Kay with US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher discussing democracy issues in Laos.
US Congressional Forum on Democracy and Human Rights.
Kay Danes working in Nangarhar
Province, Afghanistan.
Kay thanks former Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer for securing her and Kerry's release from Laos hostage ordeal.
Surviving in a Semi-Permissive Environment
In today's political environment, travelling or
doing business abroad is a great deal more precarious. Kay Danes offers a
unique perspective on safety and security awareness based on personal
experience as a former hostage; coupled with international security training.
Increase your chances of survivability in a
semi-permissive environment.
Presentations specifically suited to aid workers, foreign correspondents, executive employees, or people simply travelling on vacation to a country other than their own.
Environment specific awareness training (The do's and don'ts);
Customs and Traditions (What offends);
Plan to stay safe (security and contingency planning);
Engaging security for personal & corporate needs;
What If (What if your security fails?)
Survivability during captivity;
Stress Management, Trauma and PTSD;
Navigating the diplomatic minefield (Mitigation, Media, Laws);
What your Government can and can't do for you;
Surviving the Aftermath (coming home).
Prepare for the unexpected and survive.
Kay Danes works in some of the most
hostile countries on this planet, including the Middle-East, Africa and SE Asia. Her contributions to bridging
communities is recognised by senior
Government officials in Australia and overseas.
"Kay has worked with us for some time on our
Corporate Services side of the company, providing invaluable, expert
advice in her role as a Risk Consultant. She uses her past experiences
as building blocks to develop individual client requirements into proven
results. She also plays an integral role in our Aid Program, constantly
providing realistic advice as well as innovative direction and
strategies to our clients, ensuring best practice on our behalf." - Andrew Herbert, Director - TYR Training Australia.(CrisiSupport)
Kay's academic background Bachelor of Arts (International Aid & Development)
Certificate in Conflict Analysis Certificate in Negotiation and Conflict Management Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Certificate IV in Business, Education and Industry
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Operations Management Diploma of Professional Writing and EditingResources:
Protection Manual for Human Rights Defenders (PDF)
Generic Security Guide for Humanitarian Organisations (PDF)
Overseas Advisory Council (Weblink)
Practical Advice for Aid Workers (Weblink)
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"Kay Danes is an
inspiration for giving a voice to the oppressed and unjustly accused of
the world, and for shedding light on the struggles faced by the Afghan
people, particularly women and children."
- WHO Magazine – Oct 2010
