Refreshed LEGS Training Now Available
The LEGS Core Training, offered both in-person and online, has long played a crucial role in equipping livestock and humanitarian professionals with the skills needed to enhance emergency responses for livestock-keeping communities.
LEGS Training in Mongolia, 2023. Credit: Jigjidpurev Sukhbaatar, Enkhtuya Buyandalai & Ulziimaa Nyamaa
Updated to Reflect the Latest Best Practices
The in-person option of this vital training has now been updated to reflect the latest edition of the LEGS Handbook. It also incorporates insights from the 2020 Training Review, along with valuable feedback from our team of expert global trainers. These revisions ensure that the content is fully aligned with the most up-to-date training methodologies and technical guidance on emergency livestock response.
The revamped training programme is structured around the four key stages of the LEGS approach to emergency planning, as detailed in the 3rd edition of the Handbook.
What’s New in the Training?
LEGS Training in Colombia, 2023. Credit: Julia Lema & Diego Hernández
Although the LEGS Core Training continues to guide participants through in-depth modules, interactive activities, and real-world scenarios, the new version includes additional content to meet evolving needs. Key updates include:
- New LEGS Principles
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Market-based programming including cash and voucher assistance
These additions ensure that participants leave the training equipped to apply the LEGS approach effectively in any emergency setting.
Feedback from Pilot Participants
Sylvester Wakhu from VSF Germany, based in Marsabit, Kenya, participated in a recent pilot of the updated training course and shared his thoughts. He noted, “The training offers essential guidance on achieving livelihood goals while maintaining minimum standards. I believe this will greatly improve my ability to support communities, ensuring that interventions protect and rebuild livestock assets, contributing to resilience in emergencies.”
You can also hear more from other participants of the pilot training in Kenya and see how the refreshed LEGS Core Training will impact their work by watching this video:
Why Organise a LEGS Core Training Now?
This updated training is an invaluable opportunity for professionals to enhance their expertise and equip their teams with the knowledge to deliver effective, timely, and sustainable emergency responses for livestock-dependent communities. Whether you are looking to organise an in-person or online course, now is the perfect time to act.
