Provides information on internal displacement induced by conflict situations in 48 countries from the late 1990s to 2002. Analyses the causes and conditions of displacement and examines the humanitarian response. Includes chapters on the development of the Global IDP Project ele…
"If modern medical care is not available, you may be the end of the line when it comes to keeping your family healthy. Do you have the knowledge and training to take on this responsibility? This second edition of the book will give you the ability to deal with 90% of the issues …
"The only book of its kind, Aquatic Rescue and Safety provides detailed information on how to identify, treat, and prevent all types of submersion injuries. Written by a veteran scuba diving instructor and water-rescue instructor trainer, the book presents the latest, most effec…
Be prepared for water emergencies! If you are responsible for the welfare of those who spend time in or around the water-as an aquatic manager, scuba diving instructor, firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency rescue worker-or if you're a water.
"The only book of its kind, Aquatic Rescue and Safety provides detailed information on how to identify, treat, and prevent all types of submersion injuries. Written by a veteran scuba diving instructor and water-rescue instructor trainer, the book presents the latest, most effec…
Disabled people are among the most vulnerable populations during conflict situations or when natural disasters strike, experiencing higher mortality rates, fewer available resources & more difficulty in accessing help in refugee camps & in post-disaster environments. Already amo…
"In Command of Guardians: Executive Servant Leadership for the Community of Responders, Second Edition spotlights the philosophy of servant leadership and offers a pathway for strengthening first responder organizations. Responders work in high-risk, critical situations under th…
In Command of Guardians: Executive Servant Leadership for the Community of Responders, Second Edition spotlights the philosophy of servant leadership and offers a pathway for strengthening first responder organizations. Responders work in high-risk, critical situations under the…
Case study of an emergency relief programme organised by international organizations (incl. Voluntary organizations, FAO, UNHCR, UNICEF, WHO) in response to the influx of rural area refugees from Uganda in Southern Sudan during the early months of 1982 - covers social characteri…