Importance of Social Mobilization (SM) is catalytic for the success of the development projects’ objectives and to ensure sustainable outcomes through change in behavior of the people—the primary stakeholders. SM is a key instrument developed and used by international public organizations like World Bank, UN, FAO and others and this tool also played key role in achievement of the objectives of social changes at grassroots i.e. community level. For example, Grameen Bank would never have become a model of microfinance if SM was not used to introduce its core philosophy to people needing micro financing. Behavior change is ensured only through two platforms: Advocacy and SM. Advocacy techniques are used to ensure changes in policies while SM is the only viable tool to ensure changes at grassroots level. This training is for all those who are key role players in Social Mobilization—the continuous process to sustainable development.

Training Objectives:

 The main aims of the training course are:

Ø  Orientation on social mobilization & PRA

Ø  To bring all at one wave length for participatory approach

Ø  Learns different styles of development efforts

Ø  Apply social mobilization techniques in their profession

Ø  Conceptual clarity on process of social mobilization and other related items

Course Contents:

1.      Social mobilization & social organization                                 

      What is social mobilization?

      Why social mobilization?

      Empowerment of people?

      Learning , re learning & unlearning

      Aims of social mobilization

      Major forms of mobilizations

1.1  Building blocks of mobilization-Social organization

      Social organization at community level

      What is village or community organization?

      Types of village or community organization?

2. Social mobilization strategy/ process

      How to form a village organization?

      Understanding the context

      Initial visit and area selection

      Stakeholder analysis and selection of activist

      Community meetings

      Forming structures

      Training & capacity building

      Making village/community development plan (CDP/VDP)

      Implementation of village/community development plan (CDP/VDP) 

3.      Participatory tools & techniques                                                          

      Introduction to participatory tools

      Basics RRA, PRA & PLA objectives & features

      PRA principles & pillars

      VDP/CDP structures & phases

      Introduction to VDP/CDP framework

      Action planning

      Monitoring tools

 Important Dates: The training will held on 19-20 November, 2014 at Islamabad. The last date to register is 14 November 2014.

How to Register? Registration can be done online at www.researchanalyticsintl.org/course_register.php or send an email attrainings@researchanalyticsintl.org.

Fee and Discount Policy: The total fee for two days attendance is Rupees 21,739/=. This fee includes training material, certificates, training notes, government taxes, two day lunch and teas. Following discount applies. Discounts are mutually exclusive.

      1. 6% discount for registration before 30 Oct. 2014
2. 5% discount for registration before 3 November 2014
3. 5% discount for registration of 3 to 4 participants from same organization
4. 10% discount for more than 4 registrations.

      5. 10 % discount for client organisations 

The fee can be paid by the following methods:

1.      Online Deposits at UBL (Branch Code: 1155)—School Road, Islamabad Branch: Acc #  000203686098

2.      Cross Cheque: Account Title: “Research Analytics International”

3.      Pay order/demand draft for “Research Analytics International”

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