Humanitarians5-day programme

Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan

Dates8–12 Mar 2027

LocationNur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

VenueKing Hotel Astana

Key facts

Dates: 8–12 Mar 2027 (5 days)
Where: King Hotel Astana, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Fee per participant: £2,760 (GBP)
Payment: By invoice and bank transfer
Registration closes: 17 Jan 2027
Who it is for: The programme suits experienced professionals as well as those moving into new responsibilities. Groups that mix institutions and countries are enc…
Certificate: Certificate of completion
In-house option: Run it for your team, on your dates

Programme Overview

Humanitarian emergencies are showing an upward trend across the globe. This is due to worldwide economic volatility, increased number of conflicts and significant climate change. Emergencies pose greater risk of malnourishment of affected societies that might lead to sudden disease break out or even death. Identifying and implementing functional and effective strategies for managing malnutrition is crucial for susceptible communities, therefore requiring professionals and specialists that are well-trained in nutrition. Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan as an extensive training course addresses specifically that need and supports an increased capacity of individuals working or willing to work within the field.

Delivered by Risalat Consultants International in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, it combines expert-led sessions, real cases and group work, so that participants can apply what they learn in their own institution.

The programme strengthens institutional capability in:

Introduction to Food Security and Proper Nutrition
Defining Emergencies
Issues in Emergency Food Security
Food Security Information Systems
Monitoring Food Security
Food Security Indicators
Nutritional Status, Indicators and data
Food Aid Programmes and Interventions
Climate and environmental risk assessment
Adaptation and mitigation planning
Sector strategies for energy, water and land
Project design for climate and environmental goals

It is designed for professionals working in humanitarian and development sectors, relief Workers, nutritionists and others who want practical, current skills in climate, environment and natural resources.

Inputs
Activities
Outputs
Outcomes
Impact

From inputs to impactIndicators are set at every level, so progress can be checked long before impact is visible.

Why Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan Matters Now

Climate change, environmental pressure and resource management now shape national plans, budgets and investment decisions. Financiers increasingly expect climate and environmental considerations to be built into projects from the start.

Institutions that can plan for climate risks, manage natural resources well and prepare sound proposals are better placed to protect services and to access the funding available for this work.

This Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan programme brings these elements together in a practical format, so that participants understand not only what good practice looks like but also how to introduce it in their own setting, with the people and resources they have.

Institutions increasingly need professionals who can:

Assess climate and environmental risks to their services and assets
Design projects that meet climate and environmental goals
Prepare proposals that financiers can approve
Measure and report results credibly
Work with communities and partners across sectors

Strong capability helps institutions:

Protect services and infrastructure from climate risks
Access climate and environmental finance
Meet national and international commitments
Use natural resources sustainably

Who Should Attend This Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan Training

The programme suits experienced professionals as well as those moving into new responsibilities. Groups that mix institutions and countries are encouraged, because participants learn a great deal from each other’s experience.

This programme is designed for:

Professionals working in humanitarian and development sectors
Relief Workers
Nutritionists
Health and Food Security Staff
Emergency Programme Managers
Anybody interested in Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies
Climate change and environment officers
Energy, water and agriculture sector staff
Planning and policy officers
Project and programme managers
Disaster risk management staff
Local government officials

Is this right for your team?

Tick what your team needs to be able to do.

Assess and Analyze Nutrition, Food Security and Food Aid Needs in Emergencies Describe the root causes for malnutrition Design, Plan and Implement the Interventions for solving food insecurity and malnutrition issues Monitor and Evaluate the performance and the implementation process of interventions Comprehend international humanitarian standards of food security, nutrition and food aid Objectively Review the quality of emergency nutrition responses

Tick the items that apply

Programme Objectives

The objectives focus on what participants will be able to do after the programme, not only on what they will know. Each one is practised during the week through exercises, cases or group work.

By the end of this programme participants will be able to:

Assess and Analyze Nutrition, Food Security and Food Aid Needs in Emergencies
Describe the root causes for malnutrition
Design, Plan and Implement the Interventions for solving food insecurity and malnutrition issues
Monitor and Evaluate the performance and the implementation process of interventions
Comprehend international humanitarian standards of food security, nutrition and food aid
Objectively Review the quality of emergency nutrition responses
Define critical challenges while dealing with food security and nutrition programming
Explain the main climate and environmental challenges for their sector
Assess climate and environmental risks to services and assets
Plan adaptation and mitigation measures

Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan Training Structure & Contents

Your 5-day journey tap a day to see the sessions

- Introduction to Food Security and Proper Nutrition
- Food Security Indicators
- Nutrition Interventions
- Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies
- Emergency Preparedness
- Climate and environmental trends for the sector
- National plans and commitments
- Defining Emergencies
- Nutritional Status, Indicators and data
- Emergency Selective Feeding programmes
- General Food Distributions
- Linking emergency food programmes to non-emergency food programmes
- Adaptation and mitigation options
- Nature-based and engineering solutions
- Issues in Emergency Food Security
- Food Aid Programmes and Interventions
- Supplementary Feeding Programmes
- Determining Appropriate responses for food security crisis
- From problem to project concept
- Results frameworks for climate and environment
- Safeguards and stakeholder involvement
- Food Security Information Systems
- Non-Food Programmes
- Therapeutic Feeding Programmes
- Humanitarian Standards and Coordination
- Sources of climate and environmental finance
- What financiers look for
- Building the climate rationale
- Monitoring Food Security
- Agricultural and Livestock Programmes
- Micronutrient Interventions, prevention and treatment
- Frameworks and Standards in Food Security Programme Planning
- Measurement, reporting and verification basics
- Monitoring results and learning
- Communicating results

Full day-by-day contents

First Day | Context and risks

The day sets the foundations and links the topic to participants' own institutions.

Introduction to Food Security and Proper Nutrition
Food Security Indicators
Nutrition Interventions
Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies
Emergency Preparedness
Climate and environmental trends for the sector
National plans and commitments

Second Day | Planning solutions

Participants move from principles to practice, working on realistic examples.

Defining Emergencies
Nutritional Status, Indicators and data
Emergency Selective Feeding programmes
General Food Distributions
Linking emergency food programmes to non-emergency food programmes
Adaptation and mitigation options
Nature-based and engineering solutions

Third Day | Project design

The focus is on applying methods and tools through structured group work.

Issues in Emergency Food Security
Food Aid Programmes and Interventions
Supplementary Feeding Programmes
Determining Appropriate responses for food security crisis
From problem to project concept
Results frameworks for climate and environment
Safeguards and stakeholder involvement

Fourth Day | Finance and proposals

Cases and exercises show how the approach works in real projects and institutions.

Food Security Information Systems
Non-Food Programmes
Therapeutic Feeding Programmes
Humanitarian Standards and Coordination
Sources of climate and environmental finance
What financiers look for
Building the climate rationale

Fifth Day | Measurement, reporting and action planning

Participants bring the week together and prepare the actions they will take back to work.

Monitoring Food Security
Agricultural and Livestock Programmes
Micronutrient Interventions, prevention and treatment
Frameworks and Standards in Food Security Programme Planning
Measurement, reporting and verification basics
Monitoring results and learning
Communicating results

Training Methodology

Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan represents a well-blended mix of theoretical and practical activities. Contemporary adult learning techniques will be applied while delivering the sessions. Open presentation will be supported by group discussions, situational analysis, video examples and case studies. The presenter will promote the participation of delegates and encourage interactive learning process. Each session will be finalized by acquiring attendee feedback in order to improve the coming sessions and offer tailored approach to individual needs and requirements.

Before the programme, a short pre-assessment helps the facilitators understand each participant’s role and priorities, so that examples and exercises can be adjusted to the group. Each day ends with a short reflection in which participants note what they will apply at work.

Expert-led sessions on current practice
Regional and international case studies
Group work and practical exercises
Simulations and role plays where relevant
Discussion of participants' own challenges
Daily reflection and action planning

Funds
Entity
Project
Results
MRV

How climate finance flowsThis programme works through: Funds, Project, Results, MRV (highlighted).Funders trace the climate rationale through every link, so a proposal has to show it at each step.

Institutional Application

The programme is built so that learning moves from the classroom into the institution. Participants work on their own processes and documents where possible, and leave with an action plan that their managers can review and support.

This programme supports institutions in strengthening:

Climate and environmental planning
Project design
Access to finance
Results measurement
Stakeholder involvement

Participants return with practical tools to improve:

Risk assessments
Concept notes
Results frameworks
Monitoring systems
Partnership arrangements

Regional Relevance & Application

Holding the programme in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan brings together participants from Asia and other regions, so they can compare how climate, environment and natural resources is handled in different settings.

The same programme can also be delivered in-house for one institution, in its own country or online, with cases taken from its current work.

Examples and exercises are chosen to reflect the realities of public institutions and donor-financed projects, and participants are encouraged to bring a current challenge from their own work so that the action plan they leave with is directly usable.

Host Country Profile – Kazakhstan

Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan. With a population of 1,7 million within the city limits, it is the second-largest in the country after Almaty, the national capital until 1997. Source: Wikipedia.

The programme takes place at King Hotel Astana.

Expected Outcomes of Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan Training

Participants will be able to:

Assess climate and environmental risks
Plan adaptation and mitigation measures
Design projects with clear results
Prepare stronger funding proposals
Measure and report results credibly
Work effectively with communities and partners

Participants leave with a personal action plan and practical tools they can use in their institution from the first week back. Institutions that send several participants can use the programme to agree shared methods and templates across teams, which makes improvements easier to sustain.

Plan your team's places

£2,760 per participant · invoice and bank transfer · groups of 5 or more receive a discount

1participant(s)

£2,760at the standard fee

Registration closes in 78 days (17 Jan 2027)

Course Deliverables

Participants receive support before, during and after the programme, so that preparation, learning and follow-up form one continuous experience.

Before the Programme

Participant Pre-Assessment
Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan Readiness Assessment
Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan Resource Pack
Preparatory Reading Materials
Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory
Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
Accommodation with Breakfast
Welcome Networking Dinner

During the Programme

Risalat Training Kit (Bag, Bottle, Mug, T-Shirt, Cap, Passport Cover, Pens, Notebook, Magnet & Keychain)
Comprehensive Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan Training Manual
Climate Risk Screening Checklist
Options Appraisal Template
Concept Note Template
Results Measurement Template
Practical Workshops & Simulations
Group Discussions & Peer Learning
Daily Lunch and Refreshments
Full Access to Training Venue Facilities
Mini Pad / Tablet with Digital Learning Materials
Field Visit (where applicable)
Entertaining City Tour

After the Programme

Certificate of Completion
Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
Post-Training Reference Materials
Funding Readiness Checklist
Monitoring and Reporting Template
Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
Programme Report

Institutions can also request a tailored in-house version of this programme, delivered at their premises or online. Request a proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the Training on Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies in Kazakhstan programme take place?

It runs from 8 Mar 2027 to 12 Mar 2027, in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan (King Hotel Astana). The registration deadline is shown at the top of this page.

Who should attend?

The programme is designed for professionals working in humanitarian and development sectors, relief Workers, nutritionists, health and Food Security Staff, and others who want practical skills in climate, environment and natural resources.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion from Risalat Consultants International.

Can this programme be delivered for our institution only?

Yes. We can deliver a tailored in-house version at your premises, in another city or online, built around your own cases. Use the proposal request on this page.

Do I need prior experience in climate, environment and natural resources?

No specialist background is required beyond experience in a related role. A short pre-assessment helps the facilitators adapt the sessions to the group.

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What the fee covers

Visa Assistance (complimentary)

Participant Assessment

Airport Pickup

Accommodation

Wi-Fi

Welcome Dinner

Breakfast

Workshop Kit

Programme Materials

Programme Experts

Practical Activities

Lunch

Refreshments

Interactive workshop

City Map & Direction

Risalat T-shirt (complimentary)

Field Visit

Programme Certificate

Entertaining Tour

Programme Report

Programme fee£2,760per participant · groups of 5+ receive a discount Register now → Request an invoice

Registration and payment deadline: 17 Jan 2027

No online payment, invoice by email
Pay by bank transfer to confirm your seat
Complimentary visa assistance

More options

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Discount plans & cancellation policy

DISCOUNT PLANS

Standard fees stated on the website apply to all individual applicants. You Shall qualify for the discount if you register as a group. The group should consist of at least three people or more that are willing to attend the same training program/workshop. The discount rates are offered on case-by-case basis. To get detailed information and individualized offer please get in touch with one of our country/regional offices.

If you and/or your organization are members of Risalat Club, you will be entitled to special discounted rates, exclusive offers, and preferential terms. To get a detailed offer please contact one of our country offices mentioning your unique 8-digit membership number (in the format of RCM********).

Scholarships and Fee Waivers

Available Scholarships and Fee Waiver Opportunities will be announced on our Website’s News Page and Risalat Social Media. We offer a limited number of Scholarships for selected programs within the scope of CSR.

Please consider that sponsored places are oftentimes very limited and highly competitive. Award criteria will be published for each program separately once the call for application opens.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION

For Individual Registrations and Group Registrations on Standard Training Programs/Workshops

Risalat has amended its refund policy that was in effect till 11 December 2018. For registrations and payments made from this date onwards, refunds are no longer possible. Such a decision is driven by below circumstances:

Risalat is committed to maintaining top-notch quality of its training programs/workshops. Although the demand is high, we can only offer very limited places for each batch. Unless there is an exceptional situation, we cannot accept any new registrations after the deadline as we dedicate plenty of time to thorough preparation to meet the individual needs of registered delegates. Thus, any cancellation after the date will result in an idle place on the program.
According to the policy that was in effect till 11 December 2018, the participant was charged at least 50% of the full payment in case of the cancellation. Therefore, many of our clients and partners have been requesting for preferential terms for registration resubmissions and the option of rescheduling instead of cancellation.

From 11 December 2018, the participants are offered the following options:

Each participant is allowed to reschedule the training program dates up to a maximum of 3 times at zero charge within 1 calendar year from the date of registration. This offer is valid as long as the participant reschedules for the same program in the same location or in a different location but same price range.
The organization is allowed to change or replace sponsored participants at no charge as well within one calendar year from the date of registration. An extension of this period can be granted in special circumstances.
The organization can replace the sponsored participant while changing the program of choice as well. As long as the programs are priced at the same level.

Please note, that above offers are valid only if the participant/organization submits the relevant request to Risalat at least 7 Working days prior to the program start dates. Otherwise, the individual/organization will only be entitled to an exclusive discount voucher for registration resubmission in the future (should there be any).

For Exclusive Group Registrations and Custom-Made Programs

Risalat administers dozens of custom-made programs that can be designed and developed based on the clients’ individual requests and requirements. In case if you have registered for tailor-made training course or you have requested exclusive group training, you:

Shall be entitled to get a refund up to 50% of the total amount paid, if the request for cancellation is submitted at least 30 working days before intended program start date
Shall be entitled to get a refund of up to 25% of the total amount paid, if the request for cancellation is submitted at least 20 working days before intended program start date
In case if there are less than 20 working days remaining before the intended program start date, you shall not be entitled to any refund. In such situation, you can only receive an exclusive discount voucher for future registration resubmissions (should there be any)
You can reschedule the dates of exclusive group training or custom-made program for free up to 3 times within a year from the date of payment. This offer is valid only in case if you submit the request for rescheduling at least 10 working days before the intended start date of the program.

NB: All last-minute cancellations are treated as no show and are not eligible for refund.