EUROPEAN EMERGENCY CIRCLE · GENEVA, SWITZERLANDINTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN EDUCATION & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
European Emergency Circle

Humanitarian preparedness. International cooperation.

EEC Academy · Programme

Diploma in Humanitarian Action

In institutional cooperation with the Geneva Institute for Peace Operations (GIPO).

Illustrative image · AI-generated · Humanitarian aid in a refugee camp

Programme objective

Build the foundations of effective humanitarian action.

Prepare participants to understand humanitarian principles and contribute responsibly to the planning, coordination and implementation of humanitarian activities in crisis environments.

Learning objectives

  • Understand humanitarian principles, ethics and operational contexts.
  • Identify needs, vulnerabilities, protection considerations and priority actions.
  • Apply basic approaches to humanitarian coordination, planning and logistics.
  • Develop situational awareness, teamwork and decision-making under pressure.
  • Understand safety, accountability and responsible engagement with affected communities.

Programme syllabus, duration, eligibility and certification terms are provided through official admissions communications.

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Illustrative scene of civilian humanitarian workers distributing relief supplies to families among unmarked tents in a refugee camp.
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