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The Cluster Approach to Humanitarian Emergencies

Linda has over the past 2 years been designing, developing and facilitating Cluster Coordination training for WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), Shelter, Health, Nutrition and Education sectors.  In 2010, this will include the Child Protection Sub-Cluster.

In 2009 these highly successful training courses were conducted in Jordan, Switzerland, Indonesia, Panama, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe.  In Indonesia and Zimbabwe the training included training of trainers to support the roll-out of the programmes at a national level.  2010 already includes commitments to run Cluster Coordination training in Thailand, Switzerland, and Norway.

All In Diary

In September 2009, the All In Diary launched in Zimbabwe a country-specific trial, funded by ECHO (European Commission Humanitarian Office).  Working with a local partner, the Institute of Water and Sanitation Developoment, we produced a contextualised Zimbabwe version of the diary.  Initially 1,000 copies were printed but due to huge demand, this was increased to 2,000 copies which were distributed across 170 organisations (international, national and local organisations, including national and local government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and, academic and research institutions).

A full evaluation of the Zimbabwe trial will be conducted through March/April 2010.

“I am most thrilled with the information that is there as it doesn’t only provide light to the world of humanitarian work but also helps in mapping out what to do, when and whom is responsible”. Diary recipient in UN organization.

For more information visit: www.allindiary.org

Facilitation and Leadership skills

Linda Richardson continues to work with and support UK organisations. 

She is Course Adviser to the Darfur Training Committee, a small Edinburgh-based charity which finances and organises training for Darfur women in the UK, and by sending volunteers to the camps in Chad.  It aims to empower Darfuri women to organise community welfare and assist in the advancement of education and community development.  For more information go to http://www.darfurtraining.org.uk/ .

 

For further details or queries on any aspect of InTuition's work, please email information@intuition-consultancy.com