UNITAR invites 500 motivated learners of all genders, aged 18 and above, living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific to apply for the Japan-funded “UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026– Building Economies and Livelihood Resilient to the Global Shocks”. The programme will equip the participants with lifelong skills in disaster risk reduction and inclusive leadership.

The programme will be in English and run in two phases, starting with an online phase from August to November 2026. The top performers will be invited to continue to the second phase, which will be held online in February 2027 for participants from non-Pacific countries and in person in March 2027 for Pacific participants.

📍 Location: TBC

📅 Program Period: Febuary-March 2027 The programme consists of two phases:

• Phase I Online Learning (August to November 2026) Approximately 500 participants will engage in online training to learn about inclusive disaster risk planning. Participants will complete self-paced online modules, join webinars with experts in the field, and complete assignments.

• Phase II Specialized Training with Experts Top-performing participants from Phase I will be invited to one of the following workshops:

⏰ Application Deadline: 21st August, 2026

✅ Eligibility

• An adult of 18 years or older
• Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction
• Passionate about climate change and disaster risk reduction, including its impact on communities
• Keen to succeed and make a positive impact on their communities
• Proficient in English
• Computer-literate, with access to the internet
• Committed to completing the programme