Five Training Modules on Values-Based Holistic Community Development

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Five Training Modules

on Values-Based Holistic Community Development

Major Parts Details Minimum Time

4 main parts totally 5 days

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 • Activities can do by themselves • Activities can do with heifer support

• Activities 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 1. VBHCD

F. Integration of Heifer works with thematic issues (gender, HIV/AIDS, Agro ecology, advocacy, animal well being, micro-enterprise, youth at risk and etc.)

1 day 2. Cornerstones A. Leadership Personal leadership Values (Personal/Organizational/Project) B. 12 Cornerstones Definition Application in VBHCD Reflection 2 days 3. PSRP

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

1 day

Training Module 1:

VBHCD, Cornerstones and PSRP Training

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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

1 day

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

Goal:

To facilitate project partners to understand and implement SHG formation, management _{and strengthening.}

4 Main Parts totally 4 days

1. SHG Concept and Formation

A. Definition (What & Why)

B. Process of SHG formation (How) C. Structure of SHG

D. Roles and responsibilities of committee and members E. Rules and regulations of SHG

1 day

2. SHG Strengthening

A. Importance of strengthening of SHG B. Tools for strengthening SHG

- Training on group management, - Training on Cornerstones and PSRP - Meeting

- Exchange Visits - Co-Mentoring/Learning - Best Practices/Lesson learned - Implementing PSRP - VBLP - Award System - Information Dissemination - Reflection etc. 1 day 3. SHG Savings & Credits 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

1 day

4. Field visit

A. Interaction with project partners and participants B. Observation of implementation of SHG

C. Lesson learned D. Reflection E. Action planning

1 day

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INVITE POTENTIAL PARTNERS TO SUBMIT CONCEPT PAPERS

Training Module 3:

Planning and Project Proposal Development/Working with Heifer

Goal: To facilitate project partners in developing project proposal to Heifer.

9 Main parts 4 days

1. Appreciative Inquiry

A. Concept B. Methodology

C. Application in project planning for SHG

1 day

2. Review of VBHCD

and Cornerstones A. Review of the content of VBHCD and Cornerstones 3. Review of VB

Planning (focus on objectives)

A. Review of Value-Based Planning (focus on objectives/ reference to the Cornerstones Based Planning and Management Model)

Half day

4. Project Proposal Form

A. Key components of project proposal B. Linkage of components

5. Project Plan

A. Definitions

B. How to fill project Plan matrix

C. Links to Cornerstones and project cycle management D. Project planning exercise

6. Budgeting for Activities

A. Budget categories and justifications B. Budget template

C. Project budgeting exercise

1 day

7. Sharing and Reflection on Developed Project Proposal

A. Project proposal presentation Half day

8. Project Application/ Approval Process

B. Time line to submit proposal C. Supporting documents D. Approval procedure E. Letter of Agreement (LOA) 9. Monitoring and

Evaluation

A. Principles and practices of the monitoring and evaluation B. Progress Reports and Financial Reports

C. PSRP

1 day

Training Module 4:

Values-based visioning and Planning for SHGs

Goal:

To support project partners in promoting the values-based visioning and Planning for SHGs.

2 main parts 2 days

1. Understanding of Planning Process of SHGs

A. Values based planning model concept (the Cornerstones Based Planning and Management Model)

B. Steps

Defining situation

Envisioning (VMGO; Vision, Mission, Goal and Objective) Planning

- Activities done by SHG

- Activities done by Heifer support

- Activities done by coordinating with other organizations Implementation and Monitoring

1 day

2. Planning and Project Development

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INVITE POTENTIAL PARTNERS TO SUBMIT PROJECT PROPOSAL APPROVAL PROCESS

4 main parts 5 days

1.

Principles of Training and Facilitation (Outputs: Understanding of Training and Facilitation Principles)

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

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 days

2.

Pre-Training Activities (Outputs: TNA, Course Design, Session Plan, Documentation and Practices)

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

1day

3.

During Training Activities (Outputs: Session Delivery, Action Plan)

A. Training / Workshop Facilitation Skills Definition/ Importance of communication Major Components of communication Communication skills

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Listening , Questioning, Answering and Explaining Attending skills

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Body language, Dress up, Expression, Addressing, etc Presentation skills

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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

2days

4.

Post-Training Activities (Output: Evaluation Tools) 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

1 days

Training Module 5: Training of Trainers (TOT)

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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