About Us About Intercept About Us
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About Us"A 10-Year Legacy of Training and Education in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance" "The career turning point, get closer to your dream" International Centre for Emergency Preparedness Training INTER-CEPT was established in 1998 .The ultimate objective of the Centre is to facilitate cross-learning between the actors currently engaged in humanitarian response activities. INTER-CEPT is part of International network and a humanitarian, independent voluntary organization with an executive committee composed of persons having a long track record in the field of disaster /emergency response, disaster preparedness, rural development, training and humanitarian work. It comprises a network of resource persons and institutions that combine to support emergency preparedness and response capacity building throughout the world. The International Centre for Emergency Preparedness Training, or INTER-CEPT, began 11 years ago with the aim of strengthening the operational capacity of Non-governmental organizations, government agencies and international organizations in the world to prepare for and respond to humanitarian emergencies, with a special emphasis on problems relating to forced migration and human displacement. The Center’s activities include organizing and delivering ,training, providing knowledge resources , and developing and maintaining a network of organizations and individuals in the world who are involved in emergency preparedness and response on a range of topics such as disaster mitigation, seismic and cyclones hazards mitigation, flood hazard mitigation, technological hazards mitigation, crisis management, complex emergencies management, and community based approaches to disaster management. Other areas include international standards of protection, safety in the field, health, security risk management, media management, stress and training of trainers. Close collaboration with practitioners and the private sector has enabled the group to produce a unique set of materials capturing the complexity and evolution of issues affecting the humanitarian sector. To date, the group has produced a body of work of over 20 research reports, case studies and other pedagogical materials. INTER-CEPT also periodically presents seminars and workshops. These sessions bring together professionals from various, disciplines and countries to share insights and practical experience and to encourage a broadening of individual and institutional perspectives. Since its creation in 1998, INTER-CEPT has trained and accompanied those who commit themselves to humanitarian action: Each year more than 300 people are trained in the specific skills of humanitarian and development activity (logisticians, administrators, project /program coordinators, water and sanitation experts etc…) Over the past 10 years INTER-CEPT’s alumni base has expanded to more than 3000 professionals working at senior and middle management levels in national and provincial governments, NGOs, International NGOs, the academic and the private sector. With the diverse professional backgrounds and the institutional relationships that INTER-CEPT Alumni represent, they constitute an excellent corps of qualified and dedicated individuals working towards the formulation of effective disaster management policies and demonstrated capabilities in their countries. INTER-CEPT trained professionals are present throughout the humanitarian sphere, from Congo to Darfur, Somalia to Afghanistan, working to help vulnerable populations. Our Vision A world in which disaster victims are able to benefit from the presence of emergency responders who are more knowledgeable of international humanitarian assistance practice, capable of applying standard skills and tools in practice, aware of the importance of concerted action and understanding of and sympathetic to their plight. Our Mission The mission of INTER-CEPT is to build the Capacities of humanitarian workers, NGOs, government agencies, regional institutions and international organizations through knowledge, skills and attitudes gained through our regular courses, distance learning, workshops, seminars and other Centre research activities, which make them more competent and confident in responding to humanitarian emergencies (ultimately impacting on the vulnerable population of concern). Core Values
We work within the framework of our publicly stated values: In all our work we aim to:
By following these values we ensure that our activities have a lasting and concrete impact which helps achieve our mission in practice INTER-CEPT adheres to the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement/NGO code of conduct.
Human Dignity Statement
1. The uniqueness of all individuals attending INTER-CEPT’s -conducted training is recognized, as well as their diversity, which can be a resource that enriches the learning environment through sharing of differing perspectives. An equal learning opportunity is provided to all course participants. This is supported by: 2. Ensuring equal opportunity to all participants, employees, and partners; 3. Prohibiting all discrimination and harassment; 4. Supporting affirmative employment policies and practices on behalf of minorities, women, and persons with disabilities; 5. Encouraging participants, staff, and partners to communicate and behave in a manner which is sensitive to, and acknowledges the viewpoints of others; 6. Regarding diversity as a resource that enriches the learning environment through the sharing of differing perspectives, experiences, and ideas; 7. Removing barriers to teamwork through collaboration, problem-solving, and the constructive resolution of conflicts; and 8. Continuing to identify and eliminate barriers to training, employment, and advancement of minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Participants, instructors, and staff are expected to treat each other with respect at all times. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from campus.
The Secretariet INTER-CEPT Training Director heads the Secretariat. In addition to providing direct support to the training activities of the Centre, Training Director acts, upon request, as an advisor on matters relating to emergency preparedness measures with a view to strengthening collaboration among the network in the provision of international humanitarian response. The Centre secretariat is further supported by a pool of experts in various disciplines/fields, Facilitators, Training Assistants and Administrative staff. Resource Persons and other establishments Facilitators, trainers and resource persons are drawn from INTER-CEPT’s own staff, collaborating institutions and other regional and global partners. As the Centre has expanded its network, it has increasingly drawn upon organizations and institutions from all over the world. Additionally, INTER-CEPT continues to generate more qualified trainers through the delivery of Training of Trainer (ToT) workshops and other professional development. Advisory Board The emergency training programmes of the Centre are guided by an Academic Advisory Board. The Advisory Board convenes periodically to guide programme orientation, endorse training curriculum/ plans, review and evaluate implementation progress and recommend modifications, with the Training Director acting as an ex-officio member to prepare agendas and provide other support. INTER-CEPT helps to rebuild people’s lives by providing international aid workers with the skills they need to make a difference. We:
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