Shahnawaz Chachar co-facilitated a three-day training needs assessment process for members of the Youth Parliament Pakistan, specifically focusing on representatives from their district youth assemblies. This important project was supported by the British Council and implemented by Cavish Development Foundation in Islamabad. The training needs assessment aimed to systematically identify and analyze the specific training needs of youth parliament members to enable them to perform their roles more effectively. He utilized participatory training methods, including facilitated focus group discussions, individual in-depth interviews, and structured survey questionnaires to gather comprehensive data on the training gaps and priorities of the young parliamentarians. The information gathered from this assessment was then used to develop a targeted and relevant training program that addressed the identified needs, strengthening the capacity of young parliamentarians to effectively represent their constituencies and advocate for youth issues at the national level.
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Training on Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
As a recognized PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) expert, Shahnawaz Chachar delivered multiple training sessions on PRA methodologies. Participatory rural appraisal is a powerful approach that actively involves local people in the planning, implementation, and management of development projects that directly affect their lives. While working with Cavish Development Foundation in Islamabad, and also conducting training sessions in Sukkur and Larkana, he trained more than 50 community mobilizers, development practitioners, and NGO workers in the principles and practical application of PRA. These training sessions covered a wide range of PRA techniques, including social mapping, resource mapping, seasonal calendars, transect walks, and focus group discussions. The training emphasized the importance of community participation, local knowledge, and empowerment in the development process. Participants learned how to facilitate PRA exercises, gather information from communities, analyze data, and use the findings to inform project design and implementation. This training aimed to build the capacity of development professionals to engage communities effectively and ensure that development initiatives are truly participatory and responsive to local needs.