Title: Training on content production for adolescents and young girls: a tool to promote female leadership
Introduction :
The closing ceremony and presentation of certificates to the participants of the training on content production for adolescents and young girls took place on October 30 at the Protestant University of Congo. This training, organized by the YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative) program, aims to provide young girls and women with the skills necessary to effectively transmit leadership training and address topics that concern them via digital technology. In this article, we will explore the importance of this training in promoting female leadership and the essential role of digital content in this process.
The power of digital content:
With resources provided by the U.S. Department of State, participants learned to become facilitators using content from the YALI program. They also learned to create their own content, allowing them to host online sessions and reach a wide audience. This digital-based approach aims to reach as many people as possible and encourage greater dissemination of knowledge and skills among young girls and women.
The importance of female leadership:
The training on content production for adolescents and young girls aims to strengthen female leadership within communities. By providing them with skills and tools to plan, deliver and evaluate training, as well as lead discussions on relevant themes, young girls and women are better prepared to take initiative and exercise leadership in various areas. This training aims to empower them and encourage them to play an active role in their communities.
The need for monitoring and continuing training:
In order to consolidate the training acquired, participants will be subject to a monitoring and training plan over a period of six months. They will thus have the opportunity to continue to provide training and develop their online content, thus reaching a wider audience. This monitoring will strengthen the impact of the training and ensure continuity in the development of the skills of the young girls and women involved.
Testimonial from a participant:
Stéphanie Mbalayi, one of the beneficiaries of the training, shares her experience. She explains that she has already created a WhatsApp group bringing together young women aged 18 to 24, as well as young men. She plans to use the knowledge acquired during the training to create tutorials and provide online training, in order to reach a wider audience in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Conclusion :
Training on content production for adolescents and young girls plays a vital role in promoting female leadership and the empowerment of young girls and women. By using digital technology as a tool for disseminating knowledge, this training offers unique training and development opportunities. It is crucial to continue to support these initiatives in order to promote the emergence of young women leaders and create a lasting impact in their communities.