MSF SOCS: Manipulation of Aid

About the course

MSF SOCS The Manipulation of Aid: Speaking out and the (ir)relevance of humanitarian principles
is for humanitarian decision-makers and advanced university students. The level of difficulty is considerably elevated compared to the level of other SOCS courses.

Target audience

This course is designed for decision-makers at the project level and above as well as graduate students and professionals in associated fields.

Central thematic: "How does the manipulation of aid articulate with humanitarian principles?"

In this advanced course, we will build upon and challenge the skills and competencies you gained in the course on humanitarian principles. This course focuses on enhancing reflection and analysis skills that can be transferred to contemporary contexts. 

We will takes a closer look at the central thematic of humanitarian/working principles and speaking out by focusing on these concepts and issues:

  • principled speaking out actions amidst humanitarian dilemmas.
  • instrumentalisation, diversion, and politicisation of humanitarian aid.
  • obtaining, grounding, and adapting speaking out strategies based on credible and authentic data versus the disorder of information.
  • reflection on the (ir)relevance of humanitarian principles going forward.

Duration

6-10 hours

List of Contents

Course Structure - Six modules

MODULE 1: Introduction to the course

MODULE 2: Case Study on Gorazde 

MODULE 3: Reflections on Humanitarian Principles & Concepts

MODULE 4: The (Ir)Relevance of Humanitarian Principles & International Humanitarian Law Today 

MODULE 5: Speaking Out through the Lens of Calling for National Inquiries by State Actors: An Examination

MODULE 6: Quiz/Feedback/Credentialing

Methodology

The courses are designed for progressive learning. Complete modules and courses in order, for optimal results. This is the recommended learning path, no matter your level of seniority or responsibility:

  • Initial Module
  • Humanitarian principles 
  • Humanitarian access
  • Manipulation of aid (this course)

You may, however, access any course.

Certification

Complete all of the course modules, readings, and videos. There is a cummulative quiz embedded at the end of the course. After completion of the quiz and course feedback, you will obtain your credentials, which include a Tembo badge and a downloadable certificate.