Since 2005, the National Science and Technology Center (NCDR) has been hosting aseries of the International Training Workshop (ITW), bringing over 500 participants
including national and local officials in mitigation and emergency management,planning professionals, young graduate/post-graduate students, representatives ofnonprofit and humanitarian organizations, as well as hazards researchers and disaster
practitioners. This year’s Workshop will be held in-person in Hualien, Taiwan, from
August 25 to August 28, 2023. The main theme of the Workshop is to empower youth
leadership on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) by highlighting thecrucial role of science and technology in decision-making, ranging from situationassessments to field operations. We cordially invite you to join us!

Overview
With the vision of "Root in Technology, Build International Connections , and Lead theFuture”, the 2023 ITW will focus on strengthening youth leadership on HADR anddisaster risk reduction. The workshop invites young leaders to take part in shaping thefuture of HADR with their creativity and passion by combining information intelligenceand real operations. During the training, all participants will acquire basic knowledgeof disaster risk management to meet future challenges. Through scenario-based
designed program, the brainstorming sessions will be conducted to address
importance of teamwork to solve proposed situations and challenges during thetraining. Various on-site operations and action-oriented approaches will be aimed at
empowering future leaders with skills such as situation assessment, decision-making,operations, coordination, and deployment. Participants will also have hands-on
experience in utilizing information systems, constructing provisional shelters,
operating water purification equipment, utilizing mobile kitchens for meal preparation,engaging in tabletop exercises, and designing a camp for temporary settlements.

VenuesTzu Chi Foundation - Hualian Jing Si Hall
No. 703, Section 3, Zhongyang Road, Hualien, 970, Taiwan

Workshop Language
EnglishTarget Participant
Undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate international and domestic students
majoring in disaster management or relevant disciplines who are enthusiastic fastlearners with high mobility and genuine creativity to join the training.

Tentative Programme
Day 1: Thursday, August 24, 2023
Arrival in Taiwan
Day 2: Friday, August 25, 2023
09:45 – 12:06 Train (Taipei to Hualien)
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 17:30 Excursion #1
18:00 – 19:30 Dinner Banquet
Day 3: Saturday, August 26, 2023
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome remarks and 2023 ITW Introduction
09:30 – 10:30 [Plenary] Tzu Chi Foundation’s HADR Best Practices
10:30 – 17:00 [Hands-On Training on HADR] Mobile Kitchen Solar Lamps Field Water Treatment System Temporary Housing Unit
 Portable Partitions / Fordable Bed
Day 4: Sunday, August 27, 2023
09:00 – 09:40 Keynote Speech #1
09:40 – 10:20 Keynote Speech #2
10:30 – 17:00 [Participatory Planning on HADR] 10:30 – 11:10
Disaster Scenario Simulation
 11:10 – 12:00
Disaster Risk Analysis
 12:00 – 13:00
Lunch 13:00 – 14:00
Emergency Preparedness Plan 14:00 – 15:00
Emergency Operations Plan
 15:00 – 16:30
Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan 16:30 – 17:00
Team Briefings and Wrap-Up
Day 5: Monday, August 28, 2023
09:00 – 09:40 Keynote Speech #3
09:40 – 10:20 Presentations from breakout group rapporteurs
10:30 – 11:10 Closing & Awards Ceremony
11:10 – 11:30 Adjourn
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 Excursion #2
15:25 – 17:50 Train (Hualien to Taipei)

Day 6: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Departure from TaiwanCo-Organizers
The 2023 ITW is co-organized by NCDR and Tzu Chi Foundation with the support ofNational Science and Technology Council. For more information of the co-Organizers,
please visit: National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR)
https://ncdr.nat.gov.tw/ Tzu Chi Foundation
http://www.tzuchi.org.tw/

Contact for Query
Ms. Kiri Chen (NCDR) khc@ncdr.nat.gov.tw*Exploring more information about the past ITWs, please the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KN3xR8y8uc&t=3s
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wROkfv3mZe0
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrD8sWHEmzk&list=PL8fkyzZpQvT0kT1d7bNk
FfSYAm04RPHqg&index=2
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW6YsoWjlhQ