project Management & Learning Week (Special 4 days training)
2026-09-22 08:30 - 2026-09-25 17:00, 2026-11-17 08:00 - 2026-11-20 17:00 | Human Development Forum Foundation, Boutique Poo Yai Lee, 703, 5 Phahonyothin Rd, Jompol, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
Module 1: From Needs to Solutions – Project Management and Risk Awareness
Many (national) organizations that rely on donors for financial support to maintain, expand, and create programs must be able to write strong proposals, design needs-based projects, draft Log Frames and budgets and have a basic idea of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL). On top of that, a basic project risk assessment is crucial for any kind of project implementation as it helps in writing substantial assumptions in the Log Frame, thus improving the quality of proposals and, subsequently, the project implementation. This HDFF designed workshop seeks to build a strong understanding of the intertwined skills needed for safe project management using realistic scenario-based situations.
Objectives:

Project/proposal design with the help of problem / objective tree
Log Frame as a major design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation tool
Budgeting and planning of monitoring and evaluation of a project
Basic project risk management as an integral part of project management

Monitoring should be considered as an attitude that underpins everything we do. In Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning, one can get lost in forests of sophisticated Excel tables and endless data collection tools, and nearly drown in oceans of monitoring books treating it as a separate and sophisticated science. The more one gets into the topic, the more complex it appears and the more overwhelmed and confused one becomes. Therefore, HDFF, with its experience in M.E.A.L. as impact evaluators, designed an easy-to-understand 4 days MEAL course focusing on core tools and experience.
Module 2: Empowered Leadership – Strategy in Action
Objectives:

To increase understanding of the essence of MEAL.
To apply practical MEAL tools (Log Frame & indicators).
To help participants understand the learning process going along with M.E.A.L

Sustainable Leadership in Crisis
2026-11-03 08:00 - 2026-11-06 17:00 | Human Development Forum Foundation, Boutique Poo Yai Lee, 703, 5 Phahonyothin Rd, Jompol, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
Considering the frequency of natural disasters, man-made accidents, and violent crime in people’s daily life, experienced security professionals and deliverers from the Human Development Forum Foundation (HDFF) offer a specialized Leadership Training for “Sustainable Leadership in Crisis”. This initiative aims to increase the participants’ awareness and adeptness in handling crises prevalent in humanitarian or business operations, as well as in daily life. The training adheres closely to international regulations and takes into consideration best practices. Focus points are decision-making in crisis, situational awareness, risk mapping, and developing risk mitigation strategies tailored for leaders facing various crisis scenarios.
Objectives:

To improve participants’ understanding of global leadership requirements.
To increase the understanding of the responsibility of leaders towards a proactive security attitude and the importance of situational awareness, as well as related risk assessments.
To provide participants with helpful tools and techniques needed to avoid or cope adequately with potentially dangerous situations
To increase related communications skills
