Training for community workers

Training Program for Community Workers July 25-26, 2007 | Ilam, Nepal Organization Background Sungava Development Organization, based in Ilam, Nepal, stands as a prominent institution in the development sector, spearheading various community development initiatives across the region. The organization specializes in rural drinking water and sanitation programs, with a particular focus on serving communities throughout Ilam district. Training Program Overview As part of its comprehensive capacity-building efforts, Sungava Development Organization conducted an intensive 7-day social mobilization training program designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of its field staff. Program Details: - Duration: 7 days (comprehensive training) - Participants: 15 community workers and technicians - Focus: Practical, hands-on training methodology - Approach: Community-centered development strategies Appreciative Inquiry Component Within this broader training framework, a specialized Appreciative Inquiry (AI) training module was integrated to strengthen the participants' approach to community engagement. AI Training Specifics: - Duration: 1.5 days (July 25-26, 2007) - Facilitator: Mr. Kishor Rijal, Secretary, Imagine Ilam - Methodology: Practical, experiential learning approach Training Methodology The Appreciative Inquiry sessions employed a highly practical and engaging approach, with all training modules structured around: - Success Stories: Real-world examples of positive community transformations - Case Studies: Documented experiences from successful development interventions - Interactive Learning: Participant-centered discussions and analysis This methodology ensured that participants could directly relate the AI principles to their fieldwork experiences and apply strength-based approaches in their community development activities. Training Impact The integration of Appreciative Inquiry principles into the social mobilization training provided community workers and technicians with valuable tools for: - Identifying and building upon community strengths - Facilitating positive community engagement - Implementing development programs based on existing assets and capabilities - Fostering sustainable community-led development initiatives

Appreciative Inquiry Orientation for Youth July 10, 2007 | Ilam, Nepal Program Overview A comprehensive one-day orientation program on Appreciative Inquiry was successfully conducted for 55 young participants representing diverse sectors of youth engagement in Ilam. The program brought together youth from various backgrounds, including: - Student union representatives - Business network youth - Young Communist League (YCL) members - Ladies youth organizations - Young NGO activists - Games and sports enthusiasts Event Details Date: May 26, 2007 Venue: Sungava Resource Hall, Ilam Organizers: Batabaran Chetansil Samaj and Imagine Ilam (Joint Organization) Participants: 55 youth representatives Strategic Context The orientation was organized in response to a significant policy development where the National Planning Commission (NPC) initiated the integration of youth-focused strategies into the Three-Year Interim Plan. This represents a historic milestone in Nepal's development planning, as it marks the first time the NPC has officially recognized youth as a focus group and established a dedicated Youth Chapter in national planning frameworks. Program Focus and Approach Unlike traditional problem-focused approaches to youth policy, this orientation emphasized identifying and building upon the inherent strengths and capabilities of Nepal's youth population. The program recognized that in our contemporary postmodern world, the strength, courage, and potential of Nepali youth serve as fundamental building blocks for creating a transformed Nepal. Key Outcomes By the conclusion of the session, all participants reached a collective understanding that the upcoming Three-Year Interim Plan must: - Formulate policies based on youth strengths and capabilities - Recognize the valuable contributions made by youth during the 11-year armed conflict - Acknowledge youth leadership in the People's Revolution of 2063/64 BS - Build development strategies that harness youth potential rather than merely addressing youth-related challenges Facilitation Team The orientation was expertly facilitated by a skilled team from Imagine Ilam: - Lead Facilitators: - Mr. Kishor Rijal, Secretary, Imagine Ilam - Mr. Devraj Bhardwaj, Member, Imagine Ilam - Co-Facilitator: - Ms. Sirjana Chapagai, Member, Imagine Ilam Significance This orientation represents a paradigm shift in youth development approaches in Nepal, moving from deficit-based thinking to strength-based planning. The program successfully demonstrated how Appreciative Inquiry methodologies can be applied to harness the transformative potential of youth in national development processes.