Archive · 5 Sep 2026
MANUU Concludes Three-Day Humanitarian Emergency Response Training Programme
Maulana Azad National Urdu University held a three-day programme about responding to emergencies and disasters.
The programme was organised with ActionAid Association India.
Speakers said communities should be prepared to help themselves during disasters.
They also said local people should work with governments, universities and civil society groups.
The training promoted fair and inclusive disaster management.
Prof. Ameena Tahseen said women, children and older people need special attention during rescues and recovery.
University leaders said they would continue supporting similar training programmes.
The event ended with a closing session in Hyderabad.
MANUU’s Department of Public Administration conducted a three-day emergency response programme with ActionAid Association India.
Sandeep Chachra said communities should lead disaster preparedness and response efforts.
The programme focused on local capacity-building, inclusive disaster risk management and collaboration across institutions.
Prof. Ameena Tahseen highlighted the needs of women, children and older people during emergencies.
University and ActionAid representatives reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening community resilience and emergency response.
- Who
- The Department of Public Administration at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, ActionAid Association India, and participating resource persons and organisations.
- What
- A three-day Humanitarian Emergency Response Programme on building community capacity and inclusive disaster risk management concluded.
- When
- The valedictory session was held on Friday after the three-day programme.
- Where
- Maulana Azad National Urdu University in Hyderabad.
- Why
- To strengthen community preparedness and response, local capacity, inclusive disaster management and cooperation among communities, civil society, government agencies and academic institutions.
- Programme
- Humanitarian Emergency Response Programme – Building Community Capacity for Emergency Response and Inclusive Disaster Risk Management
- Duration
- Three days
- Organisers
- Department of Public Administration, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, in collaboration with ActionAid Association India
- Keynote speaker
- Sandeep Chachra, Executive Director of ActionAid Association India
- Presiding official
- Prof Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar, Maulana Azad National Urdu University
- Inclusion focus
- Women, children and older people in emergency rescue and rehabilitation
- Location
- Hyderabad