MASHAV Course on Developing Institutional and Community Resilience
Background
Community resilience focuses on enhancing the day-to-day wellbeing of communities in order to reduce the negative impacts of various types of crisis. Community resilience expands the traditional crisis preparedness approach. It is possible and necessary to reduce the consequences of crises and traumatic events by developing systems to build resilience on an individual and collective level. Integration and cooperation between organizations and institutions at the national level, municipal level and local communities is necessary for the development of efficient and helpful resilience systems. In addition, adaptation to specific population groups, as well as training of local first stage responders is essential. The purpose of the proposed course is to share the Israeli experience and models of building organizational and community resilience.
The purpose of the proposed course is to share the Israeli experience and models of building organizational and community resilience.
Aims
- Analyzing the critical challenges and stress factors of the community in times of crisis
- Planning and building a strategy for a community dealing with crisis, including models of prevention and intervention
- Exploring models and practices of cooperation between organizations on governmental and municipal levels and communities in building resilience system
- Exploring models and practices of resilience focusing on specific populations groups
- Discussing types of trauma therapy that assist in strengthening communities and building resilience
- Exchanging experiences and ideas on concepts, programs, and methodologies applied in the participants’ countries
Application Requirements
The course is designed for 26 participants, representatives of governmental, civil society and international organizations, local government and social services, as well as psychologists and social workers. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in crisis response.
Candidates are expected to have a background in relevant fields as well as at least three years of work experience. Full command of English is necessary.
An online application forms may be obtained through the link https://mashav-mfa.formtitan.com/ftproject/mashavhome Please select the English language and enter the course code 7097
Completed application forms including the health declaration, must be submitted to the Israeli embassy or mission no later than December 13th, 2024.
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