Regional Workshop on Humanitarian Crisis Management Led
“Jan 5, 2025: Launching ‘Volunteer Pulse’ with a regional workshop on Humanitarian Crisis Management to empower volunteers in Sudan and Uganda.”
Date: January 5, 2025
Taking a strategic step towards strengthening humanitarian response, One Community Organization for Peace and Development announced today, January 5, 2025, the official launch of the “Volunteer Pulse” (Nabdh Al-Tatawo) project, kicking off with an intensive virtual training course titled “Humanitarian Crisis Management.”
Strong Start and Wide Participation Held over three days via Google Meet, the workshop witnessed extensive participation and engagement from our staff and volunteers in Sudan and Uganda, alongside field teams in the localities of Yassin, Sirba, and Shearia.
Expert Leadership The sessions were led by the distinguished trainer Mr. Faisal Ismail, an expert in civic education. Mr. Ismail enriched the training with his academic and practical expertise, holding:
- Higher Diploma in Development Studies (Kampala International University).
- B.Sc. in Political Science & Strategic Studies (Al-Zaiem Al-Azhari University).
- B.Ed. in Education (University of the Holy Quran).
Key Takeaways The interactive sessions focused on equipping participants with practical tools for navigating complex realities, covering:
- Emergency Response Planning: How to mobilize quickly and organizedly when a crisis strikes.
- Team Management: Mechanisms for building cohesive teams capable of working under pressure.
- Practical Applications: Trainees delivered presentations analyzing real-life crisis scenarios and proposing innovative solutions.
Looking Ahead The organization’s management emphasized that this workshop is just the beginning of the “Volunteer Pulse” series. Preparations are underway for a suite of advanced courses designed to further empower volunteers and help war-affected communities build resilience.