IFRC

Learning network

Our goal is to change minds for the better by facilitating ubiquitous learning – a world-class education on humanitarian issues, practice, thinking and values to anyone, anywhere - to build a global community of knowledge.

The Learning Network's activities include:

  • The Learning platform offering learning opportunities open to all;
  • courses in four key areas offered in partnership with selected academic institutions;
  • A Community of Practice in National Society development (free registration required);
  • RedTalk, a monthly live, webcast conversation with leading experts to address the challenges and opportunities presented by a fast-changing world.

 The Learning Network aims to:

  • strengthen individual competencies among Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers,members, staff and other humanitarian actors
  • stimulate new thinking in the humanitarian and development field
  • increase the magnitude, quality and impact of humanitarian service delivery

In partnership with academic institutions, the Learning Network will offer training and study in four key areas:

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Learning opportunities

Social and Voluntary Sector Leadership
Application deadline: 31 August 2012 This certificate programme in social and voluntary sector leadership is offered by the Red Cross Red Crescent Learning Network of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in partnership with Thunderbird Online, the online professional development division of the Thunderbird School of Global Management. About the course: The...
Online postgraduate certificate programme in Global Health
Application deadline 31 August 2012  This post graduate certificate programme in global health is offered by the Red Cross Red Crescent Learning Network of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in partnership with the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) at The University of Manchester. About the course This online programme covers issues...
Certificate Programme in Humanitarian Diplomacy
Humanitarian diplomacy is persuading decision makers and opinion leaders to act, at all times, in the interests of vulnerable people, and with full respect for fundamental humanitarian principles. The  rapid expansion of   the number of humanitarian actors in recent years, working for or with governments at all levels and often in complex situations, makes humanitarian diplomacy increasingly...
Introduction to cash transfer programming
The aim of the training is to build basic awareness of the issues associated with cash transfer programmes as well as cover the key principles and conditions required to support the appropriate use of cash and vouchers.

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