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Women in Leadership Workshop: Finding Your Voice
A two-day workshop on public speaking, decision-making and confidence building drew participants from across Fako division.
Leadership Fako Division, Cameroon
Overview
Day one focused on communication fundamentals — structuring a message, managing nerves, and reading a room. Day two moved into practical decision-making frameworks and mock community leadership scenarios, many participants stepping into a facilitated leadership space for the first time.
Objectives
- Build confidence in public speaking and communication.
- Introduce practical decision-making frameworks for community leadership.
Activities Carried Out
- Day 1: communication fundamentals — structuring a message, managing nerves, reading a room.
- Day 2: decision-making frameworks and mock community leadership scenarios.
Outcomes & Impact
Graduates were invited to join an ongoing mentorship circle, pairing them with women already active in local governance and civil society leadership.
Testimonials
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I used to let others speak for me in meetings. Now I know how to prepare and hold my own.
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