WAEYC Public Policy Series: Humanitarian Leadership and Empowerment

Session 1 Title:

“Humanitarian Leadership and Empowerment: Navigating Change through Community-Centered Approaches” By Kwabi Amoah-Forson

Session Description:

Join Kwabi Amoah-Forson and The Peace Bus for an empowering professional development session focused on humanitarian leadership, community-driven solutions, and sustainable impact. This session will delve into practical strategies for professionals seeking to lead with purpose, work effectively within diverse communities, and create lasting change in humanitarian contexts. Drawing from his extensive experience and The Peace Bus’s innovative approaches, Kwabi will share insights on how to empower communities, integrate cultural sensitivity into humanitarian work, and develop solutions that are both effective and sustainable.

Attendees will gain actionable tools to apply within their own organizations and fieldwork, as well as a deeper understanding of the complexities and rewards of community-centered humanitarian action.

Main Outcomes:

1. Enhanced Leadership Skills for Humanitarian Professionals: Participants will gain the confidence and skills needed to lead with empathy, cultural awareness, and resilience, empowering them to drive impactful change in their communities and organizations.

2. Strategies for Building Strong, Community-Centered Approaches: Learn how to integrate community needs and voices into program design and implementation. This outcome will focus on fostering collaboration, trust, and mutual respect between humanitarian workers and the communities they serve.

Sustainable Practices for Long-Term Impact: Attendees will walk away with practical frameworks and strategies to ensure their humanitarian work is not just a temporary fix but a lasting solution. Emphasis will be placed on sustainability, scalability, and community empowerment.

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