Lucio Jr Victor

PGDip in Global Health (2021).

I never planned to have a career in the field of humanitarian response, international development or conflict resolution.  My background is in healthcare, and my training kept me hospital based. I never really knew the world outside of the operating room and intensive care unit.  So when I first came to Africa almost two decades ago it was to tick off an entry in my bucket list – nothing more than seeking adventure.

Eventually I ended up working as a doctor in resource limited settings and conflict zones. And I realized early on that in the development and humanitarian realm, the HCRI has a solid reputation. A holistic 360 degrees of teaching, training, equipping those already working in the field, or the ingenues planning to forge a path towards this goal.  Although I wished I had my HCRI training before embarking on my journey, it is never too late for those who are already working in the field.

For those who find themselves in this field – the HCRI training brings further depth, breadth and a polygonal perspective characterized by an interphase of knowledge, skill and wisdom  across various disciplines.  If in dire need of further guidance and additional training – the HCRI builds on what you already know, and the skills and experiences you have accrued.  For those preparing themselves for a life in the field, the HCRI prepares you to put theory to practice and to craft durable solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems.  Either way, the learning process with the HCRI is arduous but well worth it, and transforms you into a better version of yourself – to respond better to the worst situations.