【Project Activities】

Conducted advanced capacity-building training (Level 2) for boccia facilitators with disabilities, focusing on event planning, preparation, management, and budget control. Additionally, Level 2 graduates served as instructors for the Level 1 facilitator training workshop.

【Project Background】

Following the successful implementation of the Level 1 boccia facilitator training last year, there was a significant demand for advanced capacity-building programs.

【Project Objective】

To empower facilitators with disabilities to independently plan, manage, and execute universal sports trial events and tournaments beyond specialized disability centers.

【Project Area】

Social integration through sports (Based on strengthening and protecting human rights)

【Methods】

Human Resource Development / Capacity Building

【Outcomes】

The capacity-building training enabled participants with disabilities to design their own boccia events and initiatives. Furthermore, graduates successfully transitioned into leadership roles as instructors for Level 1 training.

【Voices from Participants and Partners】

“I hope to establish Senegal’s first Boccia Association and expand this initiative across the entire country.” (Workshop Participant)

【Challenges and Lessons Learned】

Future priorities include scaling up training programs to regions beyond Thiès City to expand the talent pool and broadening the scope of participation to include various types of disabilities beyond physical impairments.

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