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TOPIC: Three days Advocacy training program for staff members of the Bongo rehabilitation centre..
THEME: Inclusion and acceptance of persons with disabilities in society.
DATE: 1st
-7th
November, 2012
TIME; 8.00am4.30pm daily
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Twenty-five members of Staff
VENUE: Bongo District Assembly Hall
Background
This training is intended to equip staff of the Bongo rehabilitation centre to enable them train student
groups of the centre to champion advocacy programs on negative attitudes of people towards people
with disabilities in their various communities.
Attitudes towards PWDs are a major reason for their current position as a vulnerable and disadvantaged
group in Ghana and for their exclusion in society. Increased awareness about disability issues and better
communication between PWDs and people without disabilities can result in a change of these attitudes.
This can be achieved through community based approach programs, sensitizing, educating, Advocating
through lobbing and engagement sessions with policy makers and opinion leaders. This trainer of
trainers program is to introduce to participants the advocacy process, enable them select Advocacy
issues and as well identify sources of support and opposition. It is also to expose participants the skills to
identify policy audience and to analyze their interest and support in disability issues. It will also
introduce participants to network building, coalition, message development and delivery, all aimed at
ensuring a positive change in issues relating to disabilities.
Project Justification
Problem Statement
Many communities in Ghana and Africa, culture, social status and attitudes and religion have interacted
and influenced peoples perception and attitude towards disability. Disability are often considered as
curses or punishments for sins committed by either the persons with disability, parents of people living
with disability, or one of his or her ancestors. In most Ghanaian communities people believe in
reincarnation of human beings and as a result, there is a high tendency among people to believe that
some families disregard the principles of nature for which they should be punished by the gods of the
land.
Even though some modest interventions have been done by some NGOs and Government agencies,
they have not been effective since they were one off programs which lacked the required follow ups. As
such, most people are still clinging to their unbelievable misconceptions when it comes to issues
associated with disability. Even though people who are aware of the disability Act, they have no access
to its contents. The use of abusive language, abandonment of PWDs by their family members,
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underrating of abilities are common within the Bongo area. Besides, exclusion of PWDs in social,
economic and political aspects of life is highly visible within Bongo and its environs. Often, PWDS are
pitied because they think they are incapable and depend on others for their livelihoods. In most cases,
Employers think that, PWDs are incapable and some employers are afraid of losing customers when they
have an employee with a disability while others think that, they are less productive. At the community
level, it is difficult for a PWD to find a wife or husband because members or families will discourage
marriages because it will bring shame to their families as they will be looked down upon. Parents of
children with disabilities are often afraid of the behavior of the community members towards their
child. Therefore some parents feel it necessary to keep their child in the house. Some parents are
ashamed of having a child with disability and therefore reluctant in sending them to school while many
also are ignorant of the capabilities of their child and think it is a waste to invest in a child with disability.
Besides, roles of District assemblys in disability issues at the community level are also on the quiet.
These issues are so crucial as far as the development, inclusion and welfare of people living with
disabilities is concerned.
Even though some modest interventions have been done by some NGOs and Government agencies toaddress the issues, they have not been effective since they were one off programs which lacked the
required follow ups. As such, most people are still clinging to their unbelievable misconceptions when it
comes to issues associated with disability. Even though from the above, it is evident that people with
disabilities in these respective areas are highly vulnerable due to these misconceptions and attitudes.
It is this precarious nature of the communities that the proposed trainers of trainers program on
Advocacy issues for staff of the rehabilitation training centre is to be empowered to address the impact
of these negative perceptions exhibited by community members which will eventually reduce the
vulnerability of people living with disabilities in the communities.
Priority Needs
Mainstreaming of disability
Raise Public Awareness about disability issue
Strengthening of their organization through cooperation
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Proposed approach
Research and development of a training manual for the training put in place.
Arrangement for training venue and Residential accommodation secured.
Purchase of training materials, and other supportive logistics put in place.
Trainees contacted and followed up with invitation letters and reminders for confirmation ofattendance carried out.
Four resource persons contacted and training program discussed, with agreement on pricing.
Terms of reference and training modules developed, discussed and agreed.
Terms of follow up training discussed and planned for implementation.
Monitoring and evaluation schedules developed for operation.
Target Group
Seven days training for staff members of the Bongo Rehabilitation centre.
Implementing OrganizationCapacity Developers Ghana
2.0Profile of Capacity Developers(Resource Team)Capacity Developers is a locally registered Non-Governmental Organization (Department of
social Welfare, Ghana No. 305), working in Northern and upper East parts of Ghana with its
headquarters in Bolgatanga the Upper East Regional Capital since its establishment in 2000. It is
from this head office that it oversees the implementation of all its program activities in the
Northern and Upper regions of the country. Currently, Capacity Developers operate in eight
districts of the upper East region and Northern region where it has run series of capacity
building trainings and institutional assessment programs. From a humble beginning in one
community, Capacity Developers now operate in 65 communities with one hundred and fifteen
groups and seventeen institutions trained.
Capacity developers have a constitutional Aim:
Our aim is to build capacities of communities and Institutions to achieve improvement in their
operations, livelihoods and their environment.
Thus, capacity Developers aims at supporting by way of training to people engaged in theDevelopment of sustainable Livelihoods within resource poor communities in Sub-Saharan
Africa. Besides, capacity Developers also offer training to institutions working with the pro-
poor at the community level to empower them function well. This means not only improving
food security and income levels, but also promoting development and effective leadership. The
use of Participatory approaches to training sessions and community animations guides the
process based on demand driven concept.
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Operating from Bolgatanga, Ghana, Capacity Developers employs 27 staff technical and
managerial staff. The program is supported by a Board of Directors. Four (4) main program
arms have been fashioned out to assist in the implementation of activities and these include:
Institutional Capacity Building program
Trainer of trainers program
Technical service providers program
Community Empowerment program
Organizational capacity
For the effective and smooth operation of the proposed training program, below is a
summarized table of the key management team among others.
Management and personnel
PERSON EDUCTAIONAL
STATUS
EXPERTISE RESPONSIBILITY
James Abaa Bsc. Social science Management and co-
ordination
Supervision,
monitoring and
evaluation
Mathew Ania Bsc. Social science Training and
counseling
Community and
institutional outreach
team member,
Animation counseling
and technical Director
Noah Akolgo Bsc. Development
studies.
Community and
institutional
mobilization,
communication,
animation and trainer
Community outreach
team leader, trainer
and director, role plays
and drama.
Mercy Zogah Bsc. Development
studies/Gender
Advocate.
Advocacy issues and
trainers
Community outreach
team member and
monitoring and
evaluation
Michael Aloga Dip. In computer
science.
Soft ware
development,computer design and
analysis
Report production,
producer, monitoringand evaluation.
Theophilus Zigah HND Accounting. Financial controller Management of
project funds.
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Project Goal and Purpose
By the end of the training, twenty-five members of staff will be trained in Advocacy and lobbying
skills to enable them fight against negative attitudes and perceptions people living with
disabilities.
Specific Project Objectives
To introduce Staff to Advocacy processes and how it contributes to policy change.
To assist staff know how to identify policy audiences, to enable them analyze their interests in a
particular advocacy issue.
To assist staffs know how to develop compelling advocacy messages and practice delivering
them to policy makers
To enable staff explore networking and coalition-building as a tool for effective advocacy
To develop advocacy work plans for action as a follow-up to the workshop.
Project Results.
Members of staff understand clearly Advocacy processes and how these processes contribute to policy
change.
Members of staff equipped with skills to able them select advocacy issues, set policy- focused objectives
and as well identify sources of support and opposition.
Staff members capable of identifying respective policy audiences as well as able to analyze their interest
and support in a particular advocacy issue.
Members of staff of the rehabilitation centre conversant in developing compelling advocacy messages
and knowing how to deliver them to policy makers.
Members of staff of the rehabilitation centre equipped with skills of networking and able to build
coalition as a tool to deliver effective advocacy messages.
Members of staff of the rehabilitation centre acquire the requisite know how to able to develop
advocacy plans for implementation.
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Target Group
Staff members of the Bolgatanga rehabilitation centre.
Training modules /Methods/implementation plan strategies
During implementation of the training sessions, diverse strategies will be adopted. However,the sessions will be characterized by participatory discussions to get everyone involved.
Lectures interspersed with humor
Group work and presentations
Analysis of some case studies/ experience sharing
Role plays
These are carefully selected out based resource persons long experience in the training process.
the resource persons have come to the realization that, maximum results are achieved when
adult learning methods are employed in facilitating adult training sessions. Apart from this, it
provides them better understanding as well as affording them the opportunity to generate
discussion and healthy debates. We are therefore optimistic that, these strategies would go a
long way to equip the staff with the required knowledge and skills on advocacy and fund
raising.
Attached is the detailed proposed implementation plan.
LOG FRAME
OBJECTI
VE
ACTIVITYLINE
PLACE PERSONSRESPONS
IBLE
RESOURCES
NEEDED
.
OUTPUT MEANS OFVERIFIACTI
ON
ASSUMPTIONS
To
introduc
e the
Advocac
y
process
andhow it
contribu
tes to
policy
change
Overview of
Advocacy in
general.
Bongo
distric
t
Assem
bly
hall.
Capacity
Develope
rs, Bongo
rehabilita
tion
centre
staff andresource
person.
Pens,
markers
, flip
chart
paper,
LCD
projectors and
meeting
hall.
Participant
s fully
understan
d
Advocacy
in its full
context.
Turn out of
participant
s as
reflected in
the
registration
andattendance
list.
Participant
s avail
themselve
s for the
training.
Availability
of funds.
To Bongo Resource Pens, Participant Interviewin Participant
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assiststaff toknowhow toidentify
policyaudiencesandanalyzetheirinterests in aparticularadvoca
cyissue
Brainstormi
ng session
on
Advocacy
issues,
Objectives,and power
dynamics.
distric
t
Assem
bly
hall
person,
Capacity
develope
rs and
participa
nts.
markers
, flip
chart
paper,
LCD
projectors and
meeting
hall.
s
knowledge
increased
in
Advocacy
issues,understan
ding of
Advocacy
objective
setting and
the level of
power
dynamics
in
advocacyinterventio
ns.
g of
participant
s, reports
on training
and
advocacyactivities
undertaken
by
participant
s after the
training.
s
cooperate
during
sessions.
Clarity of
presentations.
Toassiststaffknowhow todevelop
compellingadvocacymessagesandpracticedelivering
them topolicymakers
Groupwork andpresentation onStrategicCommunication and
AudienceAnalysis.
Bongo
distric
t
Assem
bly
hall
Capacity
Develope
rs, Bongo
rehabilita
tion
centre
staff and
resourceperson
Pens,
markers
, flip
chart
paper,
LCD
projecto
rs andmeeting
hall.
Participant
s equipped
with the
requisite
knowledge
on
strategic
communication and
audience
analysis
enhanced.
Training
reports and
interviews
of
participant
s.
Participant
s
cooperate
during
sessions.
Clarity of
presentati
ons
Toenablestaffexplore
.Brainstorming onbuilding
Bongo
distric
t
Assem
Capacity
Develope
rs, Bongo
rehabilita
Pens,
markers
, flip
chart
Participant
s
networkin
g skills and
Training
reports and
interviews
of
Participant
s
cooperate
during
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networkingandcoalition-
buildingas atool foreffectiveadvocacy
NetworksandCoalitionsforeffective
delivery ofprograms
bly
hall
tion
centre
staff and
resource
person
paper,
LCD
projecto
rs and
meeting
hall.
coalition
building
enhanced.
participant
s
sessions
Todevelop an
advocacy planofactionas afollow-up totheworkshop
AdvocacyImplementation Plan
development
Bongo
distric
t
Assembly
hall
Capacity
Develope
rs, Bongo
rehabilitation
centre
staff and
resource
person
Pens,
markers
, flip
chartpaper,
LCD
projecto
rs and
meeting
hall.
Plan
developed
and
operational zed.
Implement
ation plan
document
in place.
Participant
s
cooperate
duringsessions
TIME TABLE
DATE/DAY ACTIVITY TIME RESPONSIBLE
PERSON
Day one
13/5/2012
Arrival of participants
and registration
3pm organizers
14/5/12 Overview of Advocacy
in general.
7:00-11:35am Facilitators
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Lunch break
Continuation
Coffee break
11:35-12:20pm
12:25-1:30pm
1:35- 1:45pm
Course prefect
Facilitator
Group discussion 1: 45 - 4:40 Resource persons
Question time 4:404: 55pm Lead Facilitator
Closing prayer 4:555:00pm Participant
Departure 5:00pm All
Day two
15/5/2011
Recap of day one 7:00-7:35am
Brainstorming session
on Advocacy issues,
Objectives, and
power dynamics.
Coffee break
Group work
Lunch
7:35 -11:35am
11:3512:00pm
12.00pm -1:30pm
1:302:00pm
Organizers
Facilitator
Organizers
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Group work cont. 2:00pm3:30pm Facilitators
Group presentation 3:30pm4:30pm Group leaders
Question Time 4:304:55pm Participants
Closing prayer 4:555:00pm Participants
Departure 5:00pm All
Day three
16/5/2011
Recap of Day two
activities
7:00-7:35am Facilitator
Group work and
presentation on
Strategic
Communication and
Audience Analysis
Coffee break
Group work
Lunch
Group work cont.
Group presentation
Question Time
Closing prayer
Departure
7:35 -11:35am
11:3512:00pm
12.00pm -1:30pm
1:302:00pm
3:30pm 4:30pm
2:00pm3:30pm4:30
4:55pm
4:555:00pm
5:00pm
facilitator
organizers
Facilitator
Organizers
Facilitator
Group leaders
Participants
Participants
All
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Competencies ANAYSIS
PURPOSE: TO TRAIN THE STAFF OF DISABLE WORKERS ON ADVOCACY AND
LOBBY SKILLS.
Duties Knowledge Skills Attitudes
To advocate for
persons with
disabilities (Pwds).
-Taking records of the
needs of persons with
disabilities.-Submitting the
problems of persons
with disabilities to thegovernment.
to have lobbing and
networking skills
-Respect
-Acceptance
To empower Persons
with disabilities
(Pwds).
-To create awareness
of employment
opportunities.
-To update personswith disabilities on
issues concerning
them.
To have good
communication skills
-Commitment
-Torelance
Seek employment
opportunities for(Pwds)
-Finding employment
for persons withdisabilities.
-Knowing suitable job
that fit the personscondition.
Awareness creation Patience
Monitoring and Evaluation
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Monitoring would constitute an integral part of Capacity Developers training program from
start to finish. Thus, as indicated in the proposed action and management plans, there would
be routine gathering of information on all aspects of the program Capacity Developers staff.
This would take the form of regular field visits and review of services delivered. In addition,
information on the use of time, people, funds and other materials resources, as well as resultsand impact, staff supervision, budget and expenditure would be monitored.
This will provide vital information to management and funders to:
Analyze the current situation,
Identify problems and find solutions
Discover the trends and pattern
Keep training activities going on schedule,
Measure progress towards objectives
Formulate /revise future goals and objectives To make decisions about human, financial and material resources.
It is for this reason that, monthly reports would issued to funders. In conclusion, Capacity
Developers again intends undertaking midterm and final evaluation of the training program
on the following areas:
It is for this reason that, monthly reports would issued to funders. In conclusion, Capacity
Developers again intends undertaking midterm and final evaluation of the training program
on the following areas:
Progress in work plan,
Implementation of planned activities
Achievement of objectives
Impact and effectiveness of the project as well as
Cost effectiveness/ efficiency of the project for future improvement.
Risks Factors
There is the possibility of failure to secure funds for the training.
There is the possibility of natural hazards such as death and others to disrupt training schedules and
sessions.
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Sustainability
Since staff will in turn train their students to carry out activities at their various communities, it will be
more sustainable because, follow up programs will be more frequent since the students live in the
various communities. Impact monitoring will also be effective since they observe daily what changes
occur.
Proposed training Budget
Budget
Item
Description Units UNIT
COST
Amounts CAPACITY
DEVELOPER
S
CONTRIBUT
ION
DONORS
FUND
PERSONN
EL:
Supervisor, Driver,
Report
productio
n(7 staff)
Coordinating
trainings,
driving staff toand fro the
training
grounds, and
report
production
7 staff
@20.00
Ghc
50.00GHC 1000.00 Ghc 7 Officers
intact for
the trainingperiod is
200.00Ghc.
GHC8,500.0
0
GHC8,500.0
0
LODGING
ISSUES
Residential
accommodation
25
participa
nts @25
GHC per
night.
Ghc 25.00
for 14
days
Ghc 8750 .00 Nil Ghc
8,750.00
Ghc
8,750.00
Feeding
of
participan
ts.
Breakfas
t, Snacks
and tea
breaks.
Lunch,
snacks
and teabreaks.
Supper
25
participa
nts
25
participants
25.00
participa
nts
GHc.8.00
per
participan
t
Ghnc12.50
.00
Ghc 12.50
GHc200.00
G
GHc4,375.50
.000
G
GHc4,375.50
.00
Nil
nil
Nil
Ghc2,800.0
0
GHc4,375.5
0.00
GH
GHc4,375.5
0.00
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Sub.
Totals
Ghc11,551.
TRANSPO
RT
Vehicle
supportand
mainten
ance.
Fuel and
Lubrican
ts.
14 days
running,fuel and
lubricant
.
14 days
running,
fuel and
lubricant
Ghc 80.00
per day
GHC560.00
Ghc 1,120.00
Ghc 300.00
Ghc560.00
Ghc820.00
Sub
Totals
Ghc.4380.0
0
Evaluation
Fuel, vehicle,lunch other
logistics.
7 days Ghc300.00
Ghc 2,100.00 Nil Ghc2,100.00
Ghc.
2,100.00
RESOURC
E FEES
7 Resource
persons
14 days GHC150.0
0 per day
GHC14,700.0
0
GHC
14,700.00
Nil
GRAND
TOTALS
CONCLUSION
From all indications, perceptions and attitudes of people towards people living with disability
has been perhaps one of the development challenges of our time.
It obviously calls for concerted efforts of individuals, Governments and Organizations to make
headway. This could not be timelier than now and with this proposed training will be a case in
point.
Annexes
Annex A: Summary of results of training needs analysis
Annex B: Logical Framework
Annex C: 5-year Activity Plan
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Annex D: 5-year Resource Plan