Introducing the Online Training Course: “Project Design and Strategic Planning”

5.09.2024

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Starting in September 2024, the Online Training Course: “Project Design and Strategic Planning” invites youth and professionals to participate in an enriching experience aimed at promoting social inclusion in the Mediterranean region and fostering exchanges between Africa and Europe. This innovative initiative, powered by the M.E.D.I.T.erraNEW and AFR.E.S.H projects, seeks to equip participants with essential skills to design impactful and sustainable social projects.

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Who Can Join?

While the primary participants include staff and volunteers from partner organizations, the training is open to a wider audience, including:

  • Staff from the International Focolare Movement Center (MdF)
  • Regional project development offices
  • Youth centers and dialogue coordinators
  • Educators, young professionals, and staff from other social organizations interested in enhancing their skills.

Training Goals

  • Learn how to enhance the sustainability of their organizations and improve youth inclusion.
  • Develop a strategic mindset for project design.
  • Strengthen their ability to prepare high-quality project proposals.
  • Gain skills to act as multipliers, sharing knowledge within their networks.
  • Identify additional training needs for future learning opportunities.
  • Build capacity for effective networking and collaboration.

Course Structure

  • Phase 1 (2 sessions): An introduction to strategic planning and project design, exploring the general concepts and their interconnection.
  • Phase 2 (4 sessions): A deep dive into project evaluation, impact assessment, and advocacy, focusing on how to influence local and international institutions.
  • Phase 3 (5 sessions): Detailed analysis of individual project phases, providing hands-on learning opportunities.

Language and Accessibility

While the training will primarily be conducted in Italian, modules will be available in English, French, Spanish, Croatian, Portuguese and Arabic. 

Course Logistics

  • Schedule: The first two phases will take place in the evenings from 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM (CET), while the third phase will be held in the afternoons from 1:45 PM to 3:45 PM (CET).
  • Platform: Sessions will be conducted via Zoom, with materials and recordings available on a shared Drive.

Costs and Registration

The training is free for staff and volunteers from partner organizations in the M.E.D.I.T.erraNEW and AFR.E.S.H projects. It is also free for participants from non-EU countries. For other European participants not affiliated with partner organizations, there is a nominal fee of €15. Registration and payment details will be provided upon sign-up.

Certification

Participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions will receive a certificate of participation from New Humanity. Additionally, participants under 30 years old will receive a Youthpass certificate, validated by the European Union.

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Join us in shaping a brighter future for youth across the Mediterranean through the Online Training Course: “Project Design and Strategic Planning”!