(Tuesday September 06, 2016 Issue)
A
one-day training course on leadership has been organized for 70 youths and
young adolescents enrolled in the Saamasang Federation- ChildFund sponsorship
programme.
In
his remarks, Lamin Fatty, Program Development Officer for Kabafita and Bafuloto
Community Associations, urged the participants to take the lessons seriously,
as the course would create the environment for them to realise their
potentials.
He also implored them to utilise the skills
learned during the training course in order to become successful leaders in
their communities, noting that many were called but only few are chosen.
Ebrima
Sonko, a Community Mobilizer, observed that exposing the young leaders on
effective leadership skills would enhance the mobilisation of enrolled families
to fully participate in the sponsorship programme, which could help in the
retention of sponsors and the reduction of cancellations.
Ousman Joof, a field supervisor, echoed
similar sentiments.
The
resource person, Alieu B. Sillah, took them through Leadership Strategies for
Personal Growth.
Leading
people and change, developing personal codes of ethics, the art of public
speaking and networking to get ahead.
The
training course was interactive as participants were given group work to discuss,
brainstorm and present in front of their fellow participants.
This
was meant to enhance their understanding of the topics treated during the
presentations.
The
resource person also successfully hosted “Yali Learns” event, focused on
understanding the rights of women and girls.
This
activity was so interactive, lively and educative as young people were able to
bring forward issues affecting them.
At
the end of the training activity, all the enrolled children were asked to write
spontaneous letters to their sponsors, to inform them about the training
course, and how it would impact on their lives as young leaders.
