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International Humanitarian Response II
GHP 518

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Description

GHP 518 is an intensive field simulation at Harold Parker State Forest in North Andover, MA. Students will camp for two nights in the forest as part of an aid agency team responding to a simulated international disaster and conflict. Student teams will carry out rapid assessments, create a comprehensive humanitarian aid plan, and manage interactions with refugees, officials, and other humanitarian actors. Students will face challenges that test their subject knowledge, team skills, creativity, and grit.

Course Fee: $300 to cover group camping gear hire, food, and other simulation costs.

Co-requisite: GHP 515, International Humanitarian Response I

Course Notes: All students must petition for both GHP 515 and GHP 518 and complete this form https://bit.ly/IHR2027 to be considered for enrollment. There is a required course fee for GHP 518. No auditors allowed. Please review the description for GHP 515, the co-requisite Spring course. Simulation requires camping overnight and will take place rain-or-shine. Simulation is planned for Fri April 30 – Sun May 2, 2027.

School Harvard Chan School
Credits 1.25
Cross Reg

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Course Component Field Trip
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HSPH Pass/Fail
Course Requirements Co-requisite: GHP 515. Students outside of HSPH must request instructor permission to enroll in this course