Programme Overview
Humanitarian and development workers often serve in high-risk environments where insecurity, crime, natural disasters, or conflict can threaten both personal safety and community well-being. This professional certificate is designed to equip NGO staff, volunteers, and field practitioners with practical safety skills and community protection strategies that align with international humanitarian standards.
Course Objectives
By the end of this professional certificate programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Fundamentals of Safety and Protection
- Explain the principles of personal safety, community protection, and humanitarian security frameworks.
- Assess Risks and Threats
- Identify and analyse potential risks such as violence, accidents, natural disasters, and security threats in both community and field contexts.
- Develop Practical Safety Strategies
- Apply personal safety measures, situational awareness, and protective behaviours during humanitarian or community-based activities.
- Strengthen Community-Based Protection Approaches
- Mobilise families, local leaders, and institutions to safeguard vulnerable groups, especially women, children, and displaced populations.
- Apply International Protection Standards
- Implement guidelines such as Sphere Standards, protection mainstreaming principles, and duty of care obligations in humanitarian response.
Duration
Who Should Participate
This programme is ideal for individuals and organisations committed to strengthening safety and protection in humanitarian and community settings. It is particularly relevant for:
- Humanitarian and Development Practitioners working in field operations, emergency response, or protection-focused programmes.
- Community Leaders, Volunteers, and Activists involved in safeguarding vulnerable groups in their localities.
- NGO and INGO Staff responsible for staff security, duty of care, or protection initiatives.
- Government and Security Agencies engaged in disaster preparedness, civil protection, or social welfare roles.
- Teachers, Health Workers, and Social Workers supporting at-risk populations in conflict-affected or high-risk communities.
- Graduate Students and Early-career Professionals pursuing careers in humanitarian response, protection, or community development.
Fee information
$12: Other supported currencies include GBP, NGN, GHS, KES, ZAR, TZS, UGX, XAF, XOF and RWF.
This covers a 3-week access to all study materials and resources and issuance of certificate of professional achievement.
How to register
Follow this link to register:
https://datavillegroup.com/professional-certificate-in-personal-safety-and-community-protection/
