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- Duration 9 hours
- Course by Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Disaster Risk Reduction and humanitarian aid in conflict settings This MOOC teaches you to develop accountable, high-quality and ethical responses to disaster in conflict-affected areas. The E-course is meant primarily for practitioners, but also open to students or otherwise interested people. It stimulates participants to think about humanitarian aid, DRR and disaster response in contexts where conflict is ongoing, lingering, or has characterized the setting in recent times, as well as about the hard choices and dilemmas faced by humanitarian actors in conflict settings. Moreover, you will learn to distinguish the different challenges and effective, positive examples of aid in three types of conflict settings. Through videos, interviews, guest lectures and realistic case-studio, learning becomes both relevant and fun; everything you learn will be applicable for practice in the field. Curious? Check out our trailer in the first module of the MOOC below.Modules
The Trailer
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- The Trailer of this MOOC
Introduction to the course
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Introduction
Relation between disasters and conflicts
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1
Videos
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6
Readings
1
Videos
- How are conflicts and disasters related?
6
Readings
- About the next video
- What do we actually mean when we talk about conflict?
- What do we mean with a disaster?
- Is there also a link between a slow-onset disaster like climate changes, and conflict?
- Short summary of the interlinkages between conflict and disaster
- Disaster governance, disaster risk reduction and disaster response
Responding to disasters
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
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2
Discussion
2
Discussions
- Challenging climbs of Nepal
- What do you think?
1
Videos
- Why is it important to be conflict sensitive in DRR?
3
Readings
- About the next video
- What you've learned so far
- Recap of what you've learned so far
An analytical tool
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Quiz about week 1
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Videos
- Introducing conflict scenarios
2
Readings
- About the next video
- Extra resources
Lesson 1
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
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3
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Quiz about week 2
3
Discussions
- Your own example of a HIC setting
- Your own example of a challenge in HIC setting
- HIC settings and DRR
4
Videos
- Disaster Risk Reduction in (DRR) in high-conflict scenarios
- Disaster Risk Reducation (DRR) in high-conflict scenarios
- What are common challenges in HIC settings?
- Best practices and successful examples
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Readings
- Extra resources week 2
Lesson 1
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5
Videos
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2
Readings
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3
Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Quiz about week 3
3
Discussions
- LIC-case
- Implementing the strategies
- Organizing DRR
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Videos
- Case Myanmar
- Low-intensity conflicts - LICs
- What are common challenges in LIC settings?
- Best practices & successful examples
- Case study Myanmar
2
Readings
- Wrap-up of week 3
- Extra resources week 3
Untitled Lesson
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Quiz about week 4
2
Discussions
- Coordination problems in post conflict scenario's
- Local authorities
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Videos
- Post-conflict scenarios
- Disaster Response in Sierra Leone
- Common challenges in post conflict scenarios
- Best practices and successful examples
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Readings
- Extra resources week 4
Untitled Lesson
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5
Videos
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4
Discussion
4
Discussions
- Discussion dilemma from Ethiopia
- Discussion Dilemma from Sierra Leone
- Discussion Dilemma from Myanmar
- Discussion Principles in a war-stricken zone
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Videos
- Hard decision-making & ethical dilemmas
- Dilemma from Ethiopia: Speak or remain silent, stay or go?
- Dilemma from Sierra Leone: bureaucracy, power and effectiveness.
- Dilemma from Myanmar: targeting decisions in the context of high-rising identity politics
- Universal dilemma: Principles in a war-stricken zone
Untitled Lesson
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5
Videos
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5
Readings
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2
Discussion
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- assignment - create a realistic proposal for a disaster
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Discussions
- Tools of this week
- What do you think?
5
Videos
- Practitioners developing DRR policies
- Conflict-sensitive policy
- What are effective tools and support programmes?
- End assignment
- Congratulations!
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Readings
- Why and how to make your project conflict-sensitive
- Conflict sensitive approach vs Conflict risk reduction (based on USAID definitions)
- Conflict sensitive approach vs Conflict risk reduction (based on USAID definition)
- Possible implications of conflict-sensitive policies on conflict – an example on vulnerability, marginalization and gender
- Extra resources week 6
Auto Summary
"When Disaster Meets Conflict" is a comprehensive online course offered by Coursera, specializing in Disaster Risk Reduction and humanitarian aid within conflict zones. This engaging program is tailored primarily for practitioners in the field but is also accessible to students and other interested individuals. Under the expert guidance of seasoned professionals, participants will explore how to design responsible, high-quality, and ethical responses to disasters in areas plagued by conflict. The course delves into the complexities of providing humanitarian aid in environments where conflict is either ongoing or has recently subsided. Learners will be encouraged to consider the tough decisions and ethical dilemmas faced by aid workers in such challenging settings. The curriculum highlights the distinct obstacles and showcases effective examples of aid in three specific types of conflict scenarios. Through an array of multimedia content, including videos, interviews, guest lectures, and realistic case studies, the course offers a dynamic and practical learning experience. With a total duration of 540 minutes, the program ensures that the knowledge gained is directly applicable to real-world situations. Prospective students can choose from two subscription options: Starter and Professional, catering to different professional needs and career stages. Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking to enhance your skills or a newcomer eager to make a difference, this course provides valuable insights and practical tools to improve disaster response in conflict-affected areas. Discover more and get a glimpse of what to expect by checking out the introductory trailer in the first module of the course. Join today and equip yourself with the expertise to make a significant impact in humanitarian aid and disaster risk reduction.
Dorothea Hilhorst
Roanne van Voorst