Global Development Consultancy, Training & Resources
What is TorqAid
We’re an Australian-based global humanitarian and development consultancy which has operated since 1992. We offer a range of humanitarian consultancy and advisory services; Participatory Disaster Risk Management (PDRM) and Participatory Project Management (PPM) training; and humanitarian research. Our two Directors are Chris and Marilyn Piper, both experienced Global Humanitarian and Development Practitioners, who have, between them, worked in the Asian-Pacific, Eastern and Southern African, Central American, US, European and Australian regions.
PARTICIPATORY DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT (PDRM) & OTHER TRAINING 2021
TorqAid has been facilitating accredited Participatory Disaster Risk Management (PDRM) and Participatory Project Management (PPM) workshops since 2002, both across Australia and overseas. An online accredited PDRM program has also been running since 2016. Other training offered includes a series of 1 hour training sessions, based on key PDRM and PPM topics, and delivered either face-to-face, or online.
The 2021 PDRM program is running from the 26th July through to the 5th November, and details of this can be found on the Training Page link.
Humanitarian Consultancy & Advisory Services
The TorqAid Director currently works as Global Humanitarian Adviser (GHA) for a small number of agencies. Over and above this, consultancy work relating to the preparation for; response to; and recovery from, a range of hazards and potential disasters is also on offer.
Latest News
Coronavirus
TorqAid produces a three page Summary Sheet on Covid-19, with the latest version updated for Sept 2021. This includes details of key Australian Government departments and global agencies involved in combating or reporting on the pandemic; a brief overview; and a short bibliography. The Sept overview includes mention of Australia’s four phase National Plan to transition Australia’s national Covid-19 Response. Covid-19 training is covered both in the online, accredited, PDRM program, as well as a separate Short Course (SC3a: Covid-19 & Risk Management), with SC3a being taught on the 15th Sept.
Short Courses
TorqAid offers a Humanitarian Short Course (SC) program, covering a number of topics, from August through to the end of October. The remaining ones from Sept-Oct include three each on different aspects of Risk and Complex Emergencies/Crises; as well as separate ones on Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Rohingya What Matters
TorqAid updates the Shongjog, ‘What Matters?’ bulletins which are produced regularly by BBC Media watch and Translators without Borders on the Rohingya (Foricbly Displaced Myanmar Nationals) community in Cox’s Bazar, Bangldesh. These report on concerns and issues raised by the Rohingya and Bangladeshi host communities. A one hour Zoom teaching session on the Rohingya will be held at 8pm on Wed 6 October for PDRM & Short Course (SC) participants.
Training
Three main types of training are offered. See the Training Page for more details:
- Online accredited PDRM. The teaching component of the next program runs from the 26 July through to the 5 November 2021.
- A series of five short 1 hour training sessions on key issues covered in the PDRM and PPM.
- Accredited PDRM and Participatory Project Management (PPM) workshops for clientele across Australia or overseas
Resources
The TorqAid Toolkit is a fantastic compendium of humanitarian and development resources for both the practitioner and interested individual.
Student Resources
Humanitarian Issues
The first three modules of the Participatory Disaster Risk Management (PDRM) program focus on Key DRM Issues; Recent Global Disasters; and Risk Management. Articles from around the world relating to these will be included in this blog.
Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
Module 5 of the accredited Participatory Disaster Risk Management (PDRM) program relates to Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (CHEs). The key emphasis here will be the Rohingya Situation of Concern, as well as the Severe Humanitarian Crises in Syria, the Yemen, and Afghanistan.
Participatory Project Management
Module 4 of the accredited Participatory Disaster Risk Management (PDRM) program focuses on practical issues such as the Project Management Cycle (PMC); the Project Design Document (PDD); and fantastically useful participatory tools such as the Ten Seed Technique (TST) and the Seasonal Calendar.