HAL 350 Crisis, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Recovery (3 SH)

Crises threaten global human security today as never before. These crises are caused by a complex mix of natural hazards (i.e. floods, earthquakes, or drought) and human action or inaction. This course explores how humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery efforts can best promote resilience by reducing vulnerability and risk. The history and values of the humanitarian enterprise will be addressed along with the standards of response. Community and organizational responses to humanitarian crises will be examined, emphasizing efforts to improve aid quality and accountability, often in contexts of conflict.