Educating the next generation of humanitarian professionals

The Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) educates the future generation of humanitarians in the classroom, shapes humanitarian leaders in the field, and innovates solutions to complex humanitarian challenges worldwide. 

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Program Highlights

Upcoming Events

MSHS class in session

February 12, 2025 10:30 am

IDHA 60 Pretoria Information Session

IDHA 60 Pretoria Information Session Join the IIHA team for an information session on our next International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA)! Taking place in Pretoria, South Africa, you will gain classroom and hands-on experience during four weeks of rigorous modules focused on humanitarian aid. Throughout the course, you will be able to work alongside peers from various humanitarian, emergency, and human rights organizations and learn from alumni practitioners and lecturers with worldwide experience. At the end of the information session, we will open the floor for Q&A. Please note this session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Any questions regarding the session can be sent to iiha@fordham.edu and iihaoutreach@fordham.edu. Thanks, and see you there!

Featured Faculty

Florian Razesberger

Lecturer

Why should people join the IDHA?

This 4-week course offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a four-week, high-intensity humanitarian course that provides participants with all the essential knowledge to operate effectively in humanitarian crises. But the IDHA is more than just a course— for me, it was a life-transforming experience that deepened my understanding of humanitarian work, connected me with inspiring peers from around the world, and equipped me with invaluable skills and perspectives that continue to shape my personal and professional journey to this day. This course is available as a certificate course. 

Florian teaching IHL at the IDHA 59

Humanitarian

Fault Lines

Podcast

Jamie speaks with Jean-Guy Vataux, a humanitarian aid worker with MSF who has been in Khartoum and Darfur over the past 18 months. He has been stationed in many conflict […]

Where We Are

Our students and alumni are making impact around the world. Catch a glimpse!

Earn your International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) in Pretoria, South Africa!

May 4 – 30, 2025

Try a short Humanitarian Training Course in person or online

January 13 – April 30, 2025