Institute of Humanitarian Action

Institute of Humanitarian Action

Lifesaving education for young people, wherever they are in the world.

The Institute of Humanitarian Action (IHA) is Atlantic Pacific’s education programme for schools, youth organisations and councils, funded by the Royal Docks, London. It brings lifesaving knowledge and skills to young people in and around water, from free online learning to sessions delivered in person by our instructors.

Drowning is preventable with the right information and skills. The IHA extends Atlantic Pacific’s training beyond our training centres, so that more young people can learn how to keep themselves and others safe.

Built on proven training materials

IHA learning is built on Atlantic Pacific’s own training materials, developed in line with global best practice. These include our sea rescue manual and our psychological first aid manual for sea rescue, which form the basis of every Atlantic Pacific course.

Ways to take part

IHA Online 
Free access to the IHA online learning materials for any school, organisation or individual. Ideal for introducing young people to water safety and lifesaving at their own pace.
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Assembly
An Atlantic Pacific speaker visits your school or organisation to deliver an assembly on drowning prevention and lifesaving, drawing on our work in the UK and around the world.

Supported Session
An Atlantic Pacific instructor joins your staff to deliver an IHA session in person, adding practical demonstrations and expert guidance to the online material.

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Funded by the Royal Docks

The Institute of Humanitarian Action is an initiative funded by the Royal Docks, London. We are grateful for their support in bringing lifesaving education to young people in Newham and beyond.

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Support Our Work

The IHA is one part of Atlantic Pacific’s mission to reduce global drowning. Donations support our training centres, scholarships and work in the field.

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