Partner:
CARE Gulf of Guinea
Period:
Sep 2005
Country of Operation:
Gulf of Guinea Region (focus on CARE Agricultural and Natural Resources programme areas)
Category:
Capacity Building / Facilitation & Moderation
Project Snapshot:
PDA co-facilitated a 5-day course aimed at enhancing the facilitation skills of 25 CARE staff and partners. The course focused on methodologies for community empowerment, tailored to support the CARE Agricultural and Natural Resources programme in fostering effective community-led initiatives.
Project Objectives:
- Enhance facilitation skills among CARE staff and partners for effective community empowerment.
- Introduce innovative approaches and methodologies for engaging communities in development processes.
- Strengthen the capacity of programme implementers to drive sustainable, community-based change.
PDA’s Task:
In collaboration with a CARE staff member, PDA co-facilitated the course, contributing to curriculum design, session delivery, and interactive exercises.
How We Went About It:
- Joint Facilitation: Worked alongside CARE personnel to deliver a cohesive training experience.
- Interactive Methods: Utilized participatory approaches such as role-plays, group discussions, and case studies to build practical skills.
- Focus on Empowerment: Emphasized techniques and strategies for enabling communities to take charge of their development processes.