Developing skills in project planning, implementation, evaluation to empower young people to take the lead in the community

Description
Curriculum

Summary of the Module

This training module aims to develop the practical skills and attitudes young people need to become active leaders in their communities by initiating, planning, and implementing projects with social impact.

Participants will learn how to turn ideas into concrete actions, set clear objectives, plan effective activities, and evaluate results. By the end of the module, they will be able to propose and lead sustainable projects, engaging other young people and local partners in actions that contribute to community development.

Estimated Duration

1 hour 20 minutes

Keywords

Project • Community Project • Service-Learning Project

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

Understand the key stages of a project cycle – from community needs assessment and goal setting to planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Design a complete project plan, including SMART objectives, activities, resources, timelines, and success indicators.
Apply participatory methods to engage young people and community stakeholders in defining and implementing projects.
Identify and use available resources (human, material, financial) to effectively implement project activities.
Monitor progress and evaluate project impact, using simple tools for data collection and analysis.

Content Structure

Topic 1: What Is a Project?

Estimated duration: 15 minutes

Topic 2: Analysing the Community

Estimated duration: 25 minutes

Topic 3: Steps of the Community Project

Estimated duration: 20 minutes

Topic 4: Monitoring and Evaluating the Project

Estimated duration: 20 minutes

Course

Glossary

Project
A temporary set of planned and organized activities carried out to achieve a specific goal within a defined time frame.

Community Project
A project designed to address a need or problem within a specific community, aiming to create positive change and improve collective well-being.

Service-Learning Project
A type of project that combines community service with structured learning and reflection, allowing participants to develop skills while contributing to community needs.

Community Analysis
The process of gathering and understanding information about a community’s needs, resources, and strengths in order to design relevant and effective projects.

Monitoring
The continuous process of collecting and analysing information during a project to track progress and make necessary adjustments.

Impact
The long-term changes or effects that a project creates in people’s lives or within a community.

Evaluation
The process of assessing a project’s results and impact to understand what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve future actions.

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