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What is the @fordhamgsas Master of Science in Humanitarian Studies? What opportunities exist from joining the program? What types of courses are offered? Have your questions answered about applying to the MSHS program at @fordhamuniversity by joining the upcoming M.S. in Humanitarian Studies Online Information Session... Wed., April. 21, 2021 Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Link in to register: http://ow.ly/Ou9Q50Empo4 : A general view of the tent camp where thousands of Somali immigrants on April 30, 2013, in Mogadishu, Somalia.

IIHA Alumni, where are you in the world? Comment below, tag us, and visit our LinkedIn to view and follow IIHA alumni and colleagues: https://www.linkedin.com//institute-of-international-human : Group exercises with humanitarians from around the world during the Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance pre-COVID.

IDHA Alumni Spotlight Fadia Mahdi, Fordham GSAS International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance alumna, is a Supply Chain Planner for the International Committee of the Red Cross. Fadia's spark to build a career in humanitarian aid began from a young age, born in Iraq during the 1990 Gulf War when the ICRC headquarters building next to her school was destroyed. Her school was shut down for three weeks to fix the shattered windows and broken doors. While initially studyin...g computer communication engineering, through her passion and hard work, she worked with the ICRC for the last five years and was recently promoted to Supply Chain Planner. When reflecting on her time in the IDHA program, she notes, "[the] IDHA gives you a thorough picture of the whole humanitarian process. To be a good humanitarian, you have to understand the whole picture and how that impacts the people who are waiting for the aid that we are giving them." Read on to learn more about her journey and work here: http://ow.ly/YUyl50E0gM3 : Fadia Mahdi working with the ICRC at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic (2020)

IDHA Alumni Spotlight Patricia Cole, Fordham GSAS International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance 37 alumna, is the UN Representative for ECPAT-USA, an anti-trafficking policy organization. Her work consists of advocating and promoting ECPAT's mission to member states and various UN specialized agencies such as UNICEF, UNODC, and UN Women. While prepping for the 65th session of the NGO Commission on the Status of Women where ECPAT-USA will present an expert panel entitl...ed "No Child Left Behind: Ending Social Discrimination that Makes Children Vulnerable to Trafficking," Patricia shares her journey to humanitarian work, the IDHA and ECPAT-USA. During the IDHA, Patricia reflects that "It was an in-depth immersion and orientation to the stark and challenging humanitarian-in-field reality." Read on to learn more about her journey and work here: https://medium.com//idha-alumna-spotlight-patricia-cole-5b. : The UN GIFT Box Project is an innovative and creative way to educate the masses on human trafficking. With the support and sponsorship of ECPAT-USA, large and decorated gift boxes were placed in bustling NYC areas.

Important Notice To all Fordham GSAS International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance Accepted Students and Applicants: Due to the continued safety and health concerns presented by COVID-19 and in consultation with Fordham's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA), which was to take place at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus in New York from May 30 to Ju...ne 25, 2021. The next session of the IDHA is scheduled for Geneva, Switzerland from January 9th to February 4th 2022. Please view the full notice on our webpage at www.fordham.edu/idha. To connect with our IIHA team or GSAS admissions or to learn more about the program, email [email protected].

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