Coady International Institute Each of you are here for one program, we will offer 18 programs in 2014 You are here for a very short time and your days are full with class, reading and assignments and staying connected with those at home. This is an opportunity to learn more about the 2014 programs We will give a brief overview of the programs and then you will have the opportunity to spend some time discussing two of our thematic areas and the programs in each We have just over one hour so lets get started. We challenge you to think about your individual learning needs as well as the capacity building needs of our organization, partner organizations and networks of colleagues including fellow Coady graduates (the multiplier factor) Purpose of Fair

Introduction Coady International Institute Coady offers education opportunities that create a supportive, yet challenging, space for learning; Builds genuine and reciprocal learning relationships; encouraging reflective practice and creative expression; recognizing that everyone brings their own perspective; and challenging paradigms that promote inequality and inequity. Support innovation by strengthening citizen-led organizations and other actors to develop and test best practices Documentation, convenings, disseminating learning results Work with other actors to help develop fair and equitable policies, systems, NGOs and governments

2014 Diploma in Development Leadership Coady International Institute July 21 – December 6 The program is organized into three sessions: Session 1: Foundation course in leadership and community development, followed by theme-based Electives Session 2: work in leadership, communications, and research methods, followed by Specializations Session 3: more Electives, followed by a Cooperative Inquiry

Background for Presenter Coady International Institute 1. Foundation Session in leadership, community development and transformative learning (like what we do now in first 4 weeks) Followed by courses in Citizen-Driven Asset-Based Development, Gender and Power, and Globalization Followed by Co op Inquiry (opportunity to learn a process for collective research and to investigate a topic of your choice in depth Followed by electives proposed in Skillbuilding for Effective Communications, Research Processes and Methods and Participatory Project Planning and Management Choose Theme: Accountable Democracies, Strengthening Local Economies or Building Community Resilience (content being produced) Continue Electives 2.Begin to Integrate Learning think about individual, organization and organization Choose Specialization : Partnerships 7 Multi-Stakeholder Relationships, Learning Organizations & Change, Facilitation & Training Approaches for Community Change or Research for Citizen-Led Change 3.Continue Electives in Community-Based Conflict Transformation & Peace, Community Economic Analysis and Community Health and Development, Food Security Express Theory of Change and Articulate Action Plan

2014 Diploma in Development Leadership Coady International Institute

Certificate Programs Coady International Institute Certificates take place in the Spring (April – June) and Fall (October) Certificates are offered back-to-back, so participants can take multiple certificates, concentrating learning, time and travel investment.

2014 Certificate Programs Coady International Institute Spring Certificates focus on three themes: Promoting Accountable Democracies Strengthening Local Economies Building Resilient Communities Fall Certificates focus on: Leadership Skills

2014 Certificate Program Options Coady International Institute Take one 2 ½ week course Take multiple courses to develop a more comprehensive, in-depth approach to leading change in one of our key thematic areas Develop your own unique learning pathway by combining certificates in different thematic areas.

2014 Spring Certificate Programs Coady International Institute April 22 – May 8May 13 – 30June 4 – 30 Advocacy & Citizen Engagement Good Governance & Social Accountability Tools Community-Based Conflict Transformation & Peacebuilding Mobilizing Assets for Community- Driven Development Livelihoods & MarketsCommunity-Based Microfinance for Financial Inclusion Leadership for Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change Creating Just Food SystemsCommunity-Driven Health Impact Assessment Promoting Accountable Democracies Strengthening Local Economies Building Resilient Communities Certificate in Community Development Leadership by Women Dates Confirmed

2014 Fall Leadership Certificate Programs Coady International Institute October Research for Citizen-Led Change Learning Organizations & Change Facilitation & Training Approaches for Community Change Partnerships & Multi- Stakeholder Relationships

International Centre for Women’s leadership Coady International Institute Women's Leadership Programs Certificate in Community Development Leadership by Women, June 4 - June 20, 2014 Assess life experiences for personal strengths and motivations Build a leadership profile to uncover your own strengths and capacity Network with an inspired group of women to construct approaches that break down gender- oriented barriers and constraints that limit development Develop women-sensitive approaches and structures to increase the social capital of the organization Develop vision and leadership approaches that are gender-sensitive and women-inclusive which lead to innovation and social change Global Change Leaders The overall Program Objective is to enable Global Change Leaders to take on more powerful and dynamic leadership roles in their organizations and communities Indigenous Women in Community Leadership The Indigenous Women in Community Leadership supports First Nations, Métis and Inuit women in building their capacities to be strong leaders and agents of change capable of strengthening and contributing to the development of their communities.

Master of Adult Education – Community Development Stream Coady International Institute Offered in partnership with the Department of Adult Education at St. FX Self-directed, distance based program Three-week on-site Foundations course required For more information:

StFX Extension Department Our Mission The Extension Department of St. Francis Xavier University strives to promote and advance, according to the principles of the Antigonish Movement, the economic self-reliance and social well-being of the people of Atlantic Canada through economic cooperation and education. Our Approach We seek to be agents of change for our partners, organizations, and society at large. At the heart of our approach is the development philosophy that adult learning and collective action are necessary for individuals, communities, and organizations to create vibrant and resilient communities. We follow a straight-forward strategy of "listening, learning, discussing, and acting."

2014 Spring Certificate Programs Theme 1: Promoting Accountable Democracies Advocacy & Citizen Engagement Develop skills in influencing public policy Learn theoretical foundations and critical issues in human rights advocacy Strengthen communication skills, which are key to making an effective case for change Good Governance & Social Accountability Tools Learn the history of social accountability, principles, and rationale Building practical skills in the use of social accountability tools and methods Identify the characteristics of an enabling environment for citizen engagement Identify ways to use social accountability tools in advocacy to make the case for change Community-Based Conflict Transformation & Peacebuilding Understand theories and practices of community-based conflict transformation and peacebuilding Recognize gender dynamics in peace building approaches Build skills to analyze root causes of conflict, influence public policy, negotiate and mediate, and design and deliver relevant educational programs Gain knowledge about non-violent techniques for transforming conflicts Develop values and attitudes that nurture a culture of peace and non-violence Coady International Institute

2014 Spring Certificate Programs Theme 3: Building Resilient Communities Leadership for Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change Learn endogenous, asset-based community development tools, methods, and principles Understand and demystify climate change from the perspective of communities as agents of change Appreciate alternative and holistic perspectives of the natural world Develop strategies for incorporating local and indigenous knowledge Understand how to use analytical tools for community empowerment, policy change, and advocacy Creating Just Food Systems Analyze the global food system, local transnational movements transforming the food system, and how food intersects with poverty, health, racism, gender inequality, and environmental unsustainability Compare frameworks of food security, food justice, and food sovereignty Develop skills in arts-based participatory research around personal and cultural food practices Explore the cultural and spiritual dimensions of growing, cooking, eating, and advocating for food Community- Driven Health Impact Assessment Understand the physical, social, cultural, political, and economic determinants of health Experience conducting the People Assessing Their Health (PATH) process and developing a Community Health Impact Assessment Tool (CHIAT) Develop skills in facilitating community dialogue and advocacy to create and use the CHIAT (through the PATH process) to assess the potential impacts of policies, projects, or programs on the well-being of the community Coady International Institute

2014 Spring Certificate Programs Theme 2: Strengthening Local Economies Mobilizing Assets for Community- Driven Development Learn the theory and principles behind citizen-led and asset-based approaches Develop participatory monitoring and evaluation techniques Discover how to integrate principles into the work of your organization Learn about innovative forms of member-based organizations Understand strategies for allowing citizen-led initiatives to proliferate and scale-up through multi- stakeholder platforms and by linking producers to markets Livelihoods & Markets Understand linkages between livelihoods, market and community development, and poverty reduction Become familiar with key terms and concepts in the field Learn how to apply tools and methods to conduct value-chain analysis and develop programs Community-Based Microfinance for Financial Inclusion Gain an understanding of the importance of community-based approaches for financial inclusion, different models in member-owned microfinance, and the role of financial services in inclusive economies Learn risk management, regulations, structures, and systems that ensure good governance and ownership Explore practices for developing two-tier institutions, linkages with banks, and other formal financial institutions Develop successful approaches for creating women’s empowerment and social impact Coady International Institute

2014 Fall Certificate Programs Research for Citizen-Led Change Develop skills in understanding research ethics, designing research projects, evaluating research methods, and analyzing, interpreting, and communicating research results Understand the research cycle and the role of community members Learn the theoretical foundations, and critical issues, in community-based research for citizen action Understand and appreciate the different ways of knowing, the power of knowledge holders, and strategies for collaborating with stakeholders Learning Organizations & Change Build self-mastery as the basis of leadership to facilitate others through change – addressing motivational impact, frustrations, and stress Learn ‘how to learn’ collaboratively and help others learn in complex organizational situations Identify strategies to alleviate barriers to learning within organizations Facilitation & Training Approaches for Community Change Learn participatory design and facilitation techniques Strengthen knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of transformative, emancipatory adult education and participatory training Build skills to recognize and demonstrate different curriculum design theories and practices, with particular emphasis on participatory approaches Learn creative strategies for analyzing issues and overcoming challenges experienced in facilitation and training Coady International Institute

2014 Fall Certificate Programs Partnerships & Multi- Stakeholder Relationships Understand the complexities and principals involved with multi-sector and multiple-actor collaboration and working in partnerships Develop skills required for designing, assessing, managing, facilitating, and negotiating in these settings Learn lessons from real multi-stakeholder situations, including those of the participants Identify strategies to apply learnings to diverse contexts Coady International Institute