Free Shelter and Settlements Online Courses for Humanitarian and Development Staff

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has partnered with DisasterReady and the Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation to design short, practical online courses on good shelter practices. Learn how to improve the lives of displaced persons who are waiting to be resettled. 

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More than 1,500 Online Learning Resources. 100% Free.

In these free online courses, you will learn skills that will ensure the health, security, privacy, and dignity of migrants, refugees, displaced persons and affected communities.

Housing, Land, and Property in Shelter Programs
Learn how to effectively address housing, land, and property issues in emergencies. Available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

Responding to Gender-Based Violence Disclosures
Learn how to respond safely and ethically if someone tells you about a gender-based violence incident in emergency settings. Available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian.

Free Shelter and Settlements Online Courses for Humanitarian and Development Staff

Good Shelter Distributions
Learn good practices for shelter and non-food item distributions to ensure crisis-affected communities are safeguarded throughout the distribution process. Available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian.

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Site Planning for Safe Settlements
Learn key concepts for planning and setting up camps in humanitarian contexts. Available in English.

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