Children are among the most vulnerable groups in post-disaster situations. Humanitarian action often intersects with this group’s needs and a core protection principle makes it imperative for practitioners to engage safely and effectively.
Our short seminar provides the basics of engaging with children safely while deployed for humanitarian work.
What you’ll learn
The factors that contribute to child vulnerability and risk in humanitarian contexts.
Child protection requirements for humanitarian missions.
The differences between adult and child interactions for safe and effective engagement.
This is a practice-based course with real-world examples and peer learning.
Who it’s for
The training is suited for:
humanitarian practitioners who are deploying on humanitarian missions
volunteer teams that will engage directly or indirectly with children on their mission
subject matter experts interested in humanitarian work but not versed in child protection principles
team leaders who will need to lead teams on humanitarian missions
No prior experience on child protection is needed.
Format
Live 3-hour in-person course
Includes access to online learning resources
Registration
All fees include training, materials, and a record of attendance.
Please contact hello@gohadr.com if you have problems registering.
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All registrations for this course are final. Due to the logistics involved in planning this event, we follow the refund structure below:
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 30 days from the event date, including no-shows on event day.
Registrations are non-transferable and may not be reassigned to another individual.
In the event of postponement or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances (including but not limited to severe weather, safety concerns, or public health restrictions), the organising team will communicate alternative arrangements or potential partial refunds at their discretion.
By registering, participants acknowledge and accept this policy.
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Trainers
Julieana Binte Suhaimi
Julieana is an outdoor educator with a strong foundation in child-centred practice and experiential learning. Her work with children focuses on emotional safety, relationship-building, and the development of essential life skills, particularly in environments that require adaptability, trust, and care.
With experience facilitating learning in dynamic and outdoor settings, Julieana brings a grounded understanding of how children respond to uncertainty, unfamiliar environments, and changes in routine. Her approach is informed by developmental principles and emphasises empathy, clear communication, and respectful engagement with children as individuals.
As a trainer, Julieana is beginning her work with humanitarian professionals, drawing on her educational background to support adults in thinking more intentionally about how they interact with children in challenging contexts. Her sessions focus on practical reflection, ethical considerations, and translating child-focused theory into approaches that are realistic, sensitive, and applicable in the field.
Nadim van der Ros
Nadim van der Ros is a dedicated humanitarian with over a decade of experience working with social organisations and has been volunteering with Singapore Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and the SAF Volunteer Corps. He is an ALCP-certified trainer and facilitator, volunteering as a first aid instructor and Overseas Disaster Deployment Training trainer for Singapore Red Cross. He has led humanitarian missions to Batam, Sri Lanka and Egypt. He also serves as an Auxiliary Security Trooper for the SAFVC and leads an active extra curricular community for that body.
Why Learn with Us?
Vector Volunteer Services Ltd. - a nonprofit aimed at empowering humanitarian practitioners for mission success. We bring together experienced facilitators who are experts in their fields and have humanitarian experience, ensuring our trainings are grounded in practice and real-world experience.