The Next Generation Community Leaders (NGCL) Fellowship Program, organized by CPI-AIS, is designed to develop leadership skills among individuals from key populations and TB groups. Over a 15-month period, participants engage in advocacy, resource allocation, program design, and implementation within HIV and TB sectors. The fellowship integrates structured capacity development, internships with partner organizations, mentorship, and continuous engagement/reporting. As part of this program,CPI- AIS team organized the Leadership and Project Cycle Management (PCM) training from 8 July to 12 July 2024 via hybrid session at Bulaeinn Villas Resort, Bago Division, Myanmar.
The Leadership and Project Cycle Management training involved 12 participants (6 females and 6 males) currently interning at organizations such as Médecins du Monde (MdM), Lan Pya Kyel, Myanmar Anti-TB Association (MATA), The Union, Sun Community Health (SCH) and Myanmar Medical Association (MMA). These participants had previously undergone various capacity-building training sessions aimed at strengthening their abilities to contribute to community development, particularly in HIV and TB initiatives. The training aimed to refine their skills and knowledge further, empowering them to make substantial impacts within their communities.
The Training Program employed a variety of competency-based training methods such as lectures, conceptual Games, group Work sessions, interactive Quizzes, case Analysis exercises, dialogue and discussion sessions and question and answer sessions aimed at integrating theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world scenarios.
The leadership training is vital for enhancing participants’ advocacy roles in HIV and TB programs. By mastering different leadership approaches, particularly in community settings, they are now better equipped to manage their teams and engage stakeholders more effectively.From the project cycle management training, participants gained crucial skills in systematically managing projects, which will help them monitor and evaluate the impact of their interventions. With these competencies, they can now ensure that HIV and TB programs are not only well-designed but also impactful and sustainable.
Leadership skills for fellowship is central to the program, empowering participants to lead advocacy efforts effectively and apply leadership theories and styles in program design and implementation. Training in conflict and risk management equips them with strategies for navigating dynamic program environments. Developing decision-making skills and fostering effective followership ensures sustainable and successful initiatives. Project Cycle Management (PCM) is also integral, providing participants with structured approaches to plan, implement, and evaluate HIV and TB projects. PCM emphasizes project monitoring, evaluation, and risk mitigation, enhancing participants’ ability to drive impactful change within their communities.
The Leadership & PCM Training received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants. Evaluation results showed high satisfaction with both the content and the delivery of the sessions: trainers’ ability to present complex topics clearly and emphasized the practical relevance of the material.
The successful training session underscores CPI-AIS’s commitment to empowering leaders to advocate effectively for marginalized populations and contribute to public health initiatives, such as HIV and TB programs. The positive responses and strong likelihood of participants’ recommendations affirm the training’s impact and relevance.
Building on this, future programs will maintain the high standards set by this session. Incorporating practical feedback and continuing to emphasize interactive, hands-on learning will ensure participants are well-equipped to lead sustainable and impactful initiatives in their communities.