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Training Workshop in Zoundwéogo Aims to Empower Women in Associative Leadership

Manga—A four-day workshop targeting women leaders from local groups in the Zoundwéogo province is set to enhance their capabilities in leadership and association management, fostering greater involvement and effectiveness in their community roles.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the training session organized by the Teel-Taaba association, a group committed to reducing poverty among women, began on Tuesday. It focuses on empowering 22 women responsible for women's groups in the communes of Guiba and Manga. The workshop, running from September 24 to 27, 2024, is designed to address gaps in leadership skills among these leaders.

Marc Yaméogo, the trainer for the workshop, explained that the program includes modules on leadership, communication, and advocacy to bolster participants' skills. "The main aim will be to encourage women to become more involved and to work hard to ensure the dynamism of their associations," Yaméogo stated. These skills are crucial for enhancing group cohesion and effective advocacy with potential partners.

Isabelle Baïlé, president of the Teel-Taaba association, noted that the current state of local women's groups exhibits significant leadership and management deficiencies. "By training them, it will strengthen their knowledge and their leadership skills so that they know, for example, how to lead the group and how to motivate it to be able to move forward and obtain good results," Baïlé remarked.

The initiative, supported by the National Democratic Institute (NDI), is part of a broader project titled 'Project to Reduce Gender Inequalities Through Training in the Province of Zoundwéogo.' Adèle Kafando, the first vice-president of the Special Delegation of the commune of Manga, expressed her support for the training, emphasizing its potential to enhance participants' skills in associative leadership and their application in respective structures.

The Teel-Taaba association, established in 2009 and launched in 2010, continues its mission to eliminate poverty among women by offering such educational opportunities.