Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Refugee Camp Mapping and Planning Training Course

Refugee Camp Mapping and Planning is a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the planning, design, management, monitoring, and spatial analysis of refugee settlements and humanitarian camps using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, GPS technologies, drone mapping, and geospatial planning tools. The increasing number of displaced populations caused by conflicts, natural disasters, climate change, and humanitarian crises has created a growing demand for efficient refugee camp planning and management systems. Effective camp planning requires accurate spatial information, demographic analysis, infrastructure mapping, environmental assessment, and resource allocation strategies to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of displaced populations. This course provides participants with practical expertise in refugee camp mapping, site planning, service delivery analysis, infrastructure management, and humanitarian spatial planning.

The course introduces participants to modern refugee camp mapping methodologies that integrate GIS platforms, satellite imagery, mobile data collection systems, web GIS applications, population databases, environmental monitoring tools, and humanitarian information management systems. Participants will learn how to collect, process, analyze, visualize, and manage spatial data to support camp establishment, shelter planning, infrastructure development, health service delivery, water and sanitation management, security planning, and emergency preparedness. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will gain hands-on experience in camp layout design, population mapping, service accessibility analysis, vulnerability assessment, and humanitarian logistics planning.

Organizations involved in refugee protection, humanitarian response, disaster management, development cooperation, public health, camp coordination, and community resilience increasingly rely on geospatial technologies to improve camp management and operational efficiency. This course develops participants’ competencies in refugee settlement planning, camp infrastructure mapping, humanitarian GIS applications, demographic analysis, environmental impact assessment, and decision-support systems. Participants will explore how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud GIS, mobile mapping applications, drones, big data analytics, and smart humanitarian systems are transforming refugee camp planning and humanitarian operations.

By combining theoretical foundations with practical applications, this training empowers participants to design and implement refugee camp mapping and planning systems that support effective humanitarian assistance, sustainable settlement management, risk reduction, and resilience building. Participants will acquire the skills required to develop camp geodatabases, conduct spatial assessments, generate operational maps, create monitoring dashboards, and support evidence-based humanitarian decision-making. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to apply advanced geospatial technologies to improve camp planning, service delivery, resource allocation, and protection outcomes for displaced populations.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand the principles and concepts of refugee camp mapping and planning.

2.     Apply GIS and Remote Sensing technologies in refugee settlement management.

3.     Develop refugee camp geodatabases and information systems.

4.     Conduct site selection and suitability analysis for refugee camps.

5.     Design camp layouts and infrastructure planning frameworks.

6.     Analyze population distribution and service accessibility.

7.     Support humanitarian logistics and resource allocation planning.

8.     Develop monitoring and evaluation systems for refugee settlements.

9.     Generate maps, dashboards, and decision-support products.

10.  Design and manage refugee camp planning and management projects.

Organization Benefits

1.     Improved refugee camp planning and management capabilities.

2.     Enhanced service delivery and infrastructure development.

3.     Better allocation of humanitarian resources and assistance.

4.     Improved monitoring of refugee populations and settlements.

5.     Enhanced coordination among humanitarian stakeholders.

6.     Better environmental and social impact management.

7.     Improved emergency preparedness and response planning.

8.     Enhanced evidence-based decision-making through GIS technologies.

9.     Improved accountability and transparency in camp operations.

10.  Strengthened institutional capacity in humanitarian mapping and planning.

Target Participants

·       Refugee Camp Managers

·       Humanitarian Program Managers

·       GIS Specialists

·       Camp Coordination Officers

·       Disaster Management Professionals

·       Humanitarian Information Managers

·       Shelter and Settlement Specialists

·       Public Health Officers

·       Water and Sanitation Specialists

·       Monitoring and Evaluation Officers

·       Government Refugee Affairs Officers

·       NGO and UN Agency Personnel

·       Development Practitioners

·       Researchers and Academics

·       Community Development Officers

·       Project Managers

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Refugee Camp Mapping and Planning

·       Fundamentals of Refugee Camp Planning

·       Humanitarian Settlement Management Concepts

·       International Standards and Guidelines

·       GIS Applications in Refugee Operations

·       Humanitarian Information Management Frameworks

·       Case Study: Refugee Camp Planning Initiative

Module 2: Refugee Camp Data Collection and Management

·       Refugee Camp Data Sources

·       Mobile Data Collection Techniques

·       GPS and Field Mapping Applications

·       Geodatabase Design and Development

·       Data Quality Assurance and Validation

·       Case Study: Camp Information Management System

Module 3: Site Selection and Suitability Analysis

·       Site Selection Criteria

·       Environmental Assessment Techniques

·       Terrain and Accessibility Analysis

·       Hazard and Risk Assessment

·       Suitability Modeling Approaches

·       Case Study: Refugee Settlement Site Selection Project

Module 4: Camp Layout Design and Infrastructure Planning

·       Camp Design Principles

·       Shelter Planning Techniques

·       Road Network Design

·       Public Facility Planning

·       Utility Infrastructure Mapping

·       Case Study: Refugee Camp Infrastructure Development

Module 5: Population Mapping and Demographic Analysis

·       Population Registration Systems

·       Demographic Data Analysis

·       Population Distribution Mapping

·       Household Mapping Techniques

·       Population Monitoring Frameworks

·       Case Study: Refugee Population Management Program

Module 6: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Mapping

·       Water Supply Planning

·       Sanitation Infrastructure Mapping

·       Hygiene Service Accessibility Analysis

·       WASH Monitoring Systems

·       Environmental Health Assessment

·       Case Study: Camp WASH Management Initiative

Module 7: Health and Social Service Mapping

·       Health Facility Mapping

·       Disease Surveillance Systems

·       Education Facility Planning

·       Protection Services Mapping

·       Accessibility Analysis Techniques

·       Case Study: Humanitarian Service Delivery Assessment

Module 8: Humanitarian Logistics and Resource Management

·       Supply Chain Mapping

·       Resource Distribution Planning

·       Logistics Network Analysis

·       Inventory and Asset Tracking

·       Emergency Supply Management

·       Case Study: Humanitarian Logistics Coordination Program

Module 9: Environmental Monitoring and Sustainability

·       Environmental Impact Assessment

·       Natural Resource Monitoring

·       Waste Management Mapping

·       Land Use Monitoring Techniques

·       Sustainable Camp Planning Approaches

·       Case Study: Environmentally Sustainable Refugee Settlement

Module 10: Camp Safety and Emergency Preparedness

·       Security Risk Mapping

·       Emergency Preparedness Planning

·       Evacuation Route Analysis

·       Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies

·       Incident Management Systems

·       Case Study: Camp Emergency Preparedness Program

Module 11: Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Systems

·       Monitoring Framework Development

·       Key Performance Indicators

·       Spatial Monitoring Techniques

·       Dashboard Development and Visualization

·       Reporting and Communication Systems

·       Case Study: Refugee Camp Monitoring Project

Module 12: Emerging Technologies and Future Innovations

·       Artificial Intelligence in Humanitarian Planning

·       Drone Mapping Applications

·       Cloud GIS Platforms

·       Big Data Analytics for Refugee Management

·       Smart Camp Management Systems

·       Case Study: Digital Humanitarian Settlement Platform

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.