Community Mobilization Intensive Workshop

The Community Mobilization Intensive Workshop expands on the community mobilization module presented in the Participatory Practices for Sustainable Development (PPSD) course. This course takes students more in-depth into the community mobilization process to develop strategies for understanding power dynamics in community development, increase trust and communication, and enhance participation in the initial phases of development initiatives. This 4-day course was designed to meet the needs of busy professionals who might not be able to devote a full two-weeks to the PPSD course, and for those wishing to delve deeper into the theory and practice of community mobilization.

Location: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Who should attend?
Development practitioners, project directors, and volunteers working with local or international NGOs, government officials, funding agencies, community leaders, extension workers, and relief workers making the transition to development (or post disaster reconstruction) will all benefit from this course. This course is open to everyone who would like to attend (irrespective of academic or professional background).**

Tuition: $800 per participant*. This includes the cost of the training, course materials, and light refreshments. Transportation, lodging, and meals are not included in this cost.
*Organizations sponsoring 6 or more participants to attend this course receive a 5% discount on tuition.
Village Earth is currently unable to offer scholarships to attend this program.

What is required to attend?

• This course is open to everyone (no prerequisites, academic or professional experience required) . Please note, however, if you are applying for a US visa and have very little development background or organizational support it will be very difficult to receive a visa to attend this course.
• All registration is done online! No need to send your CV or any other registration information. Please click the link below to register.

1. Complete the online application form.
   
   
2. Submit course fees. A completed form and $100 registration fee are required to hold a spot at the training. Payment can be made using Google Checkout or PayPal* online, using a credit card by phone
   +1-970-491-5754 , bank wire transfer**, or by check drawn on a US bank.
   
   *For those interested in paying through PayPal, you can make your payment to our account at csvbd@villageearth.org.
   **Please contact Nancy at nancy@villageearth.org for instructions on how to pay by bank wire transfer and other payment options.
   
   For those wanting to pay with Google Checkout, please choose from the drop down menu below:
   
   

   $100.00 - Registration Fee Only $700.00 - Remaining Balance (if registration fee paid) $800.00 - Full Tuition Payment

   
   For more information about registering, please contact Nancy Murray, nancy@villageearth.org, +1-970-491-5754 (All registration is done online. No need to send your CV or any other registration information.)

Why take our course?

IISD is one of the only development training providers that offers intensive, non-credit short courses for practitioners. No university acceptance or application is required.

Our courses offer practical tools, as well as attempt to answer the why's and how's of participation for social change.

We hope that you can join us!

Topics covered:

Day 1: The Role of Empowerment in Sustainable Development
The course will begin with a discussion on community mobilization, a brief history and theory of development practice, and an activity to analyze power dynamics.

Day 2: Power Dynamics, NGOs, and Development
This day will cover the role of humanization in sustainable development and begin with practical tools to facilitate discussions, learning to listen and ask questions.

Day 3: Empowerment in Action
Participants will learn facilitation techniques, PRA/ PLA tools, and strategic planning activities to engage communities in the development process through hands-on activities.

Day 4: Participatory Tools for Action/Reflection
Action plan formation and participatory monitoring and evaluation will close out the workshop activities.

For more information, please contact Nancy Murray, nancy@villageearth.org, +1-970-491-5754

CANCELLATION POLICY :  We reserve the right to cancel the workshop due to circumstances beyond our control or in the event we do not meet a minimum number of registrants by the deadlines above.  Any fees paid prior to the deadline dates above, less the $100 non-refundable registration fee, will be refunded in the event of a cancellation.  If preferred, any fees already paid can be used toward a future workshop scheduled to take place within one year of the original, canceled workshop. Cancellations, initiated at the request of the applicant, after the registration deadline will result in a 50% refund of fees paid above the $100 non-refundable registration fee.

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