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Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response
A handbook and set of training materials which is an output of the Sphere Project, (an inter-agency project) with the aim of improving quality and accountability of humanitarian assistance. It contains the Humanitarian charter, and 5 technical chapters – each with standards, indicators and guidance notes.
Published in 2011, by
Sphere Nutrition Training Modules
Nutrition training modules available on the Internet. They aim to improve the technical capacity for humanitarian response in nutrition. They are aimed at staff with some responsibility for designing or monitoring nutrition related projects and aim to ensure an understanding of the scope and content of Standards in the Food Security, Nutrition and Food Aid...
Published in 2011, by
National training programmes on treatment of severe malnutrition
National programmes supported by WHO. Good examples for trainers.
Published in 2010, by
PreventionWeb - Serving the information needs of the disaster reduction community
PreventionWeb is a platform that serves the information needs of the disaster risk reduction community, including the development of information exchange tools to facilitate collaboration.
Published in 2010, by
Integration of IYCF Support into CMAM - Facilitator's Guide and Handouts
The purpose of the Facilitator’s Guide - Integration of IYCF Support into CMAM (Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition) is to train health care personnel and community health workers in the integration of recommended infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices within CMAM. These health workers will support mothers/caregivers in prevention as...
Published in 2009, by
National Micronutrient Training Module and Job Aids for Village Volunteers
To further extend nutrition skills and knowledge into the health system, the Village Volunteer Micro-nutrient Module provides training to village volunteers on good nutrition practices, including infant and young child feeding, the role of micronutrients, counseling to prevent maternal and child anemia, how to assist in the preparation of vitamin A rounds,...
Published in 2009, by
National Nutrition Training Curriculum - Minimum Package of Activities (MPA) 10
The Minimum Package of Activities (MPA) Module 10 training package works to strengthen the nutrition skills and knowledge of health centre staff to facilitate integrated nutrition activities in health service delivery, supervision and information. MPA Module 10 focuses on Cambodia’s five main nutrition interventions (infant and young child feeding, growth...
Published in 2009, by
Nutritional care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS: A training course
A training course for caregivers of PLWHA and their families that focuses on practical nutrition care and communication skills
Published in 2009, by
Asegurando un inicio saludable para un desarrollo futuro: El hierro durante los primeros seis meses de vida
En los lactantes y en los niños, la defi ciencia de hierro y la anemia debida a la defi ciencia de hierro son de particular preocupación, debido a sus efectos negativos y probablemente irreversibles en relación al desarrollo cognitivo, motor y conductual.
Published in 2008, by
Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) - Training Guide
Extensive training course on all aspects of setting up and running community based therapeutic care programmes. With practical cases and exercises. Suitable for managers and health workers
Published in 2008, by
Material de Apoyo: Investigando las Causas de Desnutrición
Este folleto es un material de apoyo para el curso sobre la Curso de Capacitación sobre la Evaluación del Crecimiento del Niño (2008), que es una herramienta para la implementación del Nuevo Patrón de Crecimiento de la OMS. El curso en su conjunto con todos los materiales se puede ver el la pagina web. El contenido demuestra cómo tomar medidas de...
Published in 2008, by
Toolkit for addressing nutrition in emergency situations
The toolkit is intended as an easy-to-use field guide that outlines the key basic interventions for nutritional support to individuals and groups during an emergency situation. In most emergencies, we focus on two key aspects: risk assessment and risk management. This toolkit focuses on risk management. What it takes to ensure that emergency needs are met...
Published in 2008, by
EFSA Distance Learning material
Two versions are available; one for experienced practitioners and the other for relative novices. The training package is an interactive package with many exercises and case studies to work through. Suitable for field staff
Published in 2007, by
FAO Food Security Information for Action Distance Learning Material
DISTANCE LEARNING materials designed for self-paced e-learning, developed by international experts to support capacity building and on-the-job Training and Workshops at national and local food security information systems and networks. Free of charge registration provides access to the materials.
Published in 2007, by
Food Security Information Systems and Networks
E-learning course designed as a distance learning course to support capacity building and training for national local nutrition and food security information systems and network. This course introduces and provides guidance in assessing different kinds of information systems related to food security analysis.
Published in 2007, by
Infant Feeding in Emergencies Module 2 Version 1.1
Module 2 aims to provide health and nutrition workers with the basic knowledge and skills to help both breastfeeding and artificially feeding women. The first task is to support breastfeeding women, so that they do not lose confidence and introduce artificial feeds unnecessarily. The next task is to identify and help women who have feeding difficulties. The...
Published in 2007, by
Livelihoods Assessments and Analysis
E-learning course designed as a distance learning course to support capacity building and training for national local nutrition and food security information systems and networkThis course introduces the concept of livelihoods and the components of the livelihoods framework. It also provides guidance on assessing livelihoods in different food security...
Published in 2007, by
Protocol for the management of Severe Acute Malnutrition
With training materials and a summary wall chart. National guidelines based in recent standard protocols. Suitable for managers and health workers.
Published in 2007, by
Reporting Food Security Information
E-learning course designed as a distance learning course to support capacity building and training for national local nutrition and food security information systems and network. The four lessons provide guidance in designing, writing and increasing the impact of food security reports in different contexts.
Published in 2007, by
Trainer’s Package for Sphere “Technical Sectors” Course
The materials found here, taken together, support a concise and cohesive 5 - day workshop that will guide participants through the entire Sphere handbook (2004 Edition). It provides insights into many of the typical problems found in the sectors of Water, Sanitation, Food Aid, Nutrition, Food Security, Settlement, Shelter and Health. It also illustrates each...
Published in 2007, by
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