Introduction to DG ECHO Humanitarian Aid - Public course
Course details
This course introduces participants to the fundamental principles, objectives, and functions of DG ECHO in humanitarian aid. It provides an overview of the regulatory framework, areas of intervention, and funding mechanisms, and was initially created to train participants to work in this sector.
Target audience
DG ECHO staff and trainees, DG ECHO partners and implementing organizations, academics, the media and the generally curious and interested
Learning objectives
At the end of the training the participants will:
- Understand DG ECHO's mandate and mission
- Recognize humanitarian principles and guiding values
- Gain insight into funding mechanisms and aid management
- Identify the role of partners and involved organizations
This content is offered by the European Commission. The European Commission is the European Union's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

Schedule
- Introduction
- OnLine Training
- E-learning Evaluation
- Certificate