Five Training Modules on Values-Based Holistic Community Development

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1 Five Training Modules on Values-Based Holistic Community Development Training Module 1: VBHCD, Cornerstones and PSRP Training To assist the participants to understand, internalize and apply Heifer Cornerstones, VBHCD and PSRP in Community Development Implementation. 4 main parts totally 5 days 1. VBHCD 2. Cornerstones 3. PSRP A. Introduction to Heifer History Vision, Mission, Values Heifer around the world/ Asia Donors B. Concept and Components of VBHCD Concept Components ; - Self-help Group Formation - Reinforcing Cornerstones - Group visioning and holistic planning can do by themselves can do with heifer support can do by coordination with others - Physical inputs Empowerment (training, planning and exchange visit and beyond) C. Three levels impact Ground Level impact; e.g. economic, physical, health, education, environment impact etc. Deeper/ under the ground Level impact; e.g. impact of personal and internal level (attitude, behavior and practices) spiritual, internalize of Heifer values etc. External/above the ground impact; replication of VBHCD and influence to others D. Triadic model Concept (What, Why & How) Discussion and reflection E. Co-mentoring Concept (What, Why & How) Discussion and reflection F. Integration of Heifer works with thematic issues (gender, HIV/AIDS, Agro ecology, advocacy, animal well being, micro-enterprise, youth at risk and etc.) A. Leadership Personal leadership Values (Personal/Organizational/Project) B. 12 Cornerstones Definition Application in VBHCD Reflection A. PSRP concept (What, Why, How often, & tools and techniques) B. Methodology of PSRP Develop indicators / reference points of each Cornerstones Rating Analysis and interpretation of results Reflection 2 days

2 4. Field Visits A. Interaction with project partners and participants B. Observation of implementation of Cornerstones and lesson learned C. Reflection of the field visit D. Reflection of the whole training E. Action planning THREE-MONTH BREAK FOR SCREENING a. What do we expect from Project Partners (PPs)/How do we screen the project partners/ What criteria we set for screening project partner? Potential PPs taking full advantage of the lesson learned (application at the personal level, organization level, community level, project level, and etc.); Review action plan and the progress made. Training Module 2: SHG Formation, Management & Strengthening To facilitate project partners to understand and implement SHG formation, management and strengthening. 4 Main Parts totally 4 days A. Definition (What & Why) B. Process of SHG formation (How) 1. SHG Concept C. Structure of SHG and Formation D. Roles and responsibilities of committee and members E. Rules and regulations of SHG A. Importance of strengthening of SHG B. Tools for strengthening SHG - Training on group management, - Training on Cornerstones and PSRP - Meeting - Exchange Visits 2. SHG Strengthening - Co-Mentoring/Learning - Best Practices/Lesson learned - Implementing PSRP - VBLP - Award System - Information Dissemination 3. SHG Savings & Credits 4. Field visit - Reflection etc. A. Definition B. SHG Savings and Credits Management - Saving and credit scheme - Rules and regulations - Record keeping - Monitoring and auditing C. Preparation of investment plan - Identification of the needs and resources - Activity planning - Fund mobilization D. Fund raising from different sources A. Interaction with project partners and participants B. Observation of implementation of SHG C. Lesson learned D. Reflection E. Action planning TWO-MONTH BREAK FOR SCREENING

3 Training Module 3: Planning and Project Proposal Development/Working with Heifer To facilitate project partners in developing project proposal to Heifer. 9 Main parts 4 days A. Concept 1. Appreciative B. Methodology Inquiry C. Application in project planning for SHG 2. Review of VBHCD and Cornerstones 3. Review of VB Planning (focus on objectives) 4. Project Proposal Form 5. Project Plan 6. Budgeting for 7. Sharing and Reflection on Developed Project Proposal 8. Project Application/ Approval Process 9. Monitoring and Evaluation A. Review of the content of VBHCD and Cornerstones A. Review of Value-Based Planning (focus on objectives/ reference to the Cornerstones Based Planning and Management Model) A. Key components of project proposal B. Linkage of components A. Definitions B. How to fill project Plan matrix C. Links to Cornerstones and project cycle management D. Project planning exercise A. Budget categories and justifications B. Budget template C. Project budgeting exercise Half day A. Project proposal presentation Half day B. Time line to submit proposal C. Supporting documents D. Approval procedure E. Letter of Agreement (LOA) A. Principles and practices of the monitoring and evaluation B. Progress Reports and Financial Reports C. PSRP INVITE POTENTIAL PARTNERS TO SUBMIT CONCEPT PAPERS Training Module 4: Values-based visioning and Planning for SHGs To support project partners in promoting the values-based visioning and Planning for SHGs. 2 main parts 2 days A. Values based planning model concept (the Cornerstones Based Planning and Management Model) B. Steps Defining situation 1. Understanding of Envisioning (VMGO; Vision, Mission, Goal and Objective) Planning Process Planning of SHGs - done by SHG - done by Heifer support - done by coordinating with other organizations Implementation and Monitoring 2. Planning and Project Development Planning and project development exercise

4 Training Module 5: Training of Trainers (TOT) To enhance the training knowledge, skill and attitude in implementing training program. 4 main parts 5 days A. Education, Learning and Training Definition and theoretical background Conventional and Participatory Training B. Adult and non-adult learning and its principles C. Attitude and Human Behavior in learning D. Trainers/facilitators s Differentiation between Trainer and Facilitator Qualities & behavior E. Training/ Workshop Facilitation vs. Community Development Facilitation (Difference) D. Roles and Responsibilities (Pre, During and Post) 1. Principles of Training and Facilitation (Outputs: Understanding of Training and Facilitation Principles) 2. Pre-Training (Outputs: TNA, Course Design, Session Plan, Documentation and Practices) 3. During Training (Outputs: Session Delivery, Action Plan) 4. Post-Training (Output: Evaluation Tools) A. Training Cycle Training need assessment (TNA) - Methods/tools/techniques Training Curriculum/ Course design - Components and Formats of curriculum/course design - Training Methods/tools/techniques - Training aids and materials - Training objectives - Session plan; Formats and exercises Training delivery - Review of TNA report, designed course - Preparation for training; participant selection, invitation, venue, logistic arrangement, stationary and handouts and etc. - Daily review, session evaluation and coaching skills - Documentation and reporting - Action plan Training follow up - Concept and Practices A. Training / Workshop Facilitation Skills Definition/ Importance of communication Major Components of communication Communication skills - Listening, Questioning, Answering and Explaining Attending skills - Body language, Dress up, Expression, Addressing, etc Presentation skills - Techniques and tools Observing skills Motivation skills /Techniques B. Micro teaching practice Concept and Practices Reflection of the session and planning for improvement C. Action plan session D. Action for application and follow up A. Training Evaluation Importance of training of evaluation Tools and techniques Training evaluation in different levels B. Training Follow up C. Documentation Training report and Updating courses 1day 2days s INVITE POTENTIAL PARTNERS TO SUBMIT PROJECT PROPOSAL APPROVAL PROCESS

5 ABBREVIATIONS LOA : Letter of Agreement PP : Project Partners/Potential Partners PSRP : Participatory Self-Review and Planning SHG : Self-Help Group TNA : Training Need Assessment VBHCD: Values-Based Holistic Community Development VBLP : Values-Based Learning and Planning VBPM : Values-Based Planning and Management VMGO : Vision, Mission, Goal and Objective