Save the Children Intermediate Humanitarian Programme (SHIP) has reached an important milestone with the completion of its long-distance learning phase and the commencement of an intensive six-day residential simulation at Fire House, Juba, from 27 April to 2 May 2026.
The programme began with a distance learning component conducted from 23 February to 24 April 2026, providing participants with foundational knowledge on humanitarian response. The residential simulation now brings that learning to life, allowing participants to experience how emergencies unfold in real-world contexts and practice effective response strategies in a safe, realistic environment.
The training involves 24 Save the Children staff and 13 staff from partner organizations. Through realistic emergency scenarios, participants are strengthening their skills in emergency preparedness, coordination, decision-making, and response management.
The aim of SHIP is to enhance the capacity of Save the Children and partner staff to respond to emergencies in a timely, effective, and high-quality manner. The programme also equips participants with a strong understanding of humanitarian principles, as well as Save the Children systems, procedures, and standards that guide quality humanitarian action.
“This simulation is one of a kind and extremely important. As humanitarian workers, we operate in complex emergency contexts, and this training is equipping us with the skills and capacity needed to respond professionally and effectively to humanitarian crises. The experience gained through this simulation will strengthen our ability to provide timely and quality assistance to those most in need.” Chol Samuel, Hope Africa South Sudan
Investing in people and preparedness today helps ensure stronger, faster, and more effective responses to the emergencies of tomorrow.
Watch the feedback highlights from the SHIP Residential Humanitarian Response Simulation Training
