With the aim of helping the humanitarian sector to improve beneficiary’s data protection, CaLP is now launching in partnership with the UNHCR the course “E – transfer and operationalizing beneficiary data protection”. The purpose of this course is to assist humanitarian practitioners to take the necessary steps to operationalize the protection of beneficiary data in programmes using electronic transfers, or e-transfers. This shall be done by sharing case studies and experiences from a number of organisations and sector specialists that highlight the risks, challenges and emerging solutions.

This course will help humanitarian practitioners take the necessary steps to operationalize the protection of beneficiary data in programmes using electronic transfers or e-transfers. Through the use of case studies and accounts from a number of organisations and sector specialists, humanitarians will learn about the risks, challenges, and emerging solutions.

The course complements the guidance produced by CaLP in 2013 "Protecting Beneficiary Privacy: Principles and operational standards for the secure use of personal data in cash and e-transfer programmes."

Please visit: http://bit.ly/1PN1xBv

7 Elements Foundation (7e) is pleased to announce a Training Course in SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE HUMAN SECURITY APPROACH AND COMMUNITY DIAGNOSTICS. 

Location: Villa Rica, Peru

Duration: 21 days

Start/End dates: 1^stOctober 2016- 21^stOctober 2016

Registration Deadline: 15th August 2015

Course Overview: The course covers implementation of Sustainable Development interventions through the concept of Human Security (HS) model and how to execute a data-driven approach to selecting interventions. Participants will understand the interdependences and the cause-effect relationships between the seven elements of HS; Environmental, Food, Health, Economic, Political, Community and Personal Security.The course will explain how these seven elements influence and are influenced by today’s global society from a local level to a global level. Participants will be presented a broad view about of sustainability focused on the cause-effect linkage between the global economy, politics, food security, global health issues and environmental threats such as climate change, deforestation, sea level rising, resources depletion and wars. 

Participants will be led through a process to consider alternative, sustainable paradigms for global development that goes beyond the concepts of traditional economic development and sustainable development. Students will develop new skills useful in assessing today’s global vulnerabilities and to formulate sustainable solutions to local threats to human security. The course will expose participants to new assessment methodologies and instruments which will add value to their work as professionals in the sectors of international cooperation/volunteerism/non-profit. Students will train in community diagnostics and the use of innovative tools and techniques designed to improve project planning, evaluations, monitoring, community policy planning, implementation and exit-strategy execution.

Course Content:

1) Sustainable Development and Human Security Overview

2) Environment Security

3) Food Security

4) Health Security

5) Economic Security

6) Political Security

7) Personal Security

8) Community Security

9) Transition or Collapse of the Global Society

10) Community Rural Appraisal ; tools and techniques

11) Community Diagnostic: the human security assessment

At the end of the classroom sessions, students will participate in a real community diagnostic campaign in a group of selected Indigenous Yanesha native communities.

Exercises: Students will be challenged to test their new knowledge by completing some relevant exercises and tasks during the course at the end of each session.

Field trips: The course includes face to face learning experiences with several excursions to local communities, NGOs, Institutions and on-going development projects where they will be able to field-test the concepts studied in the classroom. These trips will also provide the opportunity to visit and explore remote wilderness protected areas, native indigenous communities and immerse in the local culture and environment of the Peruvian Amazon. These hands-on excursions offer students an experiential learning experience and the opportunity to understand the reality of the Human Security issues in a fragile ecosystem such as the Peruvian rain forest.

Assignments:** A final assignment will challenge students to test their new knowledge gained in the course.

Who Should Attend: The course is recommended for students, recent graduates and professionals in: international cooperation, international relationships, sustainable development and environmental conservation. The course also offers skills development in informed decision making for professionals such as international departmental heads, data managers, project managers, project officers, researchers, staff involved in community design and community conflicts mediation. The training will benefit anyone involved in development projects or who simply aspires to be a good global citizen and to be part of the change for a better world.

Training methodologies: face to face discussions, lectures and instructions, case studies and demonstrations, individual and groups assignments, brainstorming sessions, videos and documentaries sessions, field trips and practical training sessions, visits to projects and relevant sites.

Course Fee: 2400 USD

Fee includes: room, meals, ground transportation from/to Lima/Villa Rica and all local ground/fluvial transportation, field work supplies and course materials, entrance fees to Yanachaga-Chemillin National Park, guides, local and international staff. Air travel to/from Lima (Peru) not included. Passport and Visas costs not included.

For more information regarding the above training course, logistics, safety, trainers, institutional partners and contents, please contact:

Giorgio Piracci, 7E Country Director - PERU and Training Coordinator

Fundacion 7Elementos – Peru

programdirectordr@7elements.global

+1 829 982 9099

or

Allie Janes, 7e Chapter Coordinator

7Elements – Indianapolis, IN, USA

Phone: 317.771.0747

Email**:** AllieJanes.7elements@gmail.com

http://7elementsdr.org/

www.7elements.global

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CaLP is planning to conduct a Level 2 training in Toronto from the 7th of March to 11th of March, 2016.
The objective of the Level 2 training is to build the capacity of humanitarian actors in cash transfer program (CTP) design and implementation skills, to share recent research and learning and encourage advocacy, institutionalization and coordination in CTP.

The training aims to enable practitioners involved in humanitarian responses (inclusive of slow onset emergencies, immediate relief operations, and early recovery phases), to have:

• A more in-depth understanding of cash and voucher transfer programs.
• Improved capacity to evaluate the appropriateness of CTP compared to other response mechanisms.
• The ability to improve the effectiveness of CTP though improved skills on design, implementation coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
• An insight on how to work with different types of CTP in a range of contexts and sectors.
• Greater skills and confidence to manage CTP throughout the project cycle.
• The confidence to determine transfer types, amounts, and payment methods.
• The ability to anticipate and mitigate potential CTP bottlenecks.
• Basic advocacy messages for CTP in appropriate contexts.
• An understanding of the basics of coordination and humanitarian standards that relate to CTP.
  Fees for this training are the following: Local NGO 390 $ INGO's $650

To participate in the training kindly fill in the form below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TorontoMarch2016

For more information please contact Blake Stabler CaLP North America Capacity Building Officer attraining.northamerica@cashlearning.org

The Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) will conduct a Market Analysis training covering the core concepts and tools in market analysis in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from December 5 to 9, 2016.

This Market Training Module is a training module designed for anyone who may participate in a market assessment with a humanitarian objective. The main focus of the module is two fold; 1) how to measure market performance and 2) how to select appropriate market tools and guidance. The module duration is 4.5. days with the field practice element is included.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the module participants will be able to:

• Contribute to, and engage in the market analysis process and response option discussions.

• Utilise core market analysis tools, understanding their contribution to market analysis in a range of contexts.

  The prerequisites are:

• Prior experience in the design, implementation or management of cash transfers or vouchers in a humanitarian context, and/or

• Prior attendance at CaLP Level-2 training or equivalent classroom experience and/or

• Previous exposure to, involvement in, or classroom experience with response analysis (response options analysis)

• A working knowledge of key vocabulary concerning how markets function

Thank you for taking the time to complete the application form.

The aim of this half-day face-to-face training is to provide a high-level overview of livelihoods approaches, livelihoods projects, and how cash and vouchers can be used as tools for meeting livelihoods objectives. This course is intended for humanitarian and development practitioners with an interest in both cash transfer programming (CTP), including both cash transfer and vouchers, and in livelihoods in urban or rural contexts.

The objectives of this course are to be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts of livelihoods programming, including terminology and how cash and vouchers can be used as tools to achieve livelihoods objectives
• Be aware of the different ways in which cash can be used to achieve different objectives in livelihoods programming
• Be able to cite key lessons learned for using cash and vouchers for achieving livelihoods objectives
• Be better able to incorporate cash and vouchers into livelihoods programming

This half-day course on the morning of March 9 will provide practitioners with a broad overview, to hopefully get more involved in livelihoods projects and programs in their host organizations.

It is targeted at entry-level to mid-level professionals with a limited background in either cash transfer programming (CTP) or livelihoods.

Applications will be received and invitations will be sent on a rolling basis. No lunch will be provided, but there will not be a fee or charge to attend the training.

CaLP would like to thank ACDI/VOCA for helping make this training event available to the community of practice.

To register please complete this form

The aim of this five (5) day face-to-face training is to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of humanitarian organisations' practitioners for cash transfer technical design and quality. This course targets technical or operational staff responsible for leading and overseeing the design and monitoring of cash transfer programmes (CTP).

This group might include technical specialists from many sectors, including but not limited to specialists in food security, livelihoods, WASH and shelter. The course is focused on a technical and programmatic perspective, and it incorporates examples and case studies from multiple sectors and from multi-sectoral programmes.
The objectives of this course are to be able to:

• Demonstrate how to design, implement and monitor cash transfer programmes to ensure quality
• Identify and mitigate the programmatic risks of using CTP
• Make technical and programmatic decisions for designing and implementing CTP across sectors
• Produce, for the programme side, organisation-level standard operating procedures (SOPs) for designing and delivering CTP
• Identify complementary functions within programme and operations teams that require working together for high quality CTP

Attendance on all five days from April 3 to 7 is necessary. Applications will be received and invitations will be sent on a rolling basis.

Priority will be given to applicants based on or near the West Coast who work at humanitarian organizations who are partners or are exploring becoming partners of USAID's Office of Food for Peace (FFP). No lunch will be provided on training days, but there will not be a fee or charge to attend the training.CaLP does not have the resources to support member organizations or others with transportation expenses or lodging, for those who are not based in Portland, OR.

CaLP would like to thank CaLP member organizations Mercy Corps for helping make this training available to the community of practice.

To register please complete this application form. Applications will be received and invitations will be sent on a rolling basis.

Over the past 20 years disasters have affected 4.4 billion people, caused USD 2 trillion of damage and killed 1.3 million people. Disasters have affected people living in developing countries and, in particular, the most vulnerable communities within these countries.

Particularly in the context of increased urbanization, urban risk continues to rise. The vulnerability of cities to disasters is growing especially as poor people settle in high-risk urban areas. Unfortunately, the planning and development of cities has given little consideration to the consequences of hazards such as earthquakes, hydro-meteorological risks and others. The implication of this reality is the need for countries to focus on creating a safer world for urban dwellers and developing a series of innovative approaches to build resilience.

On the basis of these needs, UNITAR has developed the e-learning course Resilience Action Planning - Implementing the Sendai Framework at the local level.

This e-learning course aims to strengthen the capacities of government officials, especially those at the local level, and disaster management professionals to design and implement plans and programmes that reduce disaster risk and enhance resilience.

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

• Raise awareness about the Making Cities Resilient (MRC) Campaign;
• Identify initiatives and best practices on how to integrate disaster risk reduction and climate change adoption into urban planning;
• Assess the risk management situation in their cities by using a tool;
• Develop a safe and resilient country/city action plan;
• Analyze the purpose, the goals and the outcome of the HFA and the Sendai Framework for DRR

https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/resilience-action-planning-implementing-sendai-framework-local-level

A lo largo del los 20 últimos años, los desastres han afectado a 4.4 mil millones de personas, costando un total de 2 billones de dólares de perjuicios y 1.3 millones de muertes. Los desastres han afectado a las personas que viven en países en desarrollo y en particular a las comunidades más vulnerables de esos países.

Hoy en día, en el contexto de crecimiento urbano, el riesgo sigue aumentando cada vez más. La vulnerabilidad de las ciudades frente a los desastres se amplifica especialmente cuando las personas pobres se instalan en áreas urbanas de alto riesgo. Desafortunadamente, la planificación y el desarollo de las ciudades no han considerado las consecuencias de los riesgos como los terremotos, los riesgos hidro-meterológicos y tantos otros. Esa realidad tiene como consecuencia la necesidad para los países de enfocarse en la creación de un mundo más seguro para los habitantes urbanos y en el desarrollo de una serie de enfoques innovativos para alcanzar una resilencia.

En acuerdo con esas necesidades, UNITAR ha desarrollado el curso en línea, Planes de acción para Resiliencia-Implementar el Marco de Sendai al Nivel Local.

El curso en línea tiene por objetivo principal reforzar las capacidades de los funcionarios del gobierno, especialmente de los que trabajan al nivel local, y de los profesionales que se manejan en temas de gestión de desastres, para que conciban e implementen planes y programas de reducción del riesgo de desastres y que mejoren la resiliencia.

Al final del curso, los participantes lograrán:

• Sensibilizar sobre el "Making Cities Resilient (MRC) Campaign";
• Identificar las iniciativas y las mejores prácticas para integrar la reducción del riesgo y la adopción del cambio climático en la planificación urbana;
• Evaluar la situación de la gestión del riesgo de desastres en países de los participantes usando empleo de herramientas diversas;
• Desarrollar un plan de acción seguro y resiliente para sus ciudades/países;
• Analizar el objetivo, las metas y el resultado del HFAb y del Marco de Sendai.

https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/planes-de-acci%C3%B3n-para-resiliencia-implementar-el-marco-de-sendai-al-nivel-local

This 5 day face-to-face course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of humanitarian practitioners focusing on the technical design and quality of CTP. This course targets technical staff responsible for leading and overseeing the design and monitoring of cash transfer programmes. This group might include technical specialists from many sectors, including but not limited to specialists in food security, livelihoods, WASH and shelter. The course has a technical and programmatic perspective and includes examples from multiple sectors.
The objectives of this course are to be able to:

• Demonstrate how to design, implement and monitor cash transfer programmes to ensure quality
• Identify and mitigate the programmatic risks of using CTP
• Make technical and programmatic decisions for designing and implementing CTP across sectors
• Produce, for the programme side, organisation-level standard operating procedures (SOPs) for designing and delivering CTP
• Identify the complementarity of functions within programme and operations teams needed for high quality CTP

CaLP's Commitment
The course will be run by two experienced facilitators, with adult learning and cash transfer expertise. The course is participatory and will use of a variety of training methods
Minimum Requirements

• Field experience working with cash transfer programming
• An understanding of emergency programming
• Proficiency in English language both written and oral (i.e. must be able to participate fully in training course delivered in English)
• Work for Government, national or international NGOs, the Red Cross/Crescent, the UN or donor organizations, independent CTP consultants

Selection Criteria and Process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling bases and selection will consider:

• Whether applicants meet the minimum requirements (see above)
• The balance between different organisations - a mix is preferred to strengthen cross learning
• Gender balance - a balance between men and women is preferred

To register for this training please complete this training application form.

This 2 day face-to-face course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of humanitarian organizations’ senior managers to inform and support the strategic decision making processes as organizations engage in cash transfer programming. The course targets senior level staff primarily involved in strategic planning and decision-making at the organizational level. This group might include senior Programme Managers, Country Directors, Head of Base, or Programme Advisors at HQ level
The objectives of this course are to impart skills for participants to be able to:

• Make strategic decisions for the design, implementation and monitoring of cash transfer programming (CTP)
• Determine, for their own organization, an acceptable level of risk for using CTP
• Support a response analysis process on CTP related aspects
• Support the production of organization level standard operating procedures (SOPs) for designing and delivering CTP
• Advocate for the appropriate use of CTP to meet humanitarian needs across sectors
• Discuss the key aspects of CTP coordination

Minimum Requirements

• New to or limited exposure to cash transfer programming
• An understanding of emergency programming
• Proficiency in English language both written and oral (i.e. must be able to participate fully in training course delivered in English)
• Work for Government, national or international NGOs, the Red Cross/Crescent, the UN or donor organizations

Selection Criteria and Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling bases and selection will consider:

• Whether applicants meet the minimum requirements (see above)
• The balance between different organizations - a mix is preferred to strengthen cross learning
• Gender balance - a balance between men and women is preferred
• Priority will be given to applicants based in Ethiopia

Course fees:

• UN/donor organisation - $350
• International NGO - $300
• Ethiopian Government or National NGO - No fee (this course is partly subsidized by OFDA through World Vision)

Course fees include:

• Course materials
• Lunch, morning and afternoon tea breaks

What is not covered:

Participants are required to make their own accommodation and transport costs
For details on these course please check the CaLP Course Catalogue
To register for this training please complete this training application form.

To register for this training please complete this training application form.

The Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) will run a Market Assessment Tools Training course covering core concepts and tools in emergency market assessment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 22nd - 26th May 2017.
This is a 5-day training designed non-economists who may participate in a market assessment with a humanitarian objective. This training focuses on how to measure market performance and how to select appropriate market tools and guidance for an assessment. The fourth day includes a field-based assessment component to apply some of the various skills learned during the week. See the course overview for more information
After completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Contribute to, and engage in the market assessment process and participate in response options discussions
• Use core market assessment tools, understanding their contributions in a range of contexts

To apply

Applicants should meet at-least one of the following prerequisites:

• Prior experience in the design, implementation or management of cash transfers or vouchers in a humanitarian context
• Prior attendance at CaLP Level-2 training or equivalent classroom experience
• Previous exposure to, involvement in, or classroom experience with response analysis (response options analysis)
• Working knowledge of key vocabulary concerning how markets function would be useful.

Selection

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selection will consider:

• Whether applicants meet the training requirements (see above)
• Balance between different organizations - a mix is preferred to strengthen cross learning
• Gender balance - a balance between men and women is preferred
• Priority will be given to applicants based in Ethiopia.

Course fees:

• UN/donor organisation - $780
• International NGO - $650
• Ethiopian Government or National NGO - No fee (this course is partly subsidized by OFDA through World Vision)

Course fees include:

• Course materials
• Lunch, morning and afternoon tea breaks
• Field school

What is not included:

• Participants are required to meet their own accommodation and transport costs. Note: If needed, World Vision may be able to meet these costs for local NGO and Government staff.

To register for this training please complete this training application form.

With the aim of helping the humanitarian sector to improve beneficiary’s data protection, CaLP is now launching in partnership with the UNHCR the course “E – transfer and operationalizing beneficiary data protection”. The purpose of this course is to assist humanitarian practitioners to take the necessary steps to operationalize the protection of beneficiary data in programmes using electronic transfers, or e-transfers. This shall be done by sharing case studies and experiences from a number of organisations and sector specialists that highlight the risks, challenges and emerging solutions.

This course will help humanitarian practitioners take the necessary steps to operationalize the protection of beneficiary data in programmes using electronic transfers or e-transfers. Through the use of case studies and accounts from a number of organisations and sector specialists, humanitarians will learn about the risks, challenges, and emerging solutions.

The course complements the guidance produced by CaLP in 2013 "Protecting Beneficiary Privacy: Principles and operational standards for the secure use of personal data in cash and e-transfer programmes."

Please visit: http://bit.ly/1PN1xBv

CaLP held the second webinar of CaLP's Markets webinar series ," Response analysis for Market-Based Programming". This will be an opportunity to learn from real experiences of response analysis for market-based programming, building on the frameworks and standards shared in the 1st webinar.

Programme staff at CRS, IRC and Mercy Corps will share lessons learned on market analysis and its use in programming decisions. You will hear about: 1) case study examples of when market information has been used well to inform programming decisions; 2) practical approaches to monitoring market information over time; 3) the ongoing experience of using a market recovery assessment to inform programme design in NE Nigeria.

How to register

Watch the recording at https://youtu.be/5MGAYyPIyHc