Course Details

Resilience Building & Social Protection Programs Training Course

INTRODUCTION

In an increasingly volatile world, building resilience and strengthening social protection systems are crucial for safeguarding vulnerable populations. Our "Resilience Building & Social Protection Programs" training course equips practitioners with the knowledge and tools to design and implement effective programs that mitigate risks and promote long-term well-being. This program addresses the complexities of poverty, shocks, and crises, emphasizing the importance of integrated approaches that build both individual and community resilience. By focusing on sustainable solutions, NGOs and development organizations can empower communities to withstand adversity and thrive.

This comprehensive course delves into key aspects of social protection, including cash transfers, food security, and livelihood support, while also exploring resilience-building strategies such as disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation. Participants will learn to conduct vulnerability assessments, design targeted interventions, and monitor program impact. Each module provides practical guidance and actionable strategies, ensuring that practitioners can effectively contribute to building resilient and equitable societies.

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

• NGO program managers and field staff
• Social protection practitioners
• Disaster risk reduction specialists
• Livelihood and food security professionals
• Government officials working on social protection

OBJECTIVES

• To understand the concepts of resilience and social protection.
• To develop skills in designing and implementing effective social protection programs.
• To learn how to integrate resilience-building strategies into social protection interventions.
• To conduct vulnerability assessments and identify target populations.
• To monitor and evaluate the impact of social protection programs.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Resilience and Social Protection

• Understanding the concepts of resilience and social protection.
• Analyzing the links between poverty, vulnerability, and shocks.
• Exploring the principles of social protection program design.
• Examining international frameworks and standards.
• Understanding the role of social protection in achieving sustainable development goals.

Module 2: Vulnerability Assessment and Targeting

• Conducting vulnerability and capacity assessments.
• Identifying and targeting vulnerable populations.
• Utilizing participatory assessment methods.
• Analyzing data for effective targeting.
• Ensuring equity and inclusion in targeting.

Module 3: Cash Transfer Programs

• Designing and implementing effective cash transfer programs.
• Utilizing different cash transfer modalities.
• Managing targeting, registration, and payment systems.
• Integrating cash transfers with other social protection interventions.
• Addressing potential risks and challenges.

Module 4: Food Security and Livelihood Support

• Analyzing food security and livelihood vulnerabilities.
• Designing interventions to enhance food security and livelihoods.
• Promoting sustainable agriculture and income-generating activities.
• Integrating climate-smart agriculture and disaster risk reduction.
• Building livelihood resilience through skills development.

Module 5: Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptation

• Understanding the links between disasters, climate change, and vulnerability.
• Integrating disaster risk reduction into social protection programs.
• Promoting community-based disaster preparedness.
• Implementing climate adaptation strategies.
• Building resilient infrastructure and livelihoods.

Module 6: Social Protection and Social Cohesion

• Analyzing the role of social protection in promoting social cohesion.
• Designing programs to foster community solidarity and trust.
• Addressing social exclusion and discrimination.
• Promoting participatory governance and accountability.
• Building social capital and networks.

Module 7: Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Protection Programs

• Developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Collecting and analyzing data on program impact.
• Utilizing participatory monitoring and evaluation methods.
• Ensuring accountability and transparency.
• Using evaluation findings to improve program design and implementation.

Module 8: Scaling Up and Sustaining Social Protection Programs

• Developing strategies for scaling up successful programs.
• Integrating social protection into national policies and strategies.
• Building partnerships and networks for sustainability.
• Mobilizing resources for long-term program support.
• Promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com