Equipping Communities with Knowledge, Skills, and Confidence
Forum Kenya believes that sustainable development begins with well-informed, well-equipped individuals and groups. Our Training & Capacity Building program is designed to empower members of self-help groups (SHGs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and youth and women’s collectives with practical knowledge and tools for self-reliance and effective group management.
Key Focus Areas
- Financial Literacy
- Teaches budgeting, saving, record keeping, and responsible borrowing
- Trains members to understand and manage group loans and advances
- Builds awareness on fraud prevention, accountability, and transparency
- Leadership & Group Governance
- Equips group officials (chairpersons, secretaries, treasurers) with leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills
- Offers training on how to run effective meetings, elections, and compliance with Forum Kenya’s Code of Conduct
- Emphasizes ethical leadership and democratic decision-making
- Agribusiness Skills
- Introduces modern farming techniques tailored to local environments
- Provides training on livestock management, crop rotation, post-harvest handling, and value addition
- Connects farmers to local markets and encourages record-keeping in agriculture
- Digital Literacy
- Trains youth and group leaders in basic digital skills
- Teaches safe use of social media, email, mobile money platforms, and online tools
- Encourages use of digital platforms for group coordination and transparency
- Customer Care & Communication
- Builds soft skills to improve service, negotiation, and business relationships
- Enhances members’ confidence in engaging clients and managing micro-enterprises
Training Methods
- Interactive workshops held during group meetings
- One-on-one mentoring from Forum Kenya field officers
- Use of locally relevant case studies and role-plays
- Visual tools, forms, and manuals for group reference
Outcomes & Impact
- Stronger, more organized groups capable of managing their own development
- Increased entrepreneurship and income-generation
- Improved participation of women and youth in leadership
- Reduction in group conflicts and financial mismanagement
- Greater adaptability to digital tools and financial systems
