Capacity building
Rural Development Trust (RDT), we believe that empowering communities through knowledge and skill development is the key to sustainable change. Our capacity-building training programs are designed to enhance the health, education, livelihoods, disaster preparedness, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and environmental protection of women, adolescent girls, youth, and children. These training sessions equip participants with practical skills, leadership qualities, and awareness to improve their quality of life and contribute to their communities.
Training Focus Areas
- Maternal and Child Health – Education on antenatal care, safe childbirth, postnatal care, and immunization.
- Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) – Sessions for adolescent girls and women on menstrual health, hygiene practices, and the use of sanitary products.
- Nutrition and Food Security – Training on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), balanced diets, and preventing malnutrition.
- Mental Health Awareness – Counseling and well-being sessions to promote positive mental health.
- Digital & Financial Literacy – Training in basic computer skills, online education, and financial management.
- Leadership & Life Skills Training – Developing confidence, communication, and decision-making abilities in youth.
- Skill Development for Women – Handicrafts, tailoring, organic farming, and small-scale entrepreneurship.
- Vocational Training for Youth – Courses in agriculture, poultry farming, carpentry, and other income-generating skills.
- Self-Help Group (SHG) Strengthening – Financial literacy and micro-enterprise development.
- Community-Based Disaster Preparedness – First aid, early warning systems, and emergency response training.
- Resilient Infrastructure Development – Safe housing, flood control measures, and risk assessment.
- Safe Drinking Water Awareness – Water purification, rainwater harvesting, and well maintenance.
- Hygiene & Sanitation Education – Toilet usage, waste management, and personal hygiene practices.
- Climate Change & Environment Conservation – Tree plantation drives, waste segregation, and renewable energy solutions.
