Training Program

NFLC training and capacity building philosophy encompasses the following:

  • Creation of the psychological platform for the mindset change that overcomes the feelings of despair and defeat that are prevalent among rural communities, thus paving way for the successful rural economic transformation that fuels national socio-economic take-off. This is achieved through inculcation of the virtues of diligence, self-reliance, service, sacrifice and integrity;
  • Needs-based and tailor-made programs developed to suit specific client needs;
  • Modular training programs with a curriculum tailored to specific category of clients;
  • Reputable and experienced internal and external trainers/facilitators to deliver training;
People sitted outside after a training program
Leadership Training for Parish Development Committees (PDCs) for ESMV II Model Villages
  •  Evaluation and assessment of all training programs at the level of reaction to ensure learning and impact;
  • Developing the capacity of its Trainers and facilitators to enable them deliver effective training; and
  • Periodic follow-up, field visits to monitor progress and performance of the trained persons in their places of work and/or abode.

Purpose of training

NFLC expects to nurture community and national leaders who are able to overcome poverty through self-sufficient and sustainable development which must start by transforming leaders. Transformed leaders are expected to transform their families, communities, and ultimately the nation. The training at NFLC goes through three major steps: Planting, Growth and Harvest as described below;

Planting

The trainees are asked to plough their mind and plant the spirit of Pioneering in their heart. NFLC encourages trainees to leave behind their old lifestyles, negative thinking, laziness, corruption, etc., and refill their hearts with the pioneering spirit of ownership, sacrifice and responsibility

Growth

At this stage, trainees are taught a new philosophy (i.e. worldview), a new lifestyle, new knowledge and life skills so that they develop new perspectives, change their lifestyle and begin to develop their communities.

Harvest

The trainees are equipped as leaders to transform themselves, their families, communities, and ultimately their nation and the world. When they return to their communities, they can plant the seed into other peoples’ hearts and raise new leaders.

Curriculum

The Centre developed specific training curricula to cater for specific training needs for the target beneficiaries. The training programs include modules on mindset change and leadership skills development and farming practices. Following up beneficiaries of training and establishing model villages per district to assess impact and provide support and backstopping form part of the training program