HUMANITARIAN ACCESS
27,28,29 October 2026
FULL PRICE: 380 €
PRICE EARLY BIRD: 320 € (Offer valid until September 13)
This introductory course on humanitarian access equips participants with a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of humanitarian access, of access challenges, key stakeholders, and simple strategies for securing access to affected populations. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and role-plays, participants will understand key humanitarian access principles, identify stakeholders, and develop basic communication strategies to navigate access challenges. The course will be held in English, and the teaching materials will be in English as well. Please note that 10 days before the course starting date, you will receive a message indicating if the course has been activated, according to the number of participants. In case of cancellation, you will receive instructions for being refunded.
Three good reasons to enrol in this course
- You will gain essential knowledge on humanitarian access principles, which are crucial for working in crisis-affected areas;
- You will have overview of what humanitarian access is and outlines some of the common dilemmas humanitarians face in the field;
- It enhances participants’ qualifications for future roles in NGOs, UN agencies, and humanitarian organizations.
Training programme
DAY ONE
Introduction to humanitarian access: Understand the fundamental concepts of humanitarian access and why it is important.
- What is humanitarian access? Simple definition and real-life examples
- Why does access matter? Ensuring aid reaches those in need
- Basic humanitarian principles Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence
- Challenges to access Insecurity, bureaucracy, negotiations
- Case study discussion: Examples of access challenges in different contexts
DAY TWO
Who are the key stakeholders in humanitarian access? Learn about different actors involved in humanitarian access and how to engage with them.
- Who controls access? Governments, military, local leaders, armed groups
- How to communicate with stakeholders? Basic do’s and don’ts
- Plan engagement with stakeholders
- Case study discussion
DAY THREE
What are the basic strategies for gaining humanitarian access? Understand simple tools for the improvement of access.
- Introduction to access negotiations What to say and how to say it
- Working with other humanitarian organizations for better access
- Simulation
- Final recap and key takeaways
The trainer: Alda Cappelletti
Alda Cappelletti is a senior humanitarian professional with over 18 years of experience in program management, humanitarian access, and frontline negotiations.
She has worked extensively in complex emergencies across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, leading humanitarian operations in high-risk and hard-to-reach areas. Alda has held leadership positions at INTERSOS, including Director of Programs. Currently, she holds the position of Senior Humanitarian Advisor, where she is responsible for strategic access planning, and humanitarian negotiations.
She holds advanced certifications in humanitarian negotiation from CCHN and Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
The trainer: Alda Cappelletti
Alda Cappelletti is a senior humanitarian professional with over 18 years of experience in program management, humanitarian access, and frontline negotiations.
She has worked extensively in complex emergencies across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, leading humanitarian operations in high-risk and hard-to-reach areas. Alda has held leadership positions at INTERSOS, including Director of Programs. Currently, she holds the position of Senior Humanitarian Advisor, where she is responsible for strategic access planning, and humanitarian negotiations.
She holds advanced certifications in humanitarian negotiation from CCHN and Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
HUMANITARIAN ACCESS
Enrollment to the course will grant you access to 3 live remote lessons, from 16:00 to 19:00 CEST, video recordings of lessons, as well as exercises and simulations.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel at least 10 days before the course start date for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 10 days prior are non-refundable, but your payment will be converted into a credit for future courses.