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Course on Sandö

Training

The main objectives of Folke Bernadotte Academy´s Education, Training and Exercise Department are to prepare staff for work in international peace operations as well as to provide advanced training aimed at strengthening the capacity of staff, already on mission, in dealing with complex crisis management. The FBA uses case studies of ongoing conflicts, academic lectures coupled with lifelike scenario based training, involving active participation and role playing, for a more interactive learning experience.


We believe that training should be as realistic as possible and take place in a multicultural and multifunctional environment. This form of training best reflects the reality in the field of international crisis management, and increases awareness and understanding between the numerous actors who operate in the field, leading to better collaboration in the operational areas.

Sandö

The Folke Bernadotte Academy's head office and campus are located on Sandö, an island in the Ångerman river in the southern part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site - the High Coast. 

 

People have been trained for international missions here since the 70's. First by the Swedish development agency, Sida, then by the Swedish Rescue Services Agency and today by the Folke Bernadotte Academy and the Swedish Civil Contengencies Agency. 

 

On the island you will find modern teaching facilities and newly refurbished accomodation. The closest towns are  Kramfors and Härnösand and the closest airports are Sundsvall/Härnösand and Kramfors.