A Mobile Training Team of instructors from the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) commenced at the Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO), delivering Explosive Hazard Awareness Training of Trainers course. This initiative is sponsored by the British Peace Support Team Africa (BPST(A).
The two-week course has a total of 18 participants, comprising 12 military personnel and 6 police officers. The training aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to address explosive hazards effectively.
In his remarks, the lead facilitator, Major Ali, emphasized the importance of experience sharing, collaboration, and partnership among the participants. He highlighted that the TOT approach ensures a multiplier effect, as the knowledge gained will be disseminated to respective bases and units. He also expressed his gratitude to the Government of Malawi for its commitment to capacity building and regional safety.
The HPSS Mobile Training Team (MTT) concept is closely supported by BPST(A), and now, in its second iteration, represents a key component of such capacity growth. Importantly, on this occasion, also provided the Malawi Defence Forces and Police Services with greater instructor capacity.
This TOT is a crucial step in building regional capacity to mitigate explosive hazards and underscores the value of international cooperation in ensuring safety and security in the region. The dedication of the facilitators and the active participation of attendees are expected to contribute significantly to the success of this program.
