人道危機與發展: 國際組織和非政府組織的作用與挑戰
The roles and challenges of International Agencies and NGOs in humanitarian crisis and development
| 節 | 週日 |
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1 08:00–08:50 | 人道危機與發展: 國際組織和非政府組織的作用與挑戰 YS415 |
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Complex health challenges call for a holistic response. How effectively can the NGOs and international agencies address the complexity and challenges in humanitarian crisis and development work while various factors can jeopardize their performance and integrity? What research concept and technology innovations in public health are applicable to resource-limited settings? The primary audience and beneficiary of this course are the health professionals, humanitarian and development aid workers or the student who plan for an international career. This 4-week intensive course is designed for the individual who intend to work with NGOs and international agencies in the humanitarian context. The module covers a solid foundation in theory and practice, as well as the insights of field realities and knowledge generated from first-hand ground exposures. It will also discuss how the works of NGOs and international agencies are influenced by global and local cultural, political and socio-economic realities. The ultimate objective is to equip the course attendants with essential knowledge toward potential challenges and how these challenges can become opportunities for NGOs and international agencies to improve the health and social development.
Essential: University degree in medicine, biomedicine, nursing, social work, psychology or public health and master degree in epidemiology/public health/health policy Desirable: relevant working experience
The course is concerned a wide range of topics with global health importance, especially the neglected health issues, in emergency or resource-limited settings. This course will apply a multidisciplinary approach and the latest research concepts and technologies to tackle these challenges. The class includes a mix of lectures, audio-visual presentations, group discussions, and practical exercises. A basic introduction to health threats, determents and consequence will be provided to student. Students are required to take part in various training exercises and discussions of case studies of selected topics, through an interactive participatory method. Final exam includes a short written proposal and an oral presentation.
1. Class attendance 28 hours: 15% 2. Group discussion and one class presentation: 15% 3. In class quiz: 15% 4. Mid-term take-home exam in the mid-July: upon completion of on-line security training in the field, a certificate of completion will be issued by the UN Department of Security and Safety (UNDSS): 15% 5. Final exam: writing a 3-4 page proposal outline for grant application and presenting it at the class in July 2024: 40% (Font size: 12, Line spacing: 1.5 lines)
| 週次 | 主題 |
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| 第 1 週 | 1. Course introduction and Visualization in participatory programme and community-based participatory research (VIPP) |
| 第 2 週 | 2. Torture and rehabilitation |
| 第 3 週 | 3. Armed conflict and genocide |
| 第 4 週 | 4. Staff safety, health and welfare training : Basic security in the field - The UN department of safety and security training module |
| 第 5 週 | 5. Emergency response protocols (focusing on outbreak investigation) |
| 第 6 週 | 6. Psychosocial intervention in disasters |
| 第 7 週 | Mid-term exam |
| 第 8 週 | 7. Health project and programme portfolio management |
| 第 9 週 | 8. Public health financing and programme evaluation |
| 第 10 週 | 9. Water and sanitation in emergency |
| 第 11 週 | 10. Rapid urbanization and urban health |
| 第 12 週 | 11. Sexual violence and harmful traditional practices |
| 第 13 週 | 12. GIS and digital innovation in health research and intervention |
| 第 14 週 | 13. Social marketing in community health promotion |
| 第 15 週 | 14. Job application |
| 第 16 週 | Final exam: Oral presentation + project proposal |
Selected papers and manuals