Activity Report for the third workshop

Activity Report for the Third workshop :”First Day”

Date: June 29th , 2024

Location: Al-Muthanna Governorate

Organizing Entity: No Borders Humanity Organization (NBH) in partnership with the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA).

The activity aims

to enhance cooperation between the governmental sector and non-governmental organizations to improve humanitarian response and promote localization processes.

Workshop Objective:

The workshop aims to train participants on the essential skills for coordinating and localizing humanitarian work in Basra Governorate and to enhance the capacities of local organizations to better respond to humanitarian needs.

Attendance:

• Participating Entities: Representatives of civil society organizations, community leaders, volunteers, civil activists, academic professors, teachers, engineers, and local government consultants for NGOs in Al-Muthanna Governorate.

Project Team:

• Project Manager: Mr. Ammar Al-Ghurabi
• Project Coordinator: Mrs. Sabreen Al-Waeli
• Logistics Officer: Dr. Masar Al-Ghurabi
• Training Expert: Ms. Maryam Al-Fartousi, President of Alice Foundation for Women and Children’s Rights

Activities and Events:

1. Opening Session:
   • Welcoming participants and providing an overview of the workshop objectives and program.
   • Opening speech by Project Manager, Mr. Ammar Al-Ghurabi, highlighting the importance of training for skill development and enhancing local cooperation.
   • Remarks by Project Coordinator, Ms. Sabreen Al-Waeli, thanking the attendees and emphasizing the importance of their active participation.
2. Introductory Session:
   • Introduction to Basic Concepts: Negotiation, advocacy, awareness, humanitarian coordination, and localization of humanitarian work.
   • Review of Challenges and Opportunities: In Al-Muthanna Governorate.
3. Interactive Workshops:
   • First Session:
   • Topic: Preparing local action plans to coordinate humanitarian efforts.
     • Trainer: Ms. Maryam Al-Fartousi, President of Alice Foundation for Women and Children’s Rights.
     • Activities:
       • Interactive Games: To stimulate interaction among participants, such as the “role exchange” game to improve communication and negotiation skills.
       • Brainstorming Sessions: To explore innovative ideas and solutions to humanitarian coordination challenges.
       • Group Activities: Dividing participants into work groups to implement group activities, which enhanced the spirit of cooperation and interaction.
       • Interactive Discussions: Group discussions to exchange ideas and opinions on how to improve the coordination of humanitarian efforts.
   •  Second Session:
   • Topic: Developing effective communication and coordination strategies between different humanitarian entities.
     • Trainer: Ms. Maryam Al-Fartousi, President of Alice Foundation for Women and Children’s Rights.
     • Activities:
       • Practical Training Sessions: Practical training sessions provided application models and effective communication strategies.
       • Open Discussions: Open discussions on best practices and challenges facing the coordination process.
4. Discussion Session:
   • Open discussion on best practices for coordinating humanitarian work in Basra.
   • Sharing ideas and suggestions to improve collaboration between local and international organizations.

Results and Recommendations:

• Challenges: Lack of resources and slow communication between entities.
• Opportunities: Strengthening partnerships between local organizations and increasing technical and technical support.
• Recommendations:
  • The necessity of providing advanced training courses in the fields of coordination and communication.
  • Establishing a local communication network to exchange information and experiences.
  • Providing additional resources to support humanitarian efforts in Al-Muthanna.

Evaluation and Feedback:

• Participant Interaction: The interaction was positive and good from all participants, with a strong response to the activities and training sessions.
• Overall Evaluation: The workshop was positively evaluated in terms of organization and training content.

Activity Report for the Third workshop :”Second Day”

Date: June 30th , 2024

Location: Al-Muthanna Governorate

Organizing Entity : No Borders Humanity Organization (NBH) in partnership with the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA).

Introduction:

The second day of the training workshop aims to enhance the participants’ capacities in empowering and resettling communities in Al-Muthanna Governorate. The activities included screening an advocacy awareness film and dividing participants into working groups to develop effective advocacy plans.

Workshop goal:

The workshop aims to train participants on the essential skills for coordinating and localizing humanitarian work in Basra Governorate and to enhance the capacities of local organizations to better respond to humanitarian needs.

Attendance:

• Participating Entities: Representatives of civil society organizations, community leaders, volunteers, civil activists, academic professors, teachers, engineers, and local government consultants for NGOs in Al-Muthanna Governorate.

Project Team:

• Project Manager: Mr. Ammar Al-Ghurabi
• Project Coordinator: Mrs. Sabreen Al-Waeli
• Logistics Officer: Dr. Masar Al-Ghurabi
• Training Expert: Ms. Maryam Al-Fartousi, President of Alice Foundation for Women and Children’s Rights

Activities and Events:

1. Screening of Advocacy Film:
   • An advocacy awareness film was screened, highlighting the importance of advocacy in promoting local community rights and empowerment. This was followed by a critical discussion to understand the lessons learned and the concepts presented.
2. Dividing Participants into Working Groups:
   • Participants were divided into small groups to develop specific advocacy plans for community empowerment and resettlement. Each group set its goals and strategies within the context of Al-Muthanna Governorate.
3. Interactive Workshop:
   • Role of the Trainer: The trainer played a vital role in organizing and managing the workshop. Detailed training sessions were provided on developing and effectively implementing advocacy plans.
   • Examples from Al-Muthanna: Examples of local challenges, such as the lack of educational opportunities and financial issues affecting local services, were presented. The workshop used case studies to illustrate how to address these challenges.

Workshop Outcomes:

• Participants acquired new skills in conflict analysis and effective negotiation processes in the context of humanitarian resettlement.
• Enhanced participants’ ability to apply conflict matrix tools, relationships, interests, and power dynamics in their daily work.
• Improved overall understanding of the challenges and opportunities in localizing humanitarian work in Al-Muthanna Governorate and how to address them effectively.

Recommendations:

• Strengthen partnerships between local and governmental organizations to support humanitarian initiatives.
• Provide additional training courses in effective coordination and humanitarian project management.
• Enhance technical and logistical support for local organizations to achieve greater impact in Al-Muthanna Governorate.

Evaluation and Feedback:

• The interaction with the workshop was positive and productive, with participants showing great willingness to apply the acquired skills in their daily work.
• The workshop was evaluated as successful in terms of organization and the quality of the training content provided.

Conclusion:

The workshop represented a valuable opportunity for participants to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their capacities in coordinating and localizing humanitarian work, contributing to a positive impact on the local community in Al-Muthanna Governorate.