Women Leadership Programme
Near Neighbours
When
Project availability
from 7 December 2020 to 31 March 2021
What
Women 100” is a women-only programme in community leadership run by Near Neighbours and Citizens UK, starting end of January 2021 for at least 6 weeks, bringing together up to 15 women in Harrow who want to develop their ability to achieve social change and who are enthusiastic about building relationships with women and community groups from a range of different backgrounds in Harrow. Participants will be equipped with key Community Organising tools and principles – such as learning how to run participatory listening campaigns to identify issues of common concern in the area they are based, or how to conduct power analyses to develop plans for effective social action. They will learn from experienced Community Organisers and from the other women on the programme, with whom they will be encouraged to collaborate and put their learning into practise. Who Is It For? Women from different backgrounds, all ages (18+) & experiences, who have a heart for social action & community change within Harrow! Who is delivering the training? Near Neighbours and Citizens UK, 2 organisations with an interest in strengthening civic institutions and giving voice and agency to underrepresented groups to tackle inequality within our communities. What will I learn on the training? The training equips participants with understanding of how power works and practical tools of developing public actions and campaigns to effect change. We will look at developing diverse local teams, the use of storytelling and public speaking to share your message more effectively in the community, how to run participatory listening campaigns to identify issues of common concern in a local area, how to conduct power analyses to develop strategies and plans for social action and negotiation with relevant decision makers. This is a very participatory course, with loads of interaction & group discussions! When & how long is the training for? The training consists of at least six weeks of 2-hour on-line sessions (whether in the evenings or weekends – tbc) with opportunity to come together as a group of peers to support one another with the initiatives that each trainee wants to implement. What are the programmes outcomes? • People feel more equipped to make change in their local community • Local voluntary organisations are more connected to their neighbours and feel stronger and more resilient • Organisations are more engaged and taking action on issues their members care about • Development opportunities for grassroots leaders including strengthening relationships with local and national decision-makers. What others have said about the training? ‘there are few things that have left me feeling as empowered as I did after attending the training’ ‘…has enabled me to work and build my confidence in public speaking as well as the importance of the structural system in project management and organising events.’ Contact Details: For more details contact either: Elizabeth Fewkes at Near Neighbours efewkes@kingscentresouthall.org.uk 07913 291110 Daphne Giachero, Harrow Citizens daphne.giachero@citizensuk.org 07818281315 Find out more: Check out what some of the women said who participated in a similar programme ran by Near Neighbours & Citizens in Tower Hamlets, called Women100. https://youtu.be/e-12lVj0620More info
Organiser
Near Neighbours
https://www.near-neighbours.org.uk/
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The Foundry 17 Oval Way,
London, SE11 5RR
