In response to the Child Fund’s proposal to enhance the capacities and skills of their staff on advocacy concepts and tools for effective project execution, API conducted a 3-day training course in Jan 2025. Child Fund management and program staff, total 26, including 8 females, from 4 provinces enhanced the skills and knowledge in advocacy, being equipped with essential tools to effectively integrate advocacy into project implementation.

They increased their understanding of key advocacy concepts and engaged deeper with policy. Furthermore, they learned to manage risks and measure the impact of their advocacy efforts. Consequently, all these actions align closely with Child Fund Cambodia’s objectives.

After completing this course, the Staff:

• Were quipped with a comprehensive understanding of key advocacy concepts, processes, and approaches.
• Built the capacity to incorporate advocacy into project design and development effectively.
• Developed skills to engage policymakers and government stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Child Fund Cambodia’s mission.
• Strengthened knowledge of advocacy risk management and the application of “Do No Harm” principles.
• Provided tools and techniques to measure the impact of advocacy efforts within Child Fund Cambodia projects.

The API trainers produced a training curriculum focused on participatory methods. Various participatory methods and tools were utilized, including course introduction, learning agreement, group formation to aid training, pre-tests, post-tests, final course evaluations, daily reflections, wrap-up sessions, practical classes, and energizer games, all aimed at fulfilling training objectives.