This course will help you to develop basic knowledge and skills in advocating for improved humanitarian outcomes in nutrition. You will be introduced to humanitarian advocacy and, more specifically, nutrition cluster advocacy. You will also learn how to identify targets and allies for nutrition advocacy and how to craft key messages to support the cluster’s advocacy goals.
Learning objectives
After completing this course you should be able to:
- Explore the characteristics of humanitarian advocacy and its potential risks and mitigations
- Explain the GNC advocacy goals at a global level
- Identify key global initiatives and processes in nutrition that are relevant for nutrition cluster advocacy
- Develop a stakeholder analysis to identify your advocacy targets and allies
- Understand how to formulate an advocacy message
Audience
This is an introductory-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in developing skills and knowledge in nutrition cluster coordination in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to engage with humanitarian architecture on this topic. It is part of the recommended learning path for sub-national nutrition cluster coordinators aiming to progress to national-level roles.Length
It should take you about 135 minutes to complete this self-paced course.
Methodology
This course is composed of short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities.
Structure
This course is composed of four modules:
- • Introduction to Humanitarian Advocacy
• Introduction to Nutrition Cluster Advocacy
• Identifying Targets and Allies for Nutrition Advocacy
• Crafting and Delivering Nutrition Cluster Key Advocacy Messages
Suggested further learning:
- Advocating for improved humanitarian outcomes in nutrition level 2