The overall aim of the course is to enhance participants’ understanding of the principles of risk management with special emphasis on security and to build their skills relating to personal and team security management.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the importance of understanding individual and team roles in the security environment of their operations.
• Describe measures to reduce personal and team vulnerability to a range of threats against their security.
• Build necessary skills so as to become confident of operating relevant equipment and procedures for enhanced security.

Course Outline:

• International Context: Introduction outlining the global context of enhanced risk to humanitarian relief workers. What is happening and why the risks to our safety and security are increasing? Why do we need to understand security and safety? What happens if these issues are not addressed? In the context of the international or national laws, what is the status of a humanitarian relief worker and the need for all actors to understand the implications?
• Threats, risks and vulnerabilities assessment including actor mapping.
• Possible security strategies for risk management.
• Management Approach to Security: Elements of Security Management Framework and threshold of acceptance.
• Specific threat/security management Aspects: Security awareness, security assessment, travel security and safety, crowd and mobs, site security, cash security, kidnapping and hostage taking, action under fire, first aid and resuscitation, handling anger/harassment and general tips on survival in insecure environments.
• Gender & Sexual Violence: The impact of team composition on negotiation and security. Issues of sexual violence, vulnerability, strategies for protection and operating procedures.
• Culture & Environmental Aspects: Recognize the impact of cultural knowledge and the risks. Identifying how personal behavior impacts on risk.
• Information management and incidence reporting.
• Staff Management: To include personal, team and organizational dimensions, aggression, stress and conflict management. Practical Training: These would comprise of first aid, communication procedures and training on use of equipment, map reading, survival skills.

The course is suitable for participants from a wide range of backgrounds including: Generalist humanitarian workers, Specialist professionals deployed (or seeking deployment) in a particular field of expertise (engineering, public health, child protection, logistics etc.), Emergency response or management specialists with some experience of a major transnational NGO or the UN, emergency desk staff of humanitarian organizations, and government officials working in emergencies zones.

To register for this course and/or nominate participants please mail us at [training@redrindia.org](http://)

On receiving your email, we will share the registration form and your registration will be confirmed on

Receipt of the completed form and course fee.

For more information about the training and/or RedR India, please visit: www.redr.org.in

Imparting knowledge, enhancing skills and changing attitudes.

Bala Vikasa is pleased to organize Four weeks Capacity building program with Field Exposure in "Community Driven Development" from 5 - 29 September, 2016.

Bala Vikasa, a professional, innovative, secular and non-profit Community Development organization is working in the states of Telengana and Andhra Pradesh in India for over 35 years reaching more than 5 million people through different programs. The core methodologies and sustainable practices implemented at Bala Vikasa leaves enormous and community owned sustainable results.

Through Bala Vikasa People Development Training Center (PDTC), Bala Vikasa shares these approaches to Development professionals, bureaucrats, community leaders, activists and development students to replicate the learning’s back and create sustainable models back in their communities. Officials from 57 countries across the globe participated over last one decade into our training programs and experienced a change in their attitude and approach to development.

The field exposure visits inspire and build confidence among the participants. The reality situations make them feel connected, relevant and replicate in their ground back home to achieve sustainable results.

The core methodologies and development strategies used at Bala Vikasa at an individual, community and organisational level form a crucial base for the CDD training program.

For more details on the course content and objectives refer to the enclosed brochure.

The program cost is INR 40,000. Scholarships are available for eligible candidates from developing countries on first-come first-serve basis.

To encourage the participation of NGOs from different countries in our capacity building programs, Bala Vikasa PDTC provides food and accommodation – (Non A/C rooms 3-sharing basis) within the premises of PDTC, at its own cost.

The maximum intake number for the training program is only 25. Hence we request you to confirm your participation at the earliest by sending your application form which is attached to this email.

Registrations are in progress for all CDD training programs.

The last date for sending your application form is 15th August, 2016.

For more info on Bala Vikasa log on to www.balavikasa.org.

For any further clarification / information, contact Ms.Sunitha Reddy on 91-9849844868/ 9849165890 or 91-870-2453255 or email sunitha@balavikasa.org / pdtc@balavikasa.org

Sincere regards,

Sunitha Reddy,

Program Manager

Send the duly filled in application to sunitha@balavikasa.org

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease's Training and Education department will have a training course on Principles of Tuberculosis Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action, from 26 September- 5 October 2016, in New Delhi, India.

Course Title: Principles of Tuberculosis Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action

Course Date: 26 September- 5 October 2016

Course Location: New Delhi, India

Application Deadline: 15 July 2016

This course will provide the knowledge and skills to senior programme staff and other health professionals, to improve management of persons with tuberculosis (TB) and strengthen programmatic practices.

Target Audience: Specialists, medical and clinical officers, nurses, laboratory technicians, monitoring and evaluation officers, TB and HIV/AIDS, and non-communicable diseases and tobacco control programme staff and health policy and decision makers, who are primarily from low- and middle-income countries.

Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

1. Understand the bacteriological and epidemiological basis for the principles of effective TB patient care and programme management.

2. Understand transmission of TB bacilli and pathogenesis of TB.

3. Diagnose TB infection and disease.

4. Treat and provide support to persons with TB exposure, infection and disease.

5. Record, report, analyse and use data on TB case finding and treatment for decision making at all levels of health care.

6. Describe the epidemiology of TB, drug-resistant TB and TB in at-risk populations, including persons living with HIV.

7. Monitor and evaluate TB programme activities and provide support and supervision to providers working at different levels of health care.

8. Work collaboratively with various health care programmes and providers to further strengthen quality patient care and programme management at the various levels and functions of the NTP

To learn more about this course and register, visit us at http://www.theunion.org/what-we-do/courses/tb-and-mdr-tb/principles-of-tuberculosis-care-and-prevent...

Four weeks Capacity building program with Field Exposure in "Community Driven Development" from 7 - 30 November, 2016 at Bala Vikasa PDTC, India

Imparting knowledge, enhancing skills and changing attitudes.

Bala Vikasa is pleased to organize Four weeks Capacity building program with Field Exposure in "Community Driven Development" from 7 - 30 November, 2016.

Bala Vikasa, a professional, innovative, secular and non-profit Community Development organization is working in the states of Telengana and Andhra Pradesh in India for over 35 years reaching more than 5 million people through different programs. The core methodologies and sustainable practices implemented at Bala Vikasa leaves enormous and community owned sustainable results.

Through Bala Vikasa People Development Training Center (PDTC), Bala Vikasa shares these approaches to Development professionals, bureaucrats, community leaders, activists and development students to replicate the learning’s back and create sustainable models back in their communities. Officials from 57 countries across the globe participated over last one decade into our training programs and experienced a change in their attitude and approach to development.

The field exposure visits inspire and build confidence among the participants. The reality situations make them feel connected, relevant and replicate in their ground back home to achieve sustainable results.

The core methodologies and development strategies used at Bala Vikasa at an individual, community and organisational level form a crucial base for the CDD training program.

For more details on the course content and objectives refer to the enclosed brochure.

Sincere regards,

Sunitha Reddy,

Program Manager

To encourage the participation of NGOs from different countries in our capacity building programs, Bala Vikasa PDTC provides food and accommodation – (Non A/C rooms 3-sharing basis) within the premises of PDTC, at its own cost.

The maximum intake number for the training program is only 25. Hence we request you to confirm your participation at the earliest by sending your application form which is attached to this email.

Registrations are in progress for all CDD training programs.

The last date for sending your application form is 25 October, 2016.

For more info on Bala Vikasa log on to www.balavikasa.org.

For any further clarification / information, contact Ms.Sunitha Reddy on 91-9849844868/ 9849165890 or 91-870-2453255 or email sunitha@balavikasa.org / pdtc@balavikasa.org

A four-day course covering principles and practical application of risk management, personal security, team security and safety issues. A must for all managers and professionals interested in humanitarian work and engaged with the Government, UN agencies, NGOs, Red Cross etc., With the current security environment, that is prevailing in the world, the contents of the course are relevant to a wide range of individuals, whether a part of the corporate sector or a citizen who is not necessarily performing a security related function.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of understanding individual and team roles in the security environment of their operations.

2. Describe measures to reduce personal and team vulnerability to a range of threats against their safety and security.

3. Build necessary skills so as to become confident of operating relevant equipment and procedures for enhanced safety.

This is an intensive four day module combining theory and hands-on practice. Training shall be conducted in English but, as per the RedR India policy, participants who are not very comfortable with English are also encouraged to participate and are helped in every possible way.

More details on the course outline and course fees are available in the attached document.

To register for this course and/or nominate participants please mail us at training@redrindia.org.

On receiving your email, we will share the registration form and your registration will be confirmed on receipt of the completed form and course fee

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease will have a training course on Principles of Tuberculosis Care and Prevention from 13-22 February 2017, in New Delhi, India.

Course Title: Principles of Tuberculosis Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action

Course Date: 13-22 February 2017

Application Deadline: 9 January 2017

Course link: http://www.theunion.org/what-we-do/courses/tb-and-mdr-tb/principles-of-tuberculosis-care-and-prevention-translating-knowledge-to-action-2017

Objectives:

• To understand the bacteriological and epidemiological basis of effective tuberculosis patient care and programme management
• To understand transmission of TB bacilli and pathogenesis of tuberculosis
• To understand diagnosis and treatment of TB infection and disease, including drug-resistant tuberculosis
• To record, report, analyse and use data on TB case finding and treatment for decision-making at all levels of healthcare
• To work collaboratively with various healthcare programmes and providers to further strengthen quality patient care and programme management

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for specialists, medial and clinical officers, nurses, laboratory technicians, monitoring and evaluation officers, Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS, and non-communicable diseases and tobacco control programme staff and health policy and decision makers who are primarily working in low- and middle-income countries.

This course has been developed to drive the way towards tuberculosis elimination. Health professionals need to understand the principles of TB care, control and prevention and require the skills to manage patients and work with National Tuberculosis Programmes. Previously known as the International TB course, this course has been in existence for several decades.

The main goal of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills to senior programme staff and other health professionals to improve the management of persons with TB and strengthen programmatic practices. It has pre-course online, classroom and field components.

Faculty: Riitta Dlodlo, Dinar Heldal, Sarabjit Chadha, Jamie Tonsing

To learn more about this course, click on http://www.theunion.org/what-we-do/courses/tb-and-mdr-tb/principles-of-tuberculosis-care-and-prevention-translating-knowledge-to-action-2017

To register for this course, click on http://services.theunion.org/useraccount/?currserv=Cours

Please visit our website at www.theunion.org

Hope to see you at our next training!

Program Introduction

We all know how demanding the field of HR can be. The day-to-day practical issues are challenging, and on top of that, Senior HR Executives must always focus on the big-picture critical strategic issues that affect their organizations. This Strategic HR Management course focuses on looking at HR from a business point of view, helping participants to strengthen their strategic HR competencies and to become more effective strategic & business partners with top management. Attendees will leave with a blueprint of how to maximize their HR impact through involvement in and implementation of strategic initiatives.

Program Attendees

This program is a must for Top and Senior HR Executives, midlevel HR Managers, Business Owners, General Managers and Division / Department Heads.

Program Contents

• Concept of strategic management
• Setting HR strategic and operational goals & objectives
• Conducting HR related internal and external situation analysis;
• Pinpointing HR related key success factors
• Conducting HR related SWOT analysis
• Crafting of HR strategies, plans & programs
• How to develop the desired organization culture
• How to determine the right organization structure
• How to determine the right number of the personnel required
• Developing fitting HR policies, systems & procedures
• How to develop the required job descriptions, job performance standards and job competency profile
• How to determine the right job grades and salary structures
• Preparation of HR strategic- and annual operational plans & budgets
• Development of HR performance measurement, monitoring & control systems

Program Methodology

The training methodology used is designed to encourage maximum participation by all delegates. The presenter will suggest ideas and theories to the delegates and then encourage them to test out the ideas by the use of discussion, small group work, exercises and feedback. Each day of the seminar will end by delegates completing their own record of what has been learned on the day and considering how the ideas might be transferred back to the workplace.

Registration Information

Program Dates: 19 – 23 December, 2016

Registration Closes on: 10 November, 2016

Registration Assistance: trainings@risalatconsultants.com or *risalatconsultants@gmail.com*

Skype: risalatconsultantsint - Viber/WhatsApp: UAE +971553375955 | AFG +93799797919

Overview

This three-day workshop covers the many rules and regulations associated with USAID funding, and is designed to enhance the ability of NGO staff to effectively manage their programs and maintain donor compliance. Whether you are new to USAID funding or have years of program experience, this highly participatory course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to confidently apply the complex directives found within the regulations. You will also have the opportunity to ask specific questions you may have about your own award. Taught by an experienced team of senior practitioners, this workshop has been completed by thousands of development practitioners around the world. Attendees consistently evaluate the learning they receive in this course as "excellent," "effective," and "fun." While the focus of this workshop is USAID funding for grants and cooperative agreements, it also provides a good foundation for understanding funding from other US Government agencies.

Note: This training is the first of three requirements for InsideNGO's Certificate in Assistance Management.

Who Should Attend

In addition to individual participants, InsideNGO encourages teams of employees to attend this workshop together, to build and reinforce a culture of compliance across their organization. Those who will benefit include:

• Finance, contracts & grants staff
• Program staff
• Administrative staff
• New business development staff
• Any experienced NGO employee who needs an update on the rules and regulations
• Independent auditors (including representatives from certified public accounting firms who perform compliance or financial audits within the development sector)
• USAID staff, including Agreement Officers, Agreement Officer's Representatives, and program staff

If your organization is implementing a USAID contract, InsideNGO offers a workshop geared to this funding mechanism: USAID Contract Management for NGOs: An Introduction.

What You Will Learn

This workshop equips employees of US NGOs with a detailed look at USAID grants and cooperative agreements and the necessary strategies for successful award and program management. You will learn how to:

• Navigate and apply USAID rules and regulations to ensure compliant and successful program implementation
• Build and manage collaborative relationships with key players related to your award
• Explain the relationship between your own NGO policies and the regulations
• Identify when approvals, waivers, and extensions are required, as well as how to obtain them
• Develop strategies for finding the answers to common and complex issues (e.g., determining allowable costs, correct procedures for purchasing equipment, property disposition, limits on budget revision, cost share, documentation requirements, avoiding common audit findings)

The InsideNGO Advantage

For more than 35 years, InsideNGO has been "inside" the NGO community, supporting organizations as they address the world's most pressing social issues. We are widely recognized as the leader in US government assistance compliance training. Our training activities are designed to help you and your organization build capacity, strengthen decision-making, develop more efficient systems, and identify effective solutions to important challenges. Our learning programs are modeled on the best practices in adult learning. In today's complex operating environment, learning has never been more important, and we take great pride in being your partner in professional and organizational development.

Register here!

Registration requires filling out a form that includes information such as your job title, organization, area of responsibility, and form of payment. If you have questions, please contact workshops@insidengo.org.

Overview

This two-day workshop helps individuals and organizations develop, implement, and maintain effective financial management systems in order to be eligible for US Government funding, reduce audit risk, and build effective collaboration across the organization. If your NGO is a prime and/or subrecipient of grants, cooperative agreements, and/or contracts, this highly participatory program offers you and your team the most comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of financial management of US Government funding, including budget management, maximizing cost recovery, and how to deal with donor audits and reviews.

Note: This training fulfills one of three required courses for InsideNGO's Certificate in USAID Assistance Management.

Prerequisite(s)

USAID Rules & Regulations: Grants & Cooperative Agreements

Who Should Attend

• Finance, compliance, and program staff who manage budgets and reconcile activity costs with program budgets
• We highly recommend that both finance and program staff from within an organization attend together

What You Will Learn

This workshop is an exploration of the skills you need for financial management of US Government funds. You will learn how to:

• Identify accounting system basics required to be eligible for US Government funding
• Compile and assess accurate financial statements
• Prepare and manage the audit process according to funding guidelines
• Develop and manage budgets in support of programmatic success
• Apply methods for recovering indirect costs

The InsideNGO Advantage

For more than 35 years, InsideNGO has been "inside" the NGO community, supporting organizations as they address the world's most pressing social issues. We are widely recognized as the leader in US government assistance compliance training. Our training activities are designed to help you and your organization build capacity, strengthen decision-making, develop more efficient systems, and identify effective solutions to important challenges. Our learning programs are modeled on the best practices in adult learning. In today's complex operating environment, learning has never been more important, and we take great pride in being your partner in professional and organizational development.

Register here!

Registration requires filling out a form that includes information such as your job title, organization, area of responsibility, and form of payment. If you have questions, please contact workshops@insidengo.org.

Overview

This two-day workshop tackles the rewards and risks involved in executing procurements in USAID-funded assistance programs. Well-planned, well-executed procurement contributes to effective and compliant programming. Poor understanding of processes and procedures in this area raises the risk of funder audits and compliance reviews. If you want to learn more about how to develop and implement the right mix of procurement procedures, systems, and controls, this workshop is for you. Designed in a highly participatory style, the course provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to effectively manage all aspects of procurement that are typically required in project implementation.

**This course is one of three required to earn InsideNGO's Certificate in USAID Assistance Management.

Prerequisite(s)

USAID Rules & Regulations: Grants & Cooperative Agreements

Who Should Attend

In addition to individual participants, InsideNGO encourages teams of employees to attend this workshop together, to build and reinforce a culture of effective procurement planning. Those who will benefit include staff with responsibility in:

• Procurement (including those who develop procurement budgets and those who implement, monitor and report on procurement)
• Finance, compliance, and audit
• Program and administration
• New business development

What You Will Learn

This workshop explores ways to plan and implement procurement tools and systems effectively under both normal and unusual circumstances. You will learn how to:

• Plan procurement based on programmatic needs
• Navigate through each of the key steps in the procurement process including establishing specifications of goods; requesting and evaluating bids; selecting vendors; ensuring quality in procurement; and documenting the procurement process
• Identify and reduce organizational risks related to procurement execution
• Establish processes to ensure compliance with USAID requirements, including full and open competition, prior approvals, waivers, and restrictions on goods and services
• Manage revisions to the budget and other changes that affect procurement including budget reductions, revised specifications, price fluctuations, and procurement in disaster situations

The InsideNGO Advantage

For more than 35 years, InsideNGO has been "inside" the NGO community, supporting organizations as they address the world's most pressing social issues. We are widely recognized as the leader in US government assistance compliance training. Our training activities are designed to help you and your organization build capacity, strengthen decision-making, develop more efficient systems, and identify effective solutions to important challenges. Our learning programs are modeled on the best practices in adult learning. In today's complex operating environment, learning has never been more important, and we take great pride in being your partner in professional and organizational development.

Register here!

Registration requires filling out a form that includes information such as your job title, organization, area of responsibility, and form of payment. If you have questions, please contact workshops@insidengo.org.

This four-day course, widely recognized by humanitarian aid agencies, helps trainers become more efficient and effective. This course is open for participants who are keen to develop and hone their training skills and style.

Aim of the Course is to develop the skills and confidence needed to deliver training within and for the humanitarian sector.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• State the principles of adult learning and apply them to designing and running a training course or session

• List the stages of the training cycle and the key activities that need to happen at each stage

• Write aims and objectives for training sessions and courses

• Demonstrate a range of training skills and techniques

• Select appropriate activities, materials and resources for training people in topics relating to humanitarian work including security

• Devise tools and techniques for assessing training needs and for evaluating training

• Show how training can be blended with other approaches to support and develop people at work

• Apply what they have learnt on this course to an individual training project

Course Outline

RedR India’s Training of Trainers is very practical and the emphasis is firmly on learning from doing. Participants will learn through experience, observation and feedback. Sessions on adult learning, training design, methodology and evaluation will be immediately put into practice by participants through the designing and running of their own short training sessions. The course includes options to explore particular topics in more detail, and time is set aside to review other approaches to meeting learning needs. Participants will also develop plans for their own individual training project to be implemented after the course. They would be encouraged to team-up with fellow participants to develop, design and deliver training for future RedR India courses.

For more details refer to the attached course flyer.

To register for this course and/or nominate participants please mail us at training@redrindia.org

On receiving your email, we will share the registration form and your registration will be confirmed on receipt of the completed form and course fee.

For more information about RedR India, please visit: www.redr.org.in

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @RedR India for latest updates and information on other courses.

Imparting knowledge, enhancing skills and changing attitudes.

Bala Vikasa, a professional, innovative, secular and non-profit Community Development organization is working in the states of Telengana and Andhra Pradesh in India for over 35 years reaching more than 5 million people through different programs. The core methodologies and sustainable practices implemented at Bala Vikasa leaves enormous and community owned sustainable results.

Through Bala Vikasa People Development Training Center (PDTC), Bala Vikasa shares these approaches to Development professionals, bureaucrats, community leaders, activists and development students to replicate the learning’s back and create sustainable models back in their communities. Officials from 57 countries across the globe participated over last one decade into our training programs and experienced a change in their attitude and approach to development.

The field exposure visits inspire and build confidence among the participants. The reality situations make them feel connected, relevant and replicate in their ground back home to achieve sustainable results.

The core methodologies and development strategies used at Bala Vikasa at an individual, community and organisational level form a crucial base for the CDD training program.

For more details on the course content and objectives refer to the enclosed brochure.

The program cost is INR 40,000. Scholarships are available for eligible candidates from developing countries on first-come first-serve basis.

To encourage the participation of NGOs from different countries in our capacity building programs, Bala Vikasa PDTC provides food and accommodation – (Non A/C rooms 3-sharing basis) within the premises of PDTC, at its own cost.

Sincere regards,

Sunitha Reddy,

Program Manager

The maximum intake number for the training program is only 25. Hence we request you to confirm your participation at the earliest by sending your application form which is attached to this email.

Registrations are in progress for all CDD training programs.

The last date for sending your application form is 24 December, 2016.

For more info on Bala Vikasa log on to www.balavikasa.org.

For any further clarification / information, contact Ms.Sunitha Reddy on 91-9849844868/ 9849165890 or 91-870-2453255 or email sunitha@balavikasa.org / pdtc@balavikasa.org

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) will have a training course on Principles of Tuberculosis Care and Prevention, from 27 March-5 April 2017, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Course Title: Principles of Tuberculosis Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action

Course Date: 27 March-5 April 2017

Application Deadline: 27 December 2016

Course Link: http://www.unioncourses.org/principles-of-tuberculosis-care-and-prevention-1

Course Objectives:

To understand the bacteriological and epidemiological basis of effective tuberculosis patient care and programme management

To understand transmission of TB bacilli and pathogenesis of tuberculosis

To understand diagnosis and treatment of TB infection and disease, including drug-resistant tuberculosis

To record, report analyse and use data on TB case finding and treatment for decision-making at all levels of healthcare

To work collaboratively with various healthcare programmes and providers to further strengthen quality patient care and programme management

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for specialists, medical and clinical officers, nurses, laboratory technicians, monitoring and evaluation officers, TB and HIV/AIDS, and non-communicable diseases and tobacco control programme staff and health policy and decision makers, who are primarily working in low-and middle-income countries.

This course has been developed to drive the way towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination. Health professionals need to understand the principles of TB care, control and prevention and require the skills to manage patients and work with National Tuberculosis Programmes.

The main goal of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills to senior programme staff and other health professionals, to improve the management of persons with TB and strengthen programmatic practices. It has pre-course online, classroom and field components.

To register for this course, please visit http://www.unioncourses.org/principles-of-tuberculosis-care-and-prevention-1.

To learn more about The Union's course offerings, please visit www.unioncourses.org.

We hope to see you at our next training!

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) will have a training course on Principles of Tuberculosis Care and Prevention, from 18-27 September 2017, in New Delhi, India.

Course Title: Principles of Tuberculosis Care and Prevention: Translating Knowledge to Action

Course Date: 18-27 September 2017

Application Deadline: 18 June 2017

Course Link: http://www.unioncourses.org/principles-of-tuberculosis-care-and-prevention-translating-knowledge-to-...

Course Objectives:

To understand the bacteriological and epidemiological basis of effective tuberculosis patient care and programme management

To understand transmission of TB bacilli and pathogenesis of tuberculosis

To understand diagnosis and treatment of TB infection and disease, including drug-resistant tuberculosis

To record, report, analyse and use data on TB case finding and treatment for decision-making at all levels of healthcare

To work collaboratively with various healthcare programmes and providers to further strengthen quality patient care and programme management

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for specialists, medical and clinical officers, nurses, laboratory technicians, monitoring and evaluation officers, TB and HIV/AIDS, and non-communicable diseases and tobacco control programme staff and health policy and decision makers, who are primarily working in low- and middle-income countries.

This course has been developed to drive the way towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination. Health professionals need to understand the principles of TB care, control and prevention and require the skills to manage patients and work with National Tuberculosis Programmes.

The main goal of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills to senior programme staff and other health professionals, to improve the management of persons with TB and strengthen programmatic practices. It has pre-course online, classroom and field components.

To register for this course, please visit http://www.unioncourses.org/principles-of-tuberculosis-care-and-prevention-translating-knowledge-to-....

To learn more about The Union's course offerings, please visit www.unioncourses.org.

We hope to see you at our next training!

WASH Project Management in Emergencies is a four day training module that prepares humanitarian personnel to address the needs of WASH In crisis. This is a highly participatory course, with group exercises and theory based sessions, provides an overview of managing WASH projects in emergencies, identifying key issue and key technical skills. Who should apply

The course is suitable for participants from a wide range of backgrounds including: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Managers and Coordinators, from the field or HQ, Engineers and environmental health professionals looking to move into WASH programmes etc. Emergency response or management specialists with some experience of a major transnational NGO or the UN, emergency desk staff of humanitarian organizations, and government officials working in emergencies zones.

To register for this course and/or nominate participants please mail us at training@redrindia.org

On receiving your email, we will share the registration form and your registration will be confirmed on Receipt of the completed form and course fee. For more information about the training and/or RedR India, please visit: www.redr.org.in

Essentials of humanitarian Practice (EHP) is a Five-day essential course conducted globally by members of RedR International for humanitarian aid workers and those interested in the field of humanitarianism. The course blends key aspects of humanitarian work and its theories with case studies and practical simulations leading to an understanding of disasters, conflicts and humanitarian principle along with action; all of which are critical to an effective humanitarian response.

About the Course

This intensive course involving essential theory and class room based exercises will be ideal for people interested in working in the humanitarian sector. The course provides a strong introduction and understanding of the humanitarian sector and the practical knowledge of working in difficult contexts. Those with specific technical skills will benefit from learning the ways to apply their expertise to unique humanitarian contexts. Individuals and agency staff working in the sector would also benefit from vital orientation and reflection on current humanitarian work issues, trends and knowledge.

To register for this course and/or nominate participants please mail us at training@redrindia.org

On receiving your email, we will share the registration form and your registration will be confirmed on Receipt of the completed form and course fee. For more information about the training and/or RedR India, please visit: www.redr.org.in

Personal and Team Security Management is Five -day training module designed to cover principles and practical application of risk management, personal security, team security and safety issues. With the current security environment prevailing in the world, the contents of the course are relevant to a wide range of individuals, whether a part of the corporate sector or a citizen who is not necessarily performing a security related function.

Course Aim

To enhance participants understanding of the principles of risk management with special emphasis on safety and security and to build their skills relating to personal and team security management.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the importance of understanding individual and team roles in the security environment of their operations.

• Describe measures to reduce personal and team vulnerability to a range of threats against their safety and security.

• Build necessary skills so as to become confident of operating relevant equipment and procedures for enhanced safety.

Expected Participants

Humanitarian professionals and staff of Governments, UN agencies, NGOs/ INGOs, etc. Students interested in humanitarian sector are highly encouraged to participate in this training.

To register for this course and/or nominate participants please mail us at training@redrindia.org

On receiving your email, we will share the registration form and your registration will be confirmed on Receipt of the completed form and course fee. For more information about the training and/or RedR India, please visit: www.redr.org.in

Imparting Knowledge, Enhancing Skills and Changing Attitudes.

Bala Vikasa is pleased to organize Two week Capacity Building Program with Field Exposure in “Community Driven Development” from 24 July to 5 August, 2017.

Bala Vikasa,an innovative, secular and a professional Community Development organization working in 5 states of South India since 40 years. Bala Vikasa reaches 6000 villages every year impacting more than 5 million people through different community programs in varied sectors. The core methodologies and sustainable practices adapted by Bala Vikasa leaves enormous and community owned sustainable result. Thus bLa avikasa is now well known as Sustainable Community Development Model” in India.

Bala Vikasa shares 40 years of experience through its Bala Vikasa People Development Training Center (PDTC), by designing training program. Development professionals, bureaucrats, community leaders, activists and development students across the globe from 60 countries have participated in PDTC training's, enlightened their development knowledge to replicate the learning’s and create sustainable models back in their communities.

The field exposure visits inspire and build confidence among the participants. The reality situations make them feel connected, relevant and replicate in their ground back home to achieve sustainable results.

The core methodologies and development strategies used at Bala Vikasa at an individual, community and organizational level form a crucial base for the CDD training program.

For more details on the course content and objectives refer to the enclosed brochure.

The maximum intake number for the training program is only 25. Hence we request you to confirm your participation at the earliest by sending your application form which is attached to this email.

Registrations are in progress for all CDD training programs.

The last date for sending your application form is 1 July , 2017.Application format can be downloaded from www.balavikasa.org

For more info on Bala Vikasa log on to www.balavikasa.org.

For any further clarification / information, contact Ms.Sunitha Reddy on 91-9849844868/ 9849165890 or 91-870-2453255 or email sunitha@balavikasa.org / pdtc@balavikasa.org

Sincere regards,

Sunitha Reddy,

Program Manager

8th IDSAsr National Seminar

Guru Arjan Dev Institute of Development Studies, Amritsar is organizing two days 8th IDSAsr National Seminar on the theme Education for Sustainable Development: Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Challenges on November 24-25,2017. Seminar aimed to reorient education towards sustainability, which in turn had the potential to impact the way people think. For this reason it was important to look at ways in which one could effectively monitor progress and capture learning in the process of implementation. All interested are requested to submit their papers before October 2017 end. The Seminar will be held in the conference hall of Guru Nanak Auditorium, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. The seminar will help to equip people with knowledge of and skills in sustainable development, making them more competent and confident while at the same time increasing their opportunities for leading healthy and productive lifestyles in harmony with nature and with concern for social values, gender equity and cultural diversity.

Added feature of the seminar is that to create awareness about valuable concept of sustainable development among the up growing generation, paper writing and presentation contest has been also planned . Students not exceeding 18 yrs of age and enrolled in any of the school/college of Punjab and Chandigarh can participate in the contest. Contest aimed to create awareness about sustainable nature among the up growing generation. This will help to reorient education towards sustainability, which in turn had the potential to impact the way people think. For this reason it was important to look at ways in which one could effectively monitor progress and capture learning in the process of implementation. Contest will consist of two parts – writing and presentation. Students can contribute original paper in any of the language - English/Punjabi/Hindi. Student should not exceed 18 yrs of age and enrolled in any of the school/college of Punjab and Chandigarh –government, aided or private/self financed. The word count of the paper should be between 3000 to 5000 words. Paper may contain figures/charts/Table etc. Last date of submitting the paper is September 30, 2017. Paper should be submitted through the Head of the school under Government registered/speed post only along with a token participating fee of Rs one hundred per paper. Head of the school will forward all the papers of his/her school along with token fee as a single demand draft in favour of The Director, G A D Institute of Development Studies payable at Amritsar. Best 15 paper writers will be invited to present their papers at the seminar in the last week of November 2017. Two Best papers will be selected from the 15 paper writers and presented at the seminar. Non presentation of the selected papers will amount to disqualification and have no claim to the award/participation. Certificate of participation will be awarded to all the participants. No award can be awarded depending upon the quality of the paper if the juries decide. There will be a Special Award for government school student’s paper writers. Best paper will be selected from the Five government school paper writers invited to present their papers at the seminar. Decision of the jury will be final and cannot be challenged. Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The theme of the contest is Education for Sustainable Development: Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Challenges. It will consist of two parts – writing and presentation.

2. Students can contribute original paper in any of the language-English/Punjabi/Hindi

3. Student should not exceed 18 yrs of age and enrolled in any of the school/college of Punjab and Chandigarh –government, aided or private/self financed..

4. The word count of the paper should be between 3000 to 5000 words. Paper may contains figures/charts/Table etc

5. Last date of submitting the paper (both soft and hard copy) is September 30, 2017.

6. Paper should be submitted through the Head of the school under Government registered/speed post only along with a token participating fee of Rs one hundred per paper.

7. Head of the school will forward all the papers of his/her school along with token fee as a single demand draft in favour of The Director, G A D Institute of Development Studies payable at Amritsar.

8. Best 15 paper writers will be invited to present their papers at the seminar.

9. Two Best papers will be selected from the 15 paper writers and presented at the seminar.

10. There will be a Special Award for government school student’s paper writers. Five best government school paper writers will be invited to present their papers at the seminar.

11. Decision of the jury will be final and cannot be challenged.

12. Non presentation of the selected papers will amount to disqualification and have no claim to the award/participation.

13. Certificate of participation will be awarded to all the participants. No award can be awarded depending upon the quality of the paper if the juries decide.

14. Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay. For more detail/clarification or any query; please contact at 9914703461.

Registration:

All delegates have to register with 8^th IDSAsr Seminar Secretariat* to enable us to serve you better**.***

Registration Form*For more detail contact at:kainthgs@yahoo.com;919914703461 or visit www.idsasr.in**

1. Name:

2. Date of Birth:

3. Passport No:

4. Official Address:

Residence Address:

5. Contact No:

Office Residence Mobile

Fax: E mails:

6. Food habits Veg/Non Veg

7. Whether presenting paper or not

Tile of the paper

8. Accommodation required Yes/no

If yes: From Organizers/ Golden Temple Complex/ Your own (Against payment)

9. Audio Visual Aid Required:

*10. Detail of registration fee

Amount in INR DD No Date Bank

11. Mode of Travel Air/Road/Rail

Arrival Information

Date Time Mode

Departure Information

Date Time Mode

12. Will you join Dinner with us on: Nov 23, 2017 Yes/no

Nov 25, 2017 Yes/No

Date Signature

*DD may be drawn in favour o The Director, GAD Institute of Development Studies payable at Amritsar

About the Course

The training course on Emergency Needs Assessment and Project Planning focus on enhancing as well as building the capacity of individuals and professionals engaged in disaster relief by training them on essential skills, techniques, approaches and good practices for humanitarian needs assessments and project planning. The 5-day training lays a strong emphasis on practice, key concepts and learning by doing that will enable professionals to effectively plan and conduct rapid and comprehensive needs assessments, and develop response interventions with affected populations in emergency situations.

Course Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify an effective approach to conducting the emergency assessments.
• Use assessment frameworks, tools and techniques during emergencies.
• Explain underlying principles of emergency assessments.
• Explain the use of Sphere Project standards for needs assessment.
• Implement the skills of problem analysis and project planning using a log frame.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for entry and mid-level humanitarian professionals who are likely to carry out needs assessments in their work. Professionals having experience in humanitarian responses are encouraged to apply. The course is highly relevant for personals working with Government agencies, UN agencies, Red Cross, INGOs, Local NGOs’ involved with emergency preparedness and response.

Download course flyer for more details on the course and fees.

To register for this training, please click here. Participation will be confirmed on receiving completed form and course fees.