From 3–5 May, ALO Society’s Young Scholar Program, supported by the Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative , organized a three-day training program at the ALO Society office in Shyamoli, Dhaka.
Young scholars from Dhaka, Sylhet, and the Chattogram Hill Tracts joined the event with their mentors. The training aimed to strengthen their knowledge on Project Proposal Writting & Small Scale Projects. As the projects going to be implement this year by the scholars.
Day 1: Introduction and Proposal Writing Training
The program began with an introduction session and welcome breakfast. Project Manager Klinton Malakar provided an overview of the Small Scale Program that the scholars will implement this year.
Later, trainer conducted a session on Project Proposal Writing. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, participants learned how to prepare effective project proposals, including objectives, activities, and budgeting. Both scholars and mentors actively participated throughout the session.
Day 2: Group Work and Project Planning
On the second day, the scholars visited for an outdoor learning session. In a relaxed and creative environment, participants worked in groups to discuss ideas for their small-scale projects.
With guidance from mentors and facilitators, the teams identified important community issues and selected focus areas for their projects. The outdoor session encouraged teamwork, creativity, and open discussion among the participants.
Day 3: Community Visit and Final Proposal Submission
The final day included a visit to a local communities (LPOs). Scholars had the opportunity to interact with community members and leaders to better understand local challenges and realities.
After returning to the office, the scholars finalized their project proposals and budgets by applying the skills and knowledge gained during the training. By the end of the day, all teams successfully submitted their proposals.
This training program provided the scholars with practical experience in project planning, teamwork, and community engagement. Most importantly, participants were able to immediately apply what they learned during the sessions.
ALO Society believes that initiatives like this help young people become confident leaders and positive change-makers within their communities.