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International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)
Recognizing the need for a universally accepted basic standard of training for all humanitarian workers, the Center for International Health and Cooperation (CIHC) developed a practical, academic program offering an International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA). The IDHA offers a comprehensive, unified training program suitable for all international relief agencies. The course enables aid workers and their organizations to function more effectively and efficiently in times of war or following natural calamities.
The IDHA is a highly intensive, multi-disciplinary academic course designed to simulate a humanitarian crisis, incorporating lectures, workshops, and field experiences filling ten to twelve hour days, five to six days per week, for four weeks. Residential courses are currently offered annually in New York City at Fordham University and two rotating venues around the world.
The IDHA community now numbers over 990 graduates from 120 nations, the great majority of whom are aid workers with field experience. IDHA graduates and faculty represent most UN agencies, as well as all major non-governmental humanitarian organizations, and military, diplomatic, academic, political, and religious groups from around the world.
For more information regarding the IDHA program, please visit the CIHC's website. Dates for future IDHA courses can be found on the CIHC's Calendar of Events. To apply for the IDHA program, please submit an application.
Student Eligibility
This is a multi-disciplinary training program for students from a variety of backgrounds and experience. All participants are required to have a University degree. Preference will be given to students with humanitarian field experience (emergency or development). Fordham University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences grants 8 academic credits for the successful completion of the IDHA.
Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs
33 West 60th St., Suite 804 New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212 636 6294 Fax: 212 636 7060 Email: iiha@fordham.edu
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