About The Event
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Daily)
Venue: Best Western Meridian Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Fee: $700 (includes all workshop materials, meals).
Workshop Overview:
In an era of increasing natural disasters and crises, effective preparedness and emergency response are critical for humanitarian organizations. This 4-day hands-on training equips participants with practical tools, proven strategies, and frameworks to enhance disaster risk reduction (DRR), conduct rapid needs assessments, and develop actionable crisis intervention plans.
Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will build organizational readiness and improve their ability to respond efficiently during emergencies.
Who Should Attend:
• Emergency Response Teams and Humanitarian Workers
• Disaster Risk Reduction Specialists and Program Managers
• NGO and INGO staff involved in crisis planning and intervention
• Local government and community-based organization representatives
Key Features:
• Comprehensive coverage of disaster risk reduction, rapid assessments, and emergency coordination.
• Practical tools and real-world case studies for effective crisis management.
• Interactive sessions to design tailored contingency and response plans.
• Networking opportunities with peers and industry experts.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Understand and apply disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies and frameworks.
• Conduct rapid needs assessments to prioritize resources and inform decision-making.
• Develop and implement crisis intervention and contingency plans.
• Enhance coordination among stakeholders for effective emergency response.
• Strengthen community resilience and align emergency responses with long-term development goals.
Detailed Agenda:
Day 1: Foundations of Disaster Preparedness
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Understanding Disaster Risk Management
Key concepts in disaster preparedness and response.
Overview of global frameworks (e.g., Sendai Framework).
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Identifying and Assessing Risks
Tools and methods for risk identification and analysis.
Integrating risk assessments into project planning.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Developing Emergency Preparedness Plans
Essential components and steps to create preparedness plans.
Day 2: Rapid Assessments in Emergencies
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Conducting Needs Assessments
Techniques for rapid data collection during crises.
Prioritizing needs and allocating resources effectively.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Using Assessment Tools and Technologies
Leveraging GIS, mobile data collection, and other tools.
Ensuring data accuracy and reliability in emergencies.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Case Study: Lessons from Recent Rapid Assessments
Group activity: Designing a rapid needs assessment plan.
Day 3: Crisis Intervention and Coordination
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Crisis Intervention Planning
Steps to develop effective contingency and response plans.
Building multi-sectoral emergency strategies.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Coordination in Emergency Response
Roles and responsibilities of key actors (NGOs, donors, and governments).
Best practices for building partnerships and avoiding overlaps.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Managing Humanitarian Supply Chains
Ensuring timely logistics and resource distribution during crises.
Day 4: Strengthening Organizational and Community Resilience
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Building Resilient Communities
Engaging communities in disaster risk reduction (DRR).
Leveraging local knowledge for sustainable resilience-building.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Monitoring and Evaluating Emergency Responses
Developing benchmarks and success indicators.
Using evaluations to strengthen future preparedness plans.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Integrating DRR into Long-Term Development Plans
Linking emergency responses to sustainable development outcomes.
Workshop: Developing actionable DRR strategies and plans.
Registration Details:
Fee: $700 (includes workshop materials and meals).
Contact for Registration:
📧 info@stratfordinternationalbdlc.co.uk
This interactive and practical workshop is tailored for professionals looking to build robust disaster preparedness and emergency response systems.
