Basic Security Training for Humanitarian Mission Abroad

Program Date
20. Mar 2026 until 22. Mar 2026
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Duration
24 lecture hours
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Suitable for
Staffs of humanitarian organisations, who are assigned abroad
Language
German
Online/ In-person
In-Person
Catering
Yes

475,00 

Overview

This course provides comprehensive preparation for potentially dangerous situations during assignments abroad. Through interactive learning methods and practical case studies, you will learn to develop a sense of dangerous situations and take preventive measures. A central aspect of the training is de-escalation, in order to respond appropriately to aggression and violence and protect yourself in the long term.

In addition, we address how to deal with colleagues after stressful events and strategies for coping with stress in general and during assignments abroad.

You are invited to contribute your questions and previous experiences to the course and to exchange ideas with other participants in order to reflect on the content together and use it to prepare for your assignment abroad.

You will learn

  • Preparation for mission trips abroad from a security perspective
  • Behaviour and handling of various situations (e.g. in the event of an acute threat with weapons, at legal and illegal checkpoints, vehicle hijacking, etc.) using de-escalation strategies
  • Dealing with your own and others’ stress in exceptional situations, as well as with colleagues who are experiencing an acute stressful event
  • Knowledge of the types and effects of firearms, mines and hand grenades, and of risk-minimising behaviour in crowds, traffic accidents and pursuits during foreign assignments

Lecturers

Rainer “Ben” Wischerath
Rainer “Ben” Wischerath
  • Training of trainers stress management and communication, MPI Max Planck Institute Munich
  • NLP Practitioner
  • Qualification for a senior management training by Vera F. Birkenbihl
  • Further trainings and practice in dealing with stress reactions/disorders
  • Qualifications as coach, supervisor and mediator
  • Development and implementation of training concepts for preparatory and follow-up seminars for UN and EU missions
  • Design and implementation of crisis management for non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
  • Speaker in Germany and abroad on ‘Dealing with threats and violence’ & ‘Stress management’ for a wide range of organisations

 

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Michael Jekutsch
Michael Jekutsch
  • Trainer specialising in preventive risk awareness and de-escalation strategies for overseas assignments
  • Expert in dealing with stress reactions and disorders
  • Design and implementation of security and crisis management systems
  • Internationally active speaker on ‘Dealing with Threats and Violence’ & ‘Stress Management’ for a wide range of organisations
  • Security consultant for the planning and implementation of major events
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Advice & contact

Neysa Setiadi
Neysa Setiadi
aha Course Coordinator / Manager Networks and Humanitarian Aid ADH