COVID-19 ACADEMY

Sphere India in collaboration with UNICEF, WHO India and HCL Foundation has launched the COVID-19 Academy to build capacities of frontline volunteers and outreach workers through a range of technical sessions for preparedness and response to COVID-19.

Supported by

COVID-19 ACADEMY

For Whom

Volunteers from Civil Society Organisations, Faith Based Organisations, Community Based Organisations, Corporations, Red Cross, Civil defence, NCC, NSS, NYS, Student Groups and individuals willing to support local level authorities to deliver health and social protection services to address direct and secondary impact of COVID-19.

How and Where

How: A series of daily webinars on COVID- 19 preparedness and response will be conducted by experienced emergency response professionals on a range of subjects for which front line volunteer skills are required.

Where: The sessions will be hosted on the Zoom platform and will be accessible online from all locations.

Opportunities For You

The participants will have access to a knowledge space with real-time updates on the COVID-19 articles, situation reports, videos, IEC materials, short-term courses and training programs. On completion of course, recognition as a trained volunteer - networking with other volunteers, professionals and coordination connect with local authorities.

Upcoming Sessions- September 2021
SESSION Date Time Language Registration
Launch of Gender, Protection and Inclusion Module by WFP September 1, 2021 2:00 PM English Register
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For any more information write to us at covid19academy@sphereindia.org.in


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COVID-19 Academy Sessions

Sector: COVID 19
SESSION Date Language SESSION REPORT RESOURCES
Basics of COVID-19 Apr-10-2020 English Report Resources
Science-Stigma-Solidarity during the COVID-19 epidemic Apr-11-2020 English Report Resources
FAQs on Covid 19 Apr-13-2020 English Report Resources
Infection Prevention and Control during COVID-19 Apr-16-2020 English Report Resources
Basics of COVID-19 Apr-27-2020 Hindi Report Resources
Science and Solidarity Must Guide Social Response to COVID-19 28/04/2020 English Report Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on COVID-19 May-02-2020 Bilingual Report Resources
Science – Stigma – Solidarity During the COVID-19 Epidemic Apr-04-2020 Bilingual Report Resources
The New Order of Professional Life While Fighting Against COVID-19 May-09-2020 English Report Resources
COVID-19: The New Normal May-13-2020 English Report Resources
Impact of COVID-19 on Migrant Workers in the Indian Garment Industry May-14-2020 English Report Resources
ORIENTATION TO COVID-19 May-26-2020 Bangla Report Resources
Immunization Services During COVID-19 outbreak May-25-2020 English Report Resources
COVID-19: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN WASTE MANAGEMENT Jun-04-2020 English Report Resources
CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR COVID-19 - A PANEL DISCUSSION Jun-06-2020 English Report Resources
INTEGRATED RESPONSE IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 Jun-10-2020 English Report Resources
RISK COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DURING COVID-19 Jun-13-2020 English Report Resources
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 Jun-24-2020 English Report Resources
CHILDREN’S ISSUES - CHANGE STRATEGIES IN COVID TIMES: COVID-19- THE GENDERED IMPACTS Jun-18-2020 English Report Resources
NGO PROGRAMMING IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 – A PANEL DISCUSSION Jun-20-2020 English Report Resources
NGO PROGRAMMING IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 – A PANEL DISCUSSION Jun-22-2020 English Report Resources
INNOVATION DURING COVID-19 AND NON-COVID TIMES Jun-27-2020 English Report Resources
Panel Discussion on Vaccine Rollout Jan-20-2021 English Report Resources
Orientation on COVID Vaccine Rollout Feb-02-2021 English Report Resources
Management of COVID-19 Cases in Primary Care Settings 23/04/2021 English Report Resources
Vaccine Roll-out- Myths and Facts 27/04/2021 English Report Resources
Orientation of Youth Networks on COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Support 28/04/2021 English Report Resources
COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour in 2021 May-05-2021 English Report Resources
COVID-19 in Children- Common Concerns of Parents 11/05/2021 English Report Resources
Vaccination and COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour- Manipur 20/05/2021 Manipur/English Report Resources
Community based Initiatives for COVID-19 Response 21/05/2021 English Report Resources
Vaccination and COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour- Mizoram 22/05/2021 Mizo/English Report Resources
Vaccination- Myths and Facts- J&K 25/05/2021 Urdu/English Report Resources
Vaccination and CAB in second wave Nagaland 28/05/2021 Nagamese/english Report Resources
Youth Engagement and Participation for COVID-19 response 11/06/2021 English Report Resources
J&K state session- COVID Appropriate Behaviour 12/06/2021 Urdu/English Report Resources
Community Based Initiative for COVID-19 Response- Manipur 15/06/2021 Manipur/English Report Resources
Community Based Initiative for COVID-19 Response- Mizoram 17/06/2021 Mizo/English Report Resources
COVID-19 Health Care Capacities 18/06/2021 English Report Resources
unlocking- Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons Learnt 26/06/2021 English Report Resources
Sector: INTERNATIONAL DAYS
SESSION Date Language SESSION REPORT RESOURCES
On the Occasion of World Humanitarian Day, #Reallifeheros celebrating covid warriors Aug-19-2020 English Report Resources
World Ozone Day: Ozone for Life Sep-16-2020 English Report Resources
International Peace Day: Peace and Social Cohesion Sep-21-2020 English Report Resources
World Deaf Day, International Week of the Deaf Sep-28-2020 English Report Resources
Green Consumer Day Sep-28-2020 English Report Resources
International day for Older people Oct-01-2020 English Report Resources
World Animal Welfare Day Oct-04-2020 English Report Resources
International DRR Day Oct-13-2020 English Report Resources
Global Hand Wash Day Oct-15-2020 English Report Resources
International World Food Day Oct-16-2020 English Report Resources
International day of Epidemics Preparedness Dec-27-2020 English Report Resources
World Braille Day Jan-04-2021 English Report Resources
International Day For Education Jan-24-2021 English Report Resources
World Leprosy Day Jan-25-2021 English Report Resources
World Pulses Day Feb-10-2021 English Report Resources
World Radio Day Feb-13-2021 English Report Resources
World Social Justice Day 20/02/2021 English Report Resources
World Hearing Day Apr-03-2021 English Report Resources
International Women's Day Mar-08-2021 English Report Resources
World Water Day Mar-23-2021 English Report Resources
International Nurse Day 2021- Strategic Leadership styles and its impact on Emergencies and disaster Management- New lesson for Nurses 12/05/2021 English Report Resources
Sector: OTHERS
SESSION Date Language SESSION REPORT RESOURCES
Climate Change Agenda in COVID19 Impacted World Apr-30-2020 English Report Resources
CYCLONE PREPAREDNESS IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 May-19-2020 English Report Resources
EMERGING ISSUES IN AMPHAN RESPONSE IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 (Bangla) May-25-2020 Bangla Report Resources
CLIMATE RESILIENT HEALTH SECTOR: COMBATING FUTURE HEALTH EMERGENCIES Jun-01-2020 English Report Resources
CLIMATE CHANGE : PUTTING PUBLIC HEALTH FIRST - A PANEL DISCUSSION Jun-02-2020 English Report Resources
Air Pollution and COVID-19: Gearing Up For the Future Jun-03-2020 English Report Resources
FLOOD IN CONTEXT OF COVID-19 – A PANEL DISCUSSION Jun-09-2020 English Report Resources
DROUGHT IN CONTEXT OF COVID-19 – A PANEL DISCUSSION Jun-16-2020 English Report Resources
India Floods & Landslides 2020 Sep-14-2020 English Report Resources
URS 4 W Mapping 18/09/2020 English Report Resources
Social Stock Exchange Jan-13-2021 English Report Resources
Case Study: Jal Sahelies and Water Conservation Initiatives undertaken in Bundelkhand Dec-02-2021 Report Resources
Best (Global and Local) Preparedness Pratices Cyclone Mar-22-2021 English Report Resources
Best (Global and Local) Preparedness Pratices Heat Waves Mar-24-2021 English Report Resources
Best (Global and Local) Preparedness Pratices Floods Mar-25-2021 English Report Resources
Forecasting Based Planning and Financing - Monsoon 29/05/2021 English Report Resources
Awareness on Lightning and Thunderstorm 02/07/2021 English Report Resources
Cash Vouchers and Assistance during COVID-19 08/07/2021 English Report Resources
Reflection from the community- Bihar Flood 13/07/2021 Hindi Report Resources
Sector: HEALTH
SESSION Date Language SESSION REPORT RESOURCES
Responsive Parenting for Young Children in times of Covid 19 Apr-14-2020 English Report Resources
Maintaining Healthy Eating & Lifestyle for General Population during Covid-19 Outbreak Apr-15-2020 English Report Resources
Disability Inclusive COVID19 Preparedness and Response Apr-17-2020 English Report Resources
Ensuring Respectful Pregnancy Care During COVID-19 Apr-25-2020 English Report Resources
Nursing and Midwifery Leadership during COVID- 19: Leaders from the Field. May-06-2020 English Report Resources
Pioneers of Respectful Maternity Care: Celebrating Positive Birthing Experience May-07-2020 English Report Resources
Serving on the COVID-19 Frontlines: Providing Essential Reproductive Health Services May-08-2020 English Report Resources
Nursing Officers and Professional Midwives at the COVID-19 Frontline: Emergency Response, Patient Care, Midwifery Services and More May-10-2020 English Report Resources
From Commitment to Action: Midwifery as a Means to both Combat COVID-19 and Achieve Universal Health Care May-11-2020 English Report Resources
Challenges Faced by Nurses ad Midwives During COVID-19 and The Way Forward: Perspective From The Government, Regulators and Professional Associations May-12-2020 English Report Resources
CARE OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT NEWBORNS - KANGAROO MOTHER CARE (KMC): EXPERT VOICES AND EXPERIENCE FROM FIELD May-15-2020 English Report Resources
ESSENTIAL AND SICK NEWBORN CARE DURING COVID-19: Voices from the field May-21-2020 English Report Resources
POSTNATAL CARE FOR MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS DURING COVID-19 May-29-2020 English Report Resources
INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND BIODIVERSITY IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 Jun-05-2020 English Report Resources
CONTINUATION OF MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES AND PRADHAN MANTRI SURAKSHIT MATRITVA ABHIYAN Jun-17-2020 Bilingual Report Resources
SELF-CARE, HEALTH AND INFECTION PREVENTION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DURING COVID-19 Jun-23-2020 English Report Resources
MIND-BODY HEALING ROLE OF YOGA & MUSIC AS THERAPY IN MANAGING PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH TO COMBAT COVID-19 LOCKDOWN SITUATION Jul-12-2020 English Report Resources
Sector Consultation: Health Oct-08-2020 English Report Resources
Children and Health Nov-14-2020 English Report Resources
Care of Newborns at Home Nov-17-2020 English Report Resources
Early Childhood Development Nov-20-2020 English Report Resources
Panel Discussion on Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Feb-02-2021 English Report Resources
Health and Safety of Children during Current Surge of COVID-19 29/04/2021 English Report Resources
Understanding Need for Oxygen, Vaccine and its supply chain during COVID-19 15/05/2021 English Report Resources
Black Fungus (Mucormycosis) 17/05/2021 English Report Resources
Health and Safety of children during current Surge of COVID-19- Manipur 01/06/2021 Manipur/English Report Resources
Health and Safety of Children during the current Surge of COVID-19- Mizoram 03/06/2021 Mizo/English Report Resources
Health and Safety of Children during the current surge of COVID-19- Nagaland 01/07/2021 Nagamese/english Report Resources
Sector: WASH
Sector: FNS
Sector: EDUCATION
Sector: PROTECTION
SESSION Date Language SESSION REPORT RESOURCES
Welfare of Animals in Need During COVID-19 Crisis Apr-20-2020 English Report Resources
Child Protection Needs and Psychosocial Support to Children During The COVID-19 Pandemic Apr-21-2020 English Report Resources
Understanding Gender, Gender Mainstreaming, and addressing gender based violence in Humanitarian Action Apr-23-2020 English Report Resources
Role of Youth Volunteers in Promoting Gender Equaity and Addressing GBV as part of COVID-19 Response Apr-24-2020 English Report Resources
UNDERSTANDING GENDER, GENDER MAINSTREAMING AND ADDRESSING GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN HUMANITARIAN ACTION May-16-2020 Hindi Report Resources
EXPLORING SOCIAL PROTECTION AS A RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC May-19-2020 English Report Resources
Role of CSOs And Youth Volunteers in Promoting Gender Equality And Addressing GBV as part of COVID-19 response May-23-2020 Bilingual Report Resources
CHILDREN’S ISSUES - CHANGE STRATEGIES IN COVID TIMES:TACKLING DROP OUTS AND NEWER RISKS ON CHILD LABOUR DURING COVID-19 Jun-11-2020 English Report Resources
CAMP MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 Jun-19-2020 English Report Resources
CHILDREN’S ISSUES - CHANGE STRATEGIES IN COVID TIMES: COVID-19- ECCE: ENSURING INFANTS WELL- BEING AND DEVELOPMENT ​ Jun-25-2020 English Report Resources
CHILDREN OF MIGRANTS - WHAT TO BE MINDFUL OF Jul-09-2020 English Report Resources
Need Assessment in Emergencies (NA Session I) Aug-20-2020 English Report Resources
Accountability to affected / at risk population Series Session1: Complaint and Feedback Mechanism Aug-26-2020 English Report Resources
JRNA (NA Session II) Aug-27-2020 English Report Resources
Protecting Health & Nutrition Rights of Children during COVID-19 Sep-11-2020 English Report Resources
Emergency Needs Assessment 3 JDNA 2020 Sep-15-2020 English Report Resources
PDNA Sep-22-2020 English Report Resources
Sector Consultation: Protection Oct-10-2020 English Report Resources
FCRA AMENDMENT ACT 2020, IMPLEMENTATION Nov-03-2020 English Report Resources
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Nov-16-2020 English Report Resources
Financial management and control Practices for Not for Profit Organisations Dec-15-2020 English Report Resources
Inter Faith Humanitarian Alliance- Maharashtra 21/05/2021 Marathi/English Report Resources
Inter faith Humanitarian alliance- Rajasthan 27/05/2021 English/Hindi Report Resources
Impact on Migrant workers and rural India during COVID-19 second wave 28/05/2021 English Report Resources
Protection Concerns for Marginalized Communities and Vulnerable Groups during COVID-19 Response 04/06/2021 English Report Resources
Sector: SHELTER

COVID-19 Academy Sessions



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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered corona virus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.
How does COVID-19 spread?
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick.
Can the virus that causes COVID-19 be transmitted through the air?
Studies to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air. See previous answer on “How does COVID-19 spread?”
Can COVID-19 be caught from a person who has no symptoms?
The main way the disease spreads is through respiratory droplets expelled by someone who is coughing. The risk of catching COVID-19 from someone with no symptoms at all is very low. However, many people with COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms. This is particularly true at the early stages of the disease. It is therefore possible to catch COVID-19 from someone who has, for example, just a mild cough and does not feel ill.