Diploma in Food Security and Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies

Food security and nutrition are critical concerns in humanitarian emergencies, where access to adequate food and nutrition can be severely compromised. This diploma program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address food security and nutritional challenges in emergency settings. The course covers a wide range of topics including nutritional assessment, food aid, and intervention strategies.

Objectives

– Understand the principles and practices of food security and nutrition in humanitarian emergencies

– Develop skills in nutritional assessment and identifying nutritional deficiencies

– Learn effective strategies for food aid distribution and targeting

– Gain knowledge in designing and implementing nutrition intervention programs

– Explore the role of international organizations and NGOs in addressing food security and nutrition

– Understand the dynamics of food security in emergency contexts

– Develop skills in monitoring and evaluating food security and nutrition programs

– Enhance abilities in planning and coordinating food security responses

Thematic Areas

– Introduction to Food Security and Nutrition

– Nutritional Assessment in Emergencies

– Macro and Micronutrient Malnutrition

– Food Aid Distribution and Targeting

– Designing Nutrition Intervention Programs

– Role of International Organizations and NGOs

– Dynamics of Food Security in Emergencies

– Monitoring and Evaluation of Nutrition Programs

– Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies

– Sustainable Food Security Approaches

Who Should Enroll?

This diploma is suitable for individuals working in or planning to enter the field of food security and nutrition in humanitarian settings, including staff of humanitarian aid organizations, development agencies, government bodies, and UN agencies. There are no prerequisites for this course. All participants are expected to have a strong interest in food security and nutrition, although prior experience is not required.

Training Format

– All materials are made available through our Online Learning Platform

– Students should commit approximately 5-6 hours of their time per week

Materials Provided

– Online delivery of curriculum materials, exercises, and templates

Assignments

To demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to submit assignments at the end of every month.