Welcome to the Global Health and Humanitarianism MOOC. We are delighted to have you with us, and hope that the next six weeks will provide an interesting and thoughtful experience for you. We hope the course will give you an overview of global health and humanitarianism in theory and in practice. These fields overlap, and are connected, in many significant ways. However, we have used three key themes to explore our subjects: each key theme will be discussed over two week blocks by specialist course lecturers, and supported by unique video perspectives by three keynote speakers who are leading specialists in the field. - Weeks 1 & 2: An Introduction to Global Health Dr Amy Hughes MBE; - Weeks 3 & 4: Humanitarian Responses and Dilemmas Dr Tim Jacoby; - Weeks 5 & 6: The Right to Humanitarian Assistance and the Responsibility to Protect Dr Kirsten Howarth. To get the best out of the course we encourage you to try and set aside a few hours each week. This will give you time to work through videos, written materials and linked resources, and to get involved with discussion with other learners. We have provided a variety of different readings, resources and suggested activity based on the course content. Some will be essential to your understanding of the MOOC themes, and to assessment (if you have chosen to take part in assessment activity). Others will be for those of you who want to discover more about a particular subject or perspective, or to make your own study of global health or humanitarianism in action. Check through the weekly resources and content to find out which best suit your needs. During the course we will look at a range of different opinions and debates, linked to key themes and addressing ethics and moral issues. We hope you will be inspired and encouraged to explore and share your own perspectives, and those of others, throughout the course. Different viewpoints are essential to understanding global health and humanitarian practice. We hope you enjoy the next six weeks finding out about Global Health and Humanitarianism, and look forward to hearing from you on the discussion boards.
JB
I think the visual aides could have been better, but the course was very informative, thank you.
JK
Very informative however, there were a few course materials that were missing mostly readings, i had to search some of them on the internet.
TT
This is a great course and I gained a lot of knowledge about humanitarianism.
GM
I realy enjoyed studying this course.looking forward to apply the knowledge i now have in my journey of being a humanitarian and social worker.thank you so much professors
DO
Aspects of global health have been well articulated in the humanitarian context and I think with a combination of related courses it can be interesting.
KG
The links in quite a few of the modules are broken - these should be fixed. The readings are also quite old and should be updated.
TT
Relevant and appropriate for health workers in the humanitarian sector and in developing countries.
DM
This is a very important and timely subject. I would definitely recommend this course to my family and friends.
TS
Thank you very much honorable Professors it was the very informative and knowledgeable course especially for third world countries.
KV
Great course with lot of important and interesting information. I specially appreaciate the different points of view from professionals working in the field.
M
It has a great moment being with you guys I thank God for I've been taking my time to push on with the coursera.
TA
It is a great option for the humanitarian those who are not health professional .
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Thank you very much honorable Professors it was the very informative and knowledgeable course especially for third world countries.
I was really impressed by this course. It is a fantastic introduction to Global Health and Humanitarianism which covers a lot of key topics and provokes independent thinking and discussion.
Very informative, it has shown me different perspectives on the subject of humanitarianism, the law and international law, the scrutiny of this law, and the challenges humanitarian organisations face; as well as information about true events.
I thought this course was excellent and I really enjoyed it and learned lots. The lecturers were great and all the materials used were very helpful and it was a creative too I would and have recommended for others to complete this course.
I realy enjoyed studying this course.looking forward to apply the knowledge i now have in my journey of being a humanitarian and social worker.thank you so much professors
Great course with lot of important and interesting information. I specially appreaciate the different points of view from professionals working in the field.
It has a great moment being with you guys I thank God for I've been taking my time to push on with the coursera.
Excellent, thank you.
So good.
fairly easy and a lot of partially incorrect information given. very eurocentric opnions based on personal experiences more than facts.
I really enjoyed this course. It provided in-depth insights into the complexities of global health challenges and the critical role of humanitarian efforts. The content was well-structured, combining theoretical knowledge with real-world case studies that brought the subject matter to life. The instructors were knowledgeable and passionate, making complex topics accessible and engaging. I particularly appreciated the focus on ethical considerations and the emphasis on practical solutions to global health issues. This course is a must for anyone interested in making a positive impact on global health and humanitarian work.
I think it offers a really basic understanding and starting point for anyone interested to explore this subject further. The speakers are frank in putting their individual ideas on some of the controversial areas in field of Humanitarianism and even at the level of this course, I felt the discussions do stimulate you to think deeply and align, reflect and challenge your personal views and principles to wider humanitarian field. I thoroughly enjoyed the course.
J’ai terminé mon cours et je suis prêt à payer pour mon certificat mais je n’arrive pas à le faire parce que l’endroit réservé pour la saisie de numéro de la carte bancaire est inactif. Que faire pour continuer et payé. I've finished my course and I'm ready to pay for my certificate, but I can't because the place where I enter my credit card number is inactive. How can I continue and pay?
This is a road through the worst and the best of the world. Between war, natural disasters, international tensions, poverty, public health, preventive and assistance healthcare, this course remind us why we are doing what we are doing and why we are where we are. Just here, learning for the others wellbeing
It is a great course that attracted me until the end of the course. I am very eager to learn more about humanitarism and RTP and global health. Teachers were also great. Theie essence were very clear and easily understandable. I can learn global health as well as my listening skill at the same time.
Excellent course materials and delivery. Sure, would like to explore this subject at a graduate level at Manchester. My current line of work (international migration and health/wellbeing) and interest would definitely receive value from this course.
Excellent, interesting course with knowledgable speakers and a vast array of reading material and additional educational resources. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and am inspired to learn more!
I would like to thank all my tutors for their time and knowledge for this insightful course. I thank COURSERA for putting up such programs to educate and train to equip us for the world and beyond
Aspects of global health have been well articulated in the humanitarian context and I think with a combination of related courses it can be interesting.
This is a very important and timely subject. I would definitely recommend this course to my family and friends.