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