Comprehensive Training Course
As part of a collaborative effort, East Gate Organization for Sustainable Development and Al-Mosul Center for Culture and Science recently held a three-day training course on public relations and communication programs for NGO leaders in Nineveh from 15 to 17 August 2023. Under the auspices of the NGOs Directorate – Ministers Council General Secretariat.
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | From 15 August 2023 to 17 August 2023 |
| Duration | 3 days, 6 hours per day |
| Trainers | Yahya Abed Mahgoob, Nuha Andrews |
| Location | Mosul city, Sinaria Royal Hall in the Forests |
| Organizers | East Gate Organization for Sustainable Development, Al-Mosul Center for Culture and Science |
| Sponsored by | Directorate of Non-Governmental Organizations in the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers |
| Course Hours | 18 hours |
| Beneficiaries | 29 individuals |
Course Overview:
The training program delved into different aspects of public relations, emphasizing the importance of designing a structured and clear program to achieve the goals. Some of the key topics covered included:
- The idea of public relations
- Definition and concept of public relations
- Mental image, reputation and identity of the institution
- Steps in public relations
- Contact plan
- Design and define program topics
- Structured and clear program planning
Why is this training necessary for NGO leaders in Nineveh?
Public relations and effective communication are the backbone of the success of any organization, especially NGOs. In areas like Nineveh, where the social and political landscape is complex, NGO leaders need to be adept at conveying their messages, building trust, and fostering positive relationships with the communities they serve.
This course provided leaders with the tools and knowledge to design and implement effective PR and communication strategies. By understanding the nuances of public relations, NGO leaders can better position their organizations, advance their missions, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Beneficiaries from Non-Governmental Organizations:
- Osama Mohammed Elias representing Liberation Development Association
- Rana Luay Salem representing Humanitarian Line Foundation for Sustainable Development
- Fatima Muqdad Mikhael representing Shabak Women's Association
- Zahraa Ghanim Al-Alaf representing Volunteer With Us Foundation
- Baraa Yaser Hamza representing Mosul Heritage Foundation
- Amal Mohammed Hazaa representing Daughter of Iraq Organization
- Ahmed Abdul-Salam Ibrahim representing Nineveh Center for Consultation and Research
- Ahmed Hani Saadallah representing Make It Prettier Foundation for Development and Reconstruction
- Ferial Tawfiq Ahmed representing Iraqi Family Association
- Mayada Zeid Al-Khair Harhoush representing Aan BeIhsan Charity Association
- Maysa Zeno Mohammed representing Maysa's Human Rights Foundation
- Ahmed Joudat Ali representing Tranem Humanitarian Aid Organization
- Mariam Dreed Mohammed Ali representing Hawlan Civil Development Organization
- Abdullah Saad Dabagh representing Mithaq Foundation for Development and Democracy
- Yasin Fadil Yasin representing Iraqi Quality Organization
- Luqman Omar Mahmoud representing Regional Studies Center at Mosul University
- Harith Adib Al-Jalabi representing Mosul Center for Culture and Science
- Hussein Murad Ibrahim representing Dream Humanitarian Aid Organization
- Hussam Hussein Ali representing Hawlan Civil Development Organization
- Mohammed Khatab Ismael representing East Gate Organization for Sustainable Development
- Khaled Othman Yahya Abd representing East Gate Organization for Sustainable Development
- Aliaa Dhiya Addeen Abdul Karim representing Mosul Center for Culture and Science
- Abdul Amir Yunus Hussein representing Al-Mosul Center for Culture and Science
- Ali Saad Hassan Al-Tamimi representing NGO Directorate in the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers
Beneficiaries from the government departments concerned with organizations in Nineveh:
- Haydar Adel Fahim
- Emad Mohammad Sheit
- Marwan Ghassan Abdul-Jabar
- Suhaib Wadi Hassan
- Ali Jalil Khalil
Representative of the Non-Governmental Organizations Directorate in the Ministers Council General Secretariat
The participation of Mr. Ali Saad Hassan Al-Tamimi in this course serves as a confirmation of the importance of the subject and the department's support for the efforts made to develop the capabilities of NGO leaders. He played an active role in interacting with the participants, exchanging expertise and opinions on how to implement best practices in the field of public relations and communication programs.
Being a representative of the Non-Governmental Organizations Directorate, his presence highlights the government's encouragement and its interest in enhancing capabilities and supporting NGOs in the community.
Undoubtedly, Mr. Ali's exchange of his views and experience in the field with the participants enhanced the success of the course and ensured maximum benefit from the provided content.
In conclusion:
The collaboration between East Gate for Sustainable Development and the Al-Mosul Center for Culture & Science paved the way for a new era of effective communication for NGOs in Nineveh. Through the skills and insights gained from this training, NGO leaders are now better equipped to face the challenges of their roles and bring about positive change in their communities.
