Civilian Foundation Course Commences

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Civilian Foundation Course Commences

The Eastern Africa Standby Force launched the Civilian Foundation Course at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) on 22nd March 2021 in Embakasi, Nairobi.

The Joint Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. (Dr) Osman Mohamed Osman officially opened the course on behalf of the Director, Brig. Gen. Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa.

The Civilian Foundation Course provides professionals who have a substantive background in a relevant field with foundational knowledge and skills needed in Peace Support Operations (PSOs). The course also introduces the structures and specific functional units in peace operations, mission mandates and lessons learned from previous missions. Moreover, the course contributes to the creation of a sense of common identity among future mission members who have different professional, organizational and cultural backgrounds, and encourages cooperation during future field assignments.

A total of 30 trainees, drawn from EASF Member States, are taking part in the course which will come to a close on 2nd April 2021. The course is fully funded through the Africa Peace and Security Architecture (APSA IV) programme.

Photo Gallery: Civilian Foundation Course Commences.

The Joint Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. PSC Osman Mohamed Abbas Osman signs the Visitors' Book after arrival at the Humanitarian Peace Support School on 22nd March 2021.
The Commandant of Humanitarian Peace Support School Col. H. C. Maghanga ‘psc’ (K) welcomes the participants to the school on 22nd March 2021.
The Joint Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. PSC Osman Mohamed Abbas Osman officially opens the 2-weeks' Civilian Foundation Course on behalf of the Director, Brig. Gen. Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa.
Left to right: The Head of Civilian Component Mr. Dawit Assefa, the Commandant of Humanitarian Peace Support School Col. H. C. Maghanga and the Joint Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. PSC Osman Mohamed Abbas Osman.
Course participants take part in one of the induction sessions on 22nd March 2021.
The Civilian Foundation Course's lead facilitator Ms. Florence Omanya takes the participants through a session.
An EASF Member of Staff Ms. Fridah Motanya shares some points with course participants on 22nd March 2021.
The Civilian Rostering Officer Mr. Michael Charlette (left) with the Civilian Training Officer Mr. Ibrahim Ali Ahmed shortly after the launch of the Foundation Course.