TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Nola Ellen Pugh
To increase the capacity of local, national, regional and international staff to facilitate activities that enabled children to have their voices heard. This was done by facilitating training on how to use the 'Story Teller's World' tools and approach. This approach empowers children and communities to use creative storytelling to have their voices heard.
The group was made up of colleagues from the UK, Greece, Australia, the USA, Indonesia, Malawi, Zambia, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Swaziland and Uganda.
Experiential learning - participants used the storytelling tools and resources on themselves to have a first hand experience.
Games, icebreakers, activities, which helped the group to relax, bond and reflect on some of the key principles of the training.
Participants completed a reflective journal and evaluation forms. Feedback was sought in a variety of ways. Positive feedback was given and participants shared that their confidence and competence levels in the area of child empowerment and child voice grew as a direct result of this training.
Supported in the development of the training content, the facilitator's pack, the participants packs, supporting with the delivery of the training, the evaluation and any follow up tasks (for example sending out various tools, resources etc to colleagues in the field after the training had been completed) Taking part in a daily de-brief with the team of co-trainers. Ensuring all participants felt well supported throughout the week and that the training environment was conducive to everyone's learning. Supported with digital capture of the events. (Taking photos and video footage)