Introduction to Safeguarding in the International Aid Sector
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Course overview
- Provider
- Futurelearn
- Course type
- Free trial availiable
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Course author
- Aneeta Williams
Description
This course will help those working in NGOs and development and humanitarian agencies to better understand the causes of harm, abuse, and exploitation.
You’ll learn what power and responsibility you and others in your organisation have for addressing these issues, and how to help change organisational approaches to safeguarding.
Discover the key principles of safeguardingA strong safeguarding policy is key for all international aid organisations and their staff working with and for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
On this course, you’ll learn about the different forms of harm, abuse and exploitation that may be suffered by those coming into contact with your organisation.
You’ll develop your understanding of the associated indicators of these issues, and identify the safeguarding risks for those you work or come into contact with.
Implement an effective safeguarding framework in your organisationUsing evidence-based safeguarding standards, you’ll learn how to put effective systems and structures in place to reduce the safeguarding risks associated with your work.
By designing preventative, reporting and response mechanisms for handling safeguarding issues, you’ll build the skills to develop a culture of accountability in your organisation and in communities, that encourages people to report and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Access safeguarding training from international development experts at the OUThis course is created by The Open University and led by a world-leading safeguarding trainer who has worked with many of the world’s leading international aid and humanitarian agencies.
The course material was developed with advisors from BOND and the CHS Alliance, as well as with insights from a senior academic specialist in safeguarding.
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