Skills for Transformation: An Introduction to Facilitation

This immersive, participatory 2-day training explores today’s complex and interconnected crises through role play, debate, art, movement, and other creative active citizenship methods. While the main focus is on social justice, the facilitation skills you’ll gain, using a practice-reflection-practice approach, are highly transferable and valuable for anyone interested in learning how to facilitate in a wide range of contexts. You’ll build your own Social Justice Facilitator toolkit,empowering you to lead workshops with clarity, purpose, and confidence, whatever your area of interest.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MONDAY 2nd JUNE

Training Details

Duration: 2 full days (19th and 20th June 2025)

Location: The Carmelite Centre, Dublin 2

Cost for 2 days:

• €120 for professionals
• €60 for students
• If the cost is prohibitive for you right now, please reach out confidentially to Charlotte at charlotte@stand.ie or Susie atsusie@stand.ie

Registration: https://form.jotform.com/250931966852366

What You Will Learn

• Facilitation Basics: Understanding the role and responsibilities of a facilitator in promoting learning and social change.
   
• Active Listening & Group Dynamics: Learn how to listen actively, generate in-depth discussions, manage group dynamics, and create an environment of trust and respect.
   
• Designing and Structuring Workshops: Discover how to design workshops that are engaging, educational, and action-oriented, incorporating principles of global justice and citizenship.
   
• Inclusive Facilitation: Develop skills to facilitate diverse groups, address power dynamics, and ensure that all voices are heard and valued.
   
• Conflict Resolution: Explore techniques to handle disagreements constructively and turn conflicts into opportunities for growth and learning.
   
• Practical Application: Engage in group exercises and role playing to practice facilitation techniques in real-world scenarios, simulating social change workshops.
   
• Tools for Social Change: Gain practical tools and methods to inspire and empower participants to take action in their own communities and beyond.

Why Attend?

• Empower Yourself as a Leader: Gain the confidence to lead your own workshops and trainings on global justice, sustainability, and citizenship education.
   
• Make an Impact: Learn how to inspire, motivate, and educate others to become active citizens who are equipped to drive social change.
   
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about social justice, global citizenship, and facilitating change.
   
• Experienced Facilitators: Learn from experienced facilitators who have worked with diverse groups on social change and global justice issues.
   
• Job Opportunities: Gain practical experience and skills to enhance your CV and experience in community organising and the NGO sector.

Who should attend?

This introductory training is ideal for students or recent graduates (18+), activists, professionals and anyone passionate about social change, community organising, and global citizenship education. Whether you are interested in facilitating workshops, youth education programs, or community-based activism training, this course will provide you with the tools and support to amplify your impact.