Introduction:

 The Social Protection course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of social protection systems, policies, and interventions aimed at reducing poverty, vulnerability, and inequality. This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and evaluate social protection programs and policies.

Objective:

The primary objective of this course is to enhance participants' understanding of social protection and its role in promoting social welfare and economic development. By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

1. Comprehend the concepts, principles, and components of social protection.
2. Analyze the social, economic, and political contexts influencing social protection policies.
3. Design and implement effective social protection programs targeting specific populations.
4. Assess the impact and effectiveness of social protection interventions.
5. Advocate for the expansion and improvement of social protection systems.

Organizational Benefits:

 By participating in this course, organizations can expect the following benefits:

1. Enhanced understanding of social protection policies and programs among staff members.
2. Improved ability to design and implement targeted social protection interventions.
3. Increased efficiency in resource allocation for social protection initiatives.
4. Strengthened collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders in social protection.
5. Enhanced capacity to advocate for evidence-based social protection policies.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for professionals and practitioners working in the field of social development and poverty alleviation, including:

1. Government officials and policymakers involved in social protection planning and implementation.
2. Social workers and community development practitioners.
3. Non-governmental organization (NGO) staff members working in social protection programs.
4. Researchers and academics specializing in social policy and development.
5. Representatives from international organizations and donor agencies.

Duration:

The course will be conducted over a period of 10 days, allowing participants to delve deeply into the subject matter, engage in interactive discussions, and participate in practical exercises and case studies.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Social Protection
• Definition, concepts, and principles of social protection.
• Objectives and rationale for social protection.
• Key components and strategies of social protection systems.
2. Social Protection Policy and Planning
• Social protection policy analysis and development.
• Social protection frameworks and legal considerations.
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination in social protection planning.
3. Social Protection Programs for Income Support
• Cash transfer programs and conditional cash transfers.
• Social pensions and universal basic income initiatives.
• Public works and employment guarantee schemes.
4. Social Protection Programs for Health and Education
• Health insurance and healthcare subsidy programs.
• School feeding programs and education subsidies.
• Social protection interventions for vulnerable children and youth.
5. Social Protection Programs for Vulnerable Groups
• Social protection for persons with disabilities.
• Social protection for older persons.
• Gender-responsive social protection interventions.
6. Social Protection in Emergencies and Disasters
• Social protection in humanitarian crises.
• Disaster risk reduction and resilience-building.
• Social protection for refugees and internally displaced persons.
7. Social Protection Monitoring and Evaluation
• Indicators and frameworks for monitoring social protection programs.
• Evaluating the impact and effectiveness of social protection interventions.
• Data collection and analysis for social protection monitoring and evaluation.
8. Financing and Sustainability of Social Protection
• Financing options and mechanisms for social protection programs.
• Social insurance and contributory schemes.
• Resource mobilization and sustainability considerations.
9. Social Protection and Social Justice
• Social inclusion and equity in social protection.
• Ethical considerations in social protection policies and programs.
• Human rights-based approaches to social protection.
10. Social Protection and Employment Promotion
• Linkages between social protection and productive employment.
• Social protection for informal workers and the gig economy.
• Skills development and vocational training programs.
11. Social Protection and Social Services
• Social protection in conjunction with health services.
• Social protection and access to education and training.
• Social protection and social housing initiatives.
12. Social Protection and Rural Development
• Agricultural and rural development programs with social protection components.
• Social protection for smallholder farmers and rural communities.
• Livelihood diversification and social protection in rural areas.
13. Social Protection and Urban Poverty
• Urban poverty and slum development.
• Social protection interventions in urban areas.
• Housing and urban upgrading programs with social protection elements.
14. Social Protection and Disability Inclusion
• Disability-inclusive social protection policies and programs.
• Accessibility and reasonable accommodations in social protection.
• Disability rights and empowerment in social protection initiatives.
15. Social Protection and Climate Change
• Climate change adaptation and social protection.
• Social protection for climate-induced displacement.
• Building resilience through social protection systems.

General Notes

·         All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants' needs

·         The participant must be conversant in English

·         Presentations are well-guided, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are experts with more than 10 years of experience.

·         Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with a Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)

·         Training will be done at the Foscore development center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer inhouse and online training on the client schedule

·         Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

·         The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.

·         Accommodation, pickup, freight booking, and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.

·         Tablet and Laptops are provided to participants on request as an add-on cost to the training fee.

·         One-year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

·         Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount of (10% to 50%)

·         Payment should be done before commence of the training or as agreed by the parties, to the FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us to prepare better for you.

·         For any inquiries reach us at training@fdc-k.org or +254712260031

·         Website:www.fdc-k.org