H.E.L.P. in Tokyo 2023
A training course for managing relief operations in humanitarian crisis
1. Course overview/Objectives
H.E.L.P. – Health Emergencies in Large Populations - was created in 1986 by the International Committee of the Red
Cross (ICRC), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Geneva. It aims toenhance professionalism in the response to health emergencies as a result of armed conflict, natural disasters
and/or disease outbreaks, by equipping participants with the knowledge, the skills and the approach – based on
scientific evidence, best practice and professional ethics – that humanitarian workers will need to make effective
decisions and adapt their activities as needed. At present, the course is offered by the ICRC in partnership withdifferent academic institutions, the WHO and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 8 countries aroundthe globe: The USA, Iran, India, Cuba, Switzerland, Benin, Lebanon and Japan, and to date, it has been attended byover 4,500 health professionals and aid workers from about 160 countries.
In Japan, the Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing will be hosting the H.E.L.P. in Tokyo in collaboration with theICRC and the Japanese Red Cross Society.
The H.E.L.P. in Tokyo 2023 seeks to train professionals in the principles and practice of humanitarian action inresponse to disasters and major health crisis, with a focus on health needs, public health and healthcare responses,
humanitarian law and ethics; and contribute to academic training, research and development.
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to describe essential public health, health care, management,
legal and ethical issues and approaches in humanitarian action, in order to make relevant and ethical decisions.
2. Dates: September 4-15, 2023 (excluding Sat.9th and Sun.10th)
3. Venue: Face-to-face (some sessions are held online)
Held at Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing-Hiroo Campus (Tokyo, Japan)**Since the course is held in Japan, please note that visa is required for participants from certain
countries
4. Program/Contents (See Appendix I):
The course provides the public health tools necessary for making appropriate decisions in emergency situations
involving large populations. The focus is on needs assessment, context analysis, planning and evaluation of activities,and on humanitarian principles and ethics in the practice of humanitarian action. The main topics include economic
security, water and habitat, environmental health, communicable diseases and epidemiology, and other subjects.
During the course, the participants are encouraged to share their field experiences. The course prepares the groundfor common approaches to public health among humanitarian organizations, thus contributing to better program
coordination in emergency operations.
5. Participants:
The course is intended for professionals involved in humanitarian action, who have field experience and holdpositions of responsibility in humanitarian operations, particularly the following: health professionals, such as
doctors, nurses or nutritionists; public health officers and epidemiologists; water and environmental engineers; legal
or policy advisers; and people with strategic and managerial responsibilities.
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As held in Asia, the course in Tokyo will give priority to Asian candidates, particularly those working in countries
affected by conflicts or natural disasters.
6. Working Language: English
7. Course Material:
Comprehensive course materials in soft copies will be provided to all participants as a part of their enrollment fees.
8. Certificate:
A Certificate of Participation is awarded upon completion of the course requirements.
9. Course Fees:
JPY 100,000, which must be paid in advance in Japanese Yen.
10. Application Procedure:
The number of participants is 25.
Please complete the application form on the following website:
https://forms.office.com/r/GyLe7JCdZj
Duly filled application forms must be submitted to the H.E.L.P. Administration Office by June 12, 2023. Upon theselection of participants, applicants will be informed of the result by email no later than June 30, 2023.
*The minimum number of participants required is 15.
11. Pre-Learning:
Selected participants are recommended to complete pre-learning online courses at the following websites, prior tothe course starting date:https://www.coursera.org/learn/humanitarian-public-healthhttps://www.coursera.org/learn/humanitarian-public-health-2
12. Meet and Greet & Rehearsal:
All selected participants may be requested to attend a Virtual Greet Meeting around August. The time and date will
be informed with the selection result.

H.E.L.P. in Tokyo 2023 Administration Office
Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing
4-1-3, Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
150-0012, JAPAN
Tel: +81-(0)3 3409-0716 (direct)
E-mail: h.e.l.p._tokyo@redcross.ac.jp

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別紙／Appendix 1

H.E.L.P. in Tokyo 2023 Program*As of Apr.28. Program content is subject to change.

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Day 1
Mon /Sep.4

Day 2
Tue / Sep.5

Day 3
Wed / Sep.6

Day 4
Thu / Sep.7

Day 5
Fri / Sep.8

Registration
Opening ceremony

Review & Reflection
ICRC and JRCCN

Review & Reflection
ICRC and JRCCN

Review & ReflectionICRC and JRCCN

Review & Reflection
ICRC and JRCCN

Public Health Engineering 1
Mr. Alexander HUMBERTICRC

Public Health Engineering 3
Mr. Alexander HUMBERTICRC

Nutrition & Livelihood 1
Dr. Mija-Tesse VERVERS
Johns Hopkins Univ.

Nutrition & Livelihood 5
Dr. Mija-Tesse VERVERS
Johns Hopkins Univ.

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

Setting the Scene 2
Ms.VAL BELLINO
ICRC

Public Health Engineering 2
Mr. Alexander HUMBERTICRC

Public Health Engineering 4
Mr. Alexander HUMBERTICRC

Nutrition & Livelihood 2
Dr. Mija-Tesse VERVERS
Johns Hopkins Univ.

Nutrition & Livelihood 6
Dr. Mija-Tesse VERVERS
Johns Hopkins univ.

Lunch break

Lunch break

Lunch break

Program Cycle Management
Ms. Val BELLINO
ICRC

Health CareDr. Osamu KUNIIGHIT Fund

Public Health Engineering 5
Mr. Alexander HUMBERTICRC

Nutrition & Livelihood 3
Dr. Mija-Tesse VERVERS
Johns Hopkins Univ.

Non-Communicable Diseases
Dr. Masamichi YOKOE
JRCS

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

Humanitarian Ethics
ICRC

Health CareDr. Osamu KUNIIGHIT Fund

Nutrition & Livelihood 4
Dr. Mija-Tesse VERVERSJohns Hopkins Univ.

Non-Communicable Diseases
Dr. Masamichi YOKOE
JRCS

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

H.E.L.P. Overview
Setting the Scene 1
Ms. Val BELLINO
ICRC
Coffee break

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JRCCN: Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing
ICRC: International Committee of the Red Cross
JRCS: Japanese Red Cross Society
JRCMC: Japanese Red Cross Medical Center
WHO: World Health Organization
UNFPA: United Nations Population Fund

Staff Security
Mr. Yukiya SAITO
JRCS
Coffee break

Lunch break

Mental Health & Psycosocial Support
Ms. Miyuki AKASAKA
Save the Children Japan

別紙／Appendix 2H.E.L.P. in Tokyo 2023 Program*As of Apr.28. Program content is subject to change.

Day 6
Mon /Sep.11

Day 7
Tue / Sep.12

Day 8
Wed / Sep.13

Day 9Thu / Sep.14

Day 10Fri / Sep.15

Review & Reflection
ICRC and JRCCN

Review & Reflection
ICRC and JRCCN

Review & Reflection
ICRC and JRCCN

Review & Reflection
ICRC and JRCCN

Review & Reflection
ICRC and JRCCN

Communicable Diseases 1
Dr. Yasuhiko KAMIYA
Nagasaki Univ.

Data Collection, Analysis & Sharing
Dr. Nobuyuki NISHIKIORI

Sexual and Reproductive Health
Ms. Eiko NARITAUNFPAProtection
Dr. Masaaki OHASHISummary Exercises
ICRC & JRCCN

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee breakCommunicable Diseases 2
Dr. Yasuhiko KAMIYA
Nagasaki Univ.

Epidemiology Concepts for Use
the Field
Dr. Nobuyuki NISHIKIORIGender Based Violence
Ms. Eiko NARITA
UNFPA

Protection
Dr. Masaaki OHASHI

Summary Exercises
ICRC & JRCCN

Lunch break

Lunch break

Lunch break

Lunch break

Lunch breakCommunicable Diseases 3
Dr. Yasuhiko KAMIYA
Nagasaki Univ.

Epidemiology
Surveillance and Early Warning System
Dr. Nobuyuki NISHIKIORI

Health Care Services in
Humanitarian Crisis 1
Dr. Masaharu NAKADE
Osaka Red Cross Hosp.

International Humanitarian Law
Ms. Katherine STEWARTICRC

Summary Exercises
ICRC & JRCCN

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee breakCommunicable Diseases 4
Dr. Yasuhiko KAMIYA
Nagasaki Univ.

Mass Casuality Management
Dr. Morio IINO
Tottori Univ. Hosp.

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Coffee break

Coffee break

Coffee break
Health Care Services in
Humanitarian Crisis 2
Dr. Masaharu NAKADE
Osaka Red Cross Hosp.
Coffee break

1715

Communicable Diseases 5
Dr. Yasuhiko KAMIYA
Nagasaki Univ.

Violence against Healthcare
Val BELLINO
ICRC

Protection
Ms. Anaia KAMFFER
ICRC

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JRCCN: Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing
ICRC: International Committee of the Red Cross
JRCS: Japanese Red Cross Society
JRCMC: Japanese Red Cross Medical Center
WHO: World Health Organization
UNFPA: United Nations Population Fund

Communication with theMedia & Social MediaICRC
Coffee break
Summary Exercises
ICRC & JRCCN

Course EvaluationClosing Ceremony
Coffee break