International Training Program

Historically, NGOs enjoyed an impartial neutral acdeptance, even when working in insecure environments. Recently, however, NGOs have found themselves specifically chosen as targets of opportunity because of their traditional, non-violent, impartial status.

25,000 kidnappings in the last decade Humanitarian workers murdered Car-jacking on the rise

How severe is the problem? No one really knows for sure. Records have not been kept of security incidents involving humanitarian aid workers, but the United States government believes the problem is serious and now requires agencies to have area specific security plans prior to grant approvals.

To address this problem, CWS has developed a security training seminar as part of its total security program. A program it takes to the field where it is needed most. A program that addresses the needs of the organization, the people in the field, and the requirements of the U.S. Government.

The Church World Service International Security Training addresses:
    • Risk Management
    • Personal Protection Procedures
    • Conflict Management
    • Operational Alerts
    • Site Security
    • Vehicles and Transport
    • Communications
    • Hostage Situations
    • Explosive Devices
    • Land Mines
    • WMD - Biological and Chemical Threats
    • Emergency Survival
    • Armed Protection
    • Evacuation Procedures
    • Incident Reporting
    • Development of Agency Specific Safety & Security Policies

CWS Security Specialists utlize cooperative learning techniques coupled with hands-on field exercises to promote the learning process.

Participants learn proper procedures:
    • When carrying money
    • At checkpoints
    • While traveling in threatening situations
    • During emergency evacuations

Procedures that may save their lives.

The Church World Service International Security Training Program is based on the recommendations of the USAID-OFDA and InterAction security training curriculum. This program is a four-day event, designed for management and field level personnel. IT is open to all NGOs wishing to participate. Each participant will receive a printed copy of the CWS Security Manual.

For additional information on Security Training, please email the Security Program Manager, Tina Westbrock.

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