As disasters become more frequent and severe, often worsened by climate change, the ability to respond quickly and effectively is more important than ever. To strengthen this global capacity, Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center convened the 2025 Global Emergency Response Training (ERT) in Bogor, Indonesia, from September 9–11, 2025.
The training gathered 28 participants from Good Neighbors country offices around the world, representing Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. These participants included program managers, child protection officers, health coordinators, MEAL specialists, and country directors — all united by the mission to protect and empower children in crisis.
The three-day program combined lectures, workshops, and simulation exercises to equip participants with both technical expertise and compassionate approaches to emergency work. Training modules focused on:
Child Protection in Emergencies and the use of international minimum standards
Psychosocial Support Programs, helping children cope and recover
Child-Friendly Rapid Needs Assessments, including use of KOBO Toolbox and sex, age, and disability disaggregated data (SADD)
Communication in Emergencies, such as writing situation reports and capturing case stories
Coordination and Partnerships, aligning with UN cluster systems and local stakeholders
A highlight of the training was a full field simulation in a Community Development Project site, where participants practiced conducting assessments, coordinating with local partners, and distributing initial support. This hands-on exercise gave them practical experience in responding under real-world conditions.
Beyond building technical skills, the ERT fostered a global network of Good Neighbors practitioners who will carry these lessons back to their country offices. Facilitated by GPC’s Humanitarian Operations Unit and supported by regional experts, the training emphasized three guiding principles:
Mobilize with Humanitarian Insight – listening to communities, especially children
Act with Resolve – taking timely and ethical action in emergencies
Serve with Competence and Compassion – delivering aid effectively while upholding dignity
The 2025 Global ERT is part of a broader effort under Vision 2030: Empowering People, Transforming Communities, ensuring that Good Neighbors staff worldwide are prepared to protect children and families when disasters strike.
With stronger, better-trained teams across our offices, Good Neighbors is investing in a future where emergency response is not only faster but also more child-centered, compassionate, and effective.
For more information, please contact:
Dale Frances Cañezal (dalefrances@goodneighbors.org)
Global Emergency Response Coordinator, Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center.
Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian and development organization founded in 1991, working in over 50 countries to make the world a place without hunger and where people live in harmony. Engaging with over 200 communities globally, we empower people and transform communities through social and economic development initiatives. Good Neighbors has General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 1996.
For further information, please contact Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center.
Good Neighbors is a global NGO dedicated to improving the lives of children and communities in over 50 countries.
Good Neighbors has held a General Consultative Status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 1996.
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