Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development - IHSD

The Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) successfully conducted another session of its professional training programme from 19th to 22nd May, 2026.

The training featured a wide range of impactful and practical modules, including Dynamics of Humanitarianism and Volunteerism, Essentials of NGO Management, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Community Needs Assessment, Advocacy for Policy Influence, and several other key areas relevant to humanitarian and social development practice.

Participants included Directors from the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, staff members of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), and other humanitarian and development professionals drawn from different parts of Nigeria.

Feedback and testimonies received from participants were overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the programme as one of the most enriching and practical trainings they have attended in recent years as humanitarian practitioners and social development experts.

This training programme is a collaborative initiative between the Institute and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), aimed at strengthening professional capacity and advancing excellence in humanitarian action and social development.