Many organisations have introduced complaints mechanisms or whistleblowing systems to enable communities, staff and other stakeholders to safely raise issues of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and abuse of power, or any other form of sexual or other forms of misconduct committed by organisational staff or associated personnel. Implemented effectively, these reporting mechanisms can help to identify problems and misconduct at an early stage prior to it escalating to larger issues.
Content
This training equips NGO staff with the essential skills and knowledge to conduct first-step interviews and secure evidence in Safeguarding cases. Participants will learn how to approach investigations with sensitivity, adhere to ethical and legal standards, and collect information that is both reliable and admissible. By the end of the course, you will be better prepared to contribute to a culture of accountability and protection within your organization.
Facilitators
Shane Fischer is a SEAH Prevention and Investigation Specialist with over 13 years of experience in the humanitarian and international development sector. Guided by a strong commitment and engaging passion to preventing harm and abuse across humanitarian and development operations, she has developed extensive experience in designing and implementing safeguarding systems globally. Shane Fischer is certified IQTS SEAH Investigator and serves as the Global Lead of Malteser Internationals Safeguarding Team within the Risk Mitigation and Management Department.
Roland Hassel is a criminologist specialising in misconduct investigations within the humanitarian and development sector, and a Certified Fraud Examiner as well as a CHS Alliance certified safeguarding investigator. He currently leads the Corruption Prevention and Response Team at the German Red Cross and supports aid organisations worldwide as a consultant and trainer, building on his experience in humanitarian project work, crisis management, and research on anti-corruption training (www.roland-hassel.de).
Target Group
This workshop is aimed at employees of NGOs working in the development and humanitarian aid sector, who have responsibility for safeguarding, e.g. safeguarding leads or focal points, programme advisors and managers, HR managers or designated safeguarding officers.
Important note: Please watch our introductory video on international safeguarding standards for a first theoretical overview before attending the seminar.
Location
Berlin
The exact location will be announced here shortly.
Format
The seminar consists of two face-to face sessions in Berlin. The sessions will be in English.
First session: Monday, 15th June 2026, 10:00 am - 17:30 pm, CET
Second session: Tuesday, 16th June 2026, 9:00 am -17:00 pm, CET
Costs
Participation at this workshop is free of charge. Travel and accommodation costs must be organised and paid for by the participants themselves. The training is limited in number of participants. Your registration is binding.
Registration
Please register for the event by 29 May 2026. The registration period starts at 1st April 2026.
Please note that your registration is not a confirmation of participation. You will receive feedback about your admission to the course after your registration.
Please contact Almut Huss for further questions (a.huss(at)venro.org).
You can find a detailed programme at the link below.