Community Organizing And Mobilization Training Course

Introduction

This comprehensive training course on Community Organizing and Mobilization provides participants with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective strategies for building community power and collective action. As communities face increasingly complex challenges, the need for organized and mobilized efforts to drive social change has never been more critical. This training course will delve into the core principles of community organizing, exploring how to build relationships, mobilize community members, and develop leadership to achieve common goals.

This training course offers a thorough understanding of the methodologies used in community organizing, the strategies for conducting power analysis, and the techniques for facilitating collective action. Participants will learn how to apply organizing tools in various community settings, ensuring that initiatives are both empowering and sustainable. By the end of this training course, attendees will be equipped to design, implement, and manage community organizing campaigns that foster community ownership and lead to positive social change.

Target Audience

• Community Organizers
• Activists
• Social Workers
• NGO Staff
• Grassroots Leaders
• Youth Organizers
• Faith-Based Organizers

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of community organizing.
• Learn techniques for building community power.
• Explore methods for mobilizing community members.
• Develop skills in facilitating collective action.
• Apply organizing tools in diverse community contexts.
• Promote leadership development within communities.
• Evaluate the impact of community organizing initiatives.
• Integrate organizing strategies into broader social change efforts.

DURATION

5 Days

Course Content

Module 1: Principles of Community Organizing

• Defining community organizing and its core principles
• Comparing organizing with other forms of social change
• Understanding the role of power in community organizing
• Exploring different models of community organizing
• The importance of building relationships

Module 2: Techniques for Building Community Power

• Learning how to conduct power analysis
• Identifying key stakeholders and decision-makers
• Developing strategies for building alliances and coalitions
• Utilizing tactics for exerting influence
• Building collective efficacy

Module 3: Methods for Mobilizing Community Members

• Exploring methods for mobilizing community members
• Strategies for outreach and recruitment
• Utilizing various communication methods
• Motivating and engaging volunteers
• Building a base of active participants

Module 4: Skills in Facilitating Collective Action

• Developing skills in facilitating collective action
• Techniques for planning and leading meetings
• Creating participatory decision-making processes
• Managing group dynamics and conflict resolution
• Building consensus and promoting collaboration

Module 5: Applying Organizing Tools in Diverse Contexts

• Applying organizing tools in diverse community contexts
• Using organizing in urban communities
• Utilizing organizing in rural communities
• Applying organizing in marginalized communities
• Integrating organizing into various social movements

Module 6: Promoting Leadership Development

• Promoting leadership development within communities
• Strategies for identifying and nurturing leaders
• Developing leadership training programs
• Creating opportunities for leadership roles
• Building sustainable leadership structures

Module 7: Evaluating the Impact of Organizing Initiatives

• Evaluating the impact of community organizing initiatives
• Developing indicators for measuring organizing outcomes
• Conducting participatory evaluations
• Analyzing the effectiveness of organizing strategies
• Documenting and sharing organizing successes

Module 8: Integrating Organizing into Social Change Efforts

• Integrating organizing strategies into broader social change efforts
• Aligning organizing with policy advocacy
• Building connections between organizing and electoral work
• Utilizing organizing in conjunction with other social change tactics
• Developing long-term strategies for sustainable change

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.