Telangana's LEPRA Society works to support the community-based organizations (CBOs) that they support. In order to guarantee that these CBOs continue to serve their communities and operate efficiently, the LEPRA Society collaborated with APMAS, a training expert, to provide training and capacity-building assistance. Board members and CBO employees attended two separate sessions on the governance and management of CBOs conducted by APMAS. 47 people took part in the training.
| Number | Date | Number of participants |
|---|---|---|
| Batch -1 | 11th to 13th June 2024 | 23 |
| Batch -2 | 18th to 20th of June 2024 | 24 |
| Total | 47 | |
Objectives of the Program:
- 1.To build knowledge about the importance of governance and good governance practices in CBOs
- 2.To get to know about the Board, its functions, Board meetings, and General Body meetings
- 3.To appreciate the importance of having appropriate systems, policies and being transparent and accountable
Process of Training:
A pre-test was given before the training/workshop began to assess participants' prior knowledge. Following the workshop, a group from APMAS, consisting of Mr CS Reddy (CEO & MD), Mr G Srinivas (Program Coordinator), Mr Murali Jajuna (Director Capacity Building), and Ms S Ramalakshmi (Executive Director), led the group in topic discussions. Mr Prashant, Mr Vishnu, Ms K Padmavathi, and staff members of the LEPRA Society participated in the three-day classroom sessions. The CEO of the LEPRA Society attended the first batch, engaged in a brief conversation with the attendees, and solicited input regarding their takeaways. Dr. Prasad, APD, TSACS, and Mr. K Prasad, JDTI, took part in the second batch and provided feedback and input from the participants.Methodology followed:
The workshop cum training program was designed as a participatory mode. All the sessions are performed to involve the participants more in the sessions. Workshop cum Training programs are effectively managed to learn things very practically not more theoretically. The training program is effectively imparted through interactive lecturing by the experts, Group exercise, small group discussions, world café, Corozal, buzz group Role play, case study and exercise, songs, and games methods used in the workshop cum training.Photos
