Join the training on CHS – 3 November 2022

Many faith-based organisations are currently working towards getting verified to the Core Humanitarian Standard. This can be a significant undertaking and therefore a time of learning and sharing about the Core Humanitarian Standard will be organized in November of this year. A full day of training to gain new insights, receive practical tools, and share experiences with colleagues from different organisations!

The importance of CHS

When you work in the world of developmental aid or humanitarian responses you – most probably – know the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS). The standard tells organisations and individuals how to ensure they deliver quality, effective and accountable humanitarian responses. A good understanding of the CHS is crucial if your organisation wants to increase the quality of their work, improve donor relationships and coordination with other organisations.

Although you can find a lot on the internet about the CHS and it’s Nine Commitments, it will be much harder to enhance, explore and implement, the key actions and organisational responsibilities (what you should be doing?) or indicators (are you doing it right?) just by yourself. Therefore, this training is organized on Core Humanitarian Standard, especially for faith-based organisations. Will you join?

What can you expect?

Who should attend?

Do you wish or need to learn more about the Core Humanitarian Standard and its nine commitments? Whether you are more experienced and willing to grow in reflecting from a CHS-perspective upon your work or if you are relatively new to the sector and you would like to get a good understanding of the standard. This course is meant for you. Specifically, if you are programme or quality staff of faith-based organisations.

Your six learning outcomes

1. List the nine commitments of the Core Humanitarian Standard and explain how each contributes to the delivery of a quality response
2. Being able to lead colleagues in the practical application of CHS Alliance’s commitments in their specific context
3. Reflect upon the projects of your own organisation from a CHS perspective and able to identify strengths and areas for growth
4. Give examples of good practice drawn from their own experience, from other participants and more widely from the sector
5. Reflect on the benefits and some of the risks for applying Core Humanitarian Standards within a faith-based organisation

About the trainer

Peter Kamphof from Charity Impact works for several years in supporting faith-based organisations to improve the quality of their work and to integrate CHS in their operations, practices, and organisational structures. Peter thinks CHS is a very important, indispensable topic for organisations. What makes this standard special is that communities are at the centre. As it should be.

Some practical information

• The course fee includes the training venue, refreshments, and lunch. If you are coming from abroad, we will be happy to help you find accommodation for the night.

• After your registration you will receive the complete training plan and more information on the location and time schedule.

• You will receive some pre-workshop assignments and background reading. For example, you will be asked to read the Core Humanitarian Standard and the accompanying Guidance Notes & Indicators in preparation.