The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program titled "Disaster Management in Times of War", in response to the growing need for building the capacity of institutions and individuals to effectively deal with major crises resulting from wars and armed conflicts.

Disaster management during wartime differs significantly from other types of crisis response, as it requires a high level of preparedness, coordination, and decision-making under pressure and complex conditions. It also involves dealing with humanitarian risks, material losses, and potential institutional collapse that often accompany such disasters.

This program aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical foundations of disaster management during conflicts. It focuses on enhancing institutional and national preparedness, improving coordination between relief agencies, civil defense, healthcare institutions, and civil society organizations. Additionally, the program emphasizes the development of emergency response plans, evacuation and relief strategies, and the continuity of essential services in environments marked by security and humanitarian instability.

Who Should Attend?

• Personnel working in civil defense, emergency, and relief organizations.

• Staff from the Ministries of Health, Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Defense.

• Members of rapid response teams and crisis management units.

• Safety, security, and emergency officers in institutions and international organizations.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Equip participants with the skills to develop effective emergency plans during armed conflicts.

• Develop risk assessment skills and lead rapid response operations.

• Enhance coordination between local and international institutions during disasters.

• Understand the humanitarian and legal aspects related to disaster management in wartime.

• Ensure the continuity of vital and logistical services under war conditions.

• Introduction to Disaster Management and Armed Conflicts

  • The concept of disaster in the context of wars.

  • Disaster management phases: preparedness, response, recovery.

  • Characteristics of crises resulting from conflicts.

• Differences Between Natural Disasters and Armed Conflicts

  • Nature of risks in each type.

  • Effects of war on infrastructure.

  • Legal and humanitarian challenges.

• Risk Assessment During Conflicts

  • Risk analysis tools in hostile environments.

  • Information gathering under difficult field conditions.

  • Prioritizing response efforts.

• Leadership in Emergency Situations

  • Qualities of a leader in a war environment.

  • Rapid decision-making under pressure.

  • Working within multidisciplinary teams.

• Emergency Planning in Wartime

  • Preparing preventive and integrated plans.

  • Developing potential crisis scenarios.

  • Evacuation, relief, and rescue plans.

• Field Response and Logistics

  • Managing logistical operations in conflict zones.

  • Medical, food, and psychological support.

  • Securing communication and transportation means.

• Safety and Security in Unstable Environments

  • Security threats to emergency teams.

  • Dealing with mines and weapons.

  • Personal protection protocols.

• Managing Critical Facilities Under Threat

  • Ensuring operation of hospitals and shelters.

  • Securing energy and water supplies.

  • Crisis management within service institutions.

• Role of Media and Information Management

  • Communication during crises and factual reporting.

  • Combating rumors in conflict zones.

  • Engagement with communities and international agencies.

• International Humanitarian Law During Disasters

  • International agreements governing wartime.

  • Protection of civilians and medical facilities.

  • Responsibilities of various parties during conflicts.

• Psychosocial Support for Victims

  • Psychological needs in disaster environments.

  • Dealing with children and survivors.

  • Role of community and religious institutions.

• Partnerships and Coordination with Humanitarian Organizations

  • Coordination mechanisms with the Red Crescent and Red Cross.

  • Support from the United Nations and NGOs.

  • Building effective response networks.

• Health Response in Emergencies

  • Field medical services.

  • Controlling epidemics and diseases.

  • Managing field hospitals.

• Emergency Evacuation and Transportation of Populations

  • Safe evacuation techniques.

  • Securing transportation routes.

  • Managing temporary shelter centers.

• Business Continuity and Government Services

  • Maintaining administrative and institutional performance.

  • Human resources management in crisis environments.

  • Managing sensitive documents and data.

• Use of Technology in Disaster Management

  • Early warning systems.

  • Sensing and monitoring tools.

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Search and Rescue Operations Management

  • Rescue techniques in collapsed buildings.

  • Handling unexploded ordnance.

  • Working with international rescue teams.

• Monitoring and Evaluating Response

  • Performance indicators during crises.

  • Field monitoring tools.

  • Feedback and improvement.

• Recovery and Reconstruction Phase

  • Planning return to normalcy.

  • Damage assessment and capacity building.

  • Rehabilitation of infrastructure and services.

• Lessons Learned and Future Planning

  • Documenting experiences and knowledge.

  • Building future preparedness plans.

  • Developing localized response models.

• Funding and Resource Management in Crisis Times

  • Local and international funding sources.

  • Managing emergency budgets.

  • Transparency and accountability in spending.

• Continuous Training and Institutional Capacity Building

  • Ongoing readiness building programs.

  • Training multidisciplinary teams.

  • Integrating disaster management into public policies.