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Capacity Building Academy with Ms. Cynthia Tysick


Certificate ceremony at the conclusion of the NGO's
Capacity Building Academy in Kampala

Africa Diabetes Alliance volunteers participated in the Capacity Building Academy run by Ms. Cynthia Tysick in collaboration with the Global Partner Studio at the University of Buffalo in New York. This event was held from the 10-12th June 2023 at the American Centre in Kabalagala, Kampala, Uganda.

Class in session

This three-day training covered 6 different topics including;

  1. How to develop an organization's theory of change for impact
  2. Empowering women and vulnerable communities
  3. Non-profit Fundraising and resource mobilization
  4. Engagement and communication
  5. Website development and social media management


 If you are an organization leader thinking of how to set up your organization for success, the Capacity Building Academy may be just what you need and lucky for you, this is an online academy with outstanding courses that you can find here.

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