The training is tailored to the specific needs of Global Responsibility’s (humanitarian) member organizations, who travel to countries with heightened security risks as part of their work. Through a combination of lectures, exercises, and a complex outdoor simulation exercise, participants will gain awareness of the multiple threats present in risk areas, while also training their skills to respond effectively to threatening situations.

As part of the learning objectives, participants will:

• Become familiar with potential security threats when travelling to risk areas.
• Obtain essential knowledge and train their skills on how to minimize security risks and increase their personal safety and security.
• Practice appropriate ways of behaviour during (potentially) life-threatening situations, such as armed ambushes, active shooting and kidnapping.
• Understand basic security procedures and behavioural requirements when encountering armed checkpoints and minefields.
• Get introduced to basic radio communication and negotiation practices.
• Get familiar with basic strategies to manage stress.

Disclaimer: Regular Hostile Environment Awareness Trainings (HEAT) typically have an average duration of 5 days. The two-days mini-HEAT will be delivered in a compact manner and provide an introduction to the most relevant subject matters.

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Participation

Please note that this course might be psychologically demanding. Although a psychologist will be present throughout the simulation exercise to ensure a safe learning environment, mental fitness should be considered when applying for this course.

The two-day training will be held as an in-person training in Stadtschlaining in Austria. Transportation to the course venue in a shuttle bus, accommodation of participants and meals will be covered by Global Responsibility, funded by the Austrian Development Agency.

100% attendance on both days of the course is required.

Please apply for the training before 24 February 2025 by sending an email to Birgit.Mayerhofer@globaleverantwortung.at.
Limited number of participants: 16

Preference will be given to humanitarian member organizations. Several employees can apply. If necessary, the number of participants per organization will be limited to two. The course place will be confirmed on 3 March 2024.