This curriculum aims to develop basic planning capabilities for the executive staff of NGOs working on AIDS in order to improve their efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.

The curriculum was used in a regional training workshop in September 2007 in Cairo. The workshop was organized by Regional Resource Group (RRG) for NGOs working on AIDS in MENA region together with the secretariat of RANAA network. Altogether 29 representatives of NGOs attended the training representing 12 countries from the region.

A group of trainers included Dr. Maaly Guimei, Dr. Tawhida Khalil, Dr. Adel Malek and Dr. Sany Kozman.

The training package was developed by Dr. Maaly Guimei in collaboration with the secretariat of RANAA network, UNAIDS/RST and U/S Naval medical Research Unit # 3. The package includes the following:

1) Session plan with goals, objectives, and activities.
2) Training materials
• Power Point slide presentations
• Skills building and interactive exercises
• Role plays
• Discussions
• Case Studies
• Games

The topics that the curriculum covers include:
• Introduction to the course
• Basics of strategic thinking
• Strategic planning process
• Strategic planning framework
• Project Design
• Budget plans
• Work plans
• Planning back to work
• Homework assignment
• Closing of the workshop

Who can use this curriculum?
This curriculum is intended to be used by the participants who attended the regional training workshop or by those who have strong basic knowledge of planning processes.

These materials can be used as a refresher of the newly obtained information or as a tool to engage the entire staff of the NGO to the process of developing or redefining their own strategic and work plans. Experienced trainers may also use the materials to replicate the training workshop and train others about strategic and work planning. The materials can be adapted to the needs of the training session participants.

To see the course go to Session Plan (Download -Open)

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