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Humanitarian principles and the local church (short course)

A self-led online course on how the local church can put the four humanitarian principles into practice during a disaster response

2024 Available in English and Spanish

Illustration of community members passing bowls to eachother

Course details

Language
English, Spanish
Duration
20 minutes
Cost
Free

What will you gain from the course?

  • An understanding of the four humanitarian principles, why they are important and what the Bible says about them
  • Insight into the crucial role of the local church in responding to a disaster
  • Opportunities to put your learning into practice through a series of practical, real-life activities

Course highlights

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  1. What are the eight key strengths of the local church in disaster response? What does the Bible say about them?

  2. Learn about humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence and why each value is important when responding to a disaster.

  3. Through a range of scenario-based activities, help Stanley and the disaster committee implement the four principles as they respond to a disaster.

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What have previous learners said?

  • It expanded my knowledge on humanitarian activities, to avoid being partial when it comes to responding to any disaster.

    Peter Nigeria
  • It opened my eyes to see how the local church gives comfort to its community in times of trouble.

    Olatunji Nigeria

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