The Leadership Training was a highly meaningful and enriching experience. The sessions were thoughtfully curated, covering diverse topics led by senior leadership, making it a rare and valuable learning opportunity. The residential format, with a structured routine from morning yoga to evening reflections, created a holistic learning environment that encouraged both personal growth and peer connection.

During the practicum, key learnings-especially around purpose and long-term thinking had a lasting impact. Reflecting on 5, 10 and 20-year goals helped in gaining clarity on personal direction and reinforced the idea that it’s always possible to realign one’s path.After the training, I moved into a leadership role heading Partnerships, Resources and Communications and also became part of the senior team, which brought greater responsibilities and strong professional growth, along with a positive shift in my overall role.The journey concluded with an assessment, where securing 2nd position was a proud and memorable achievement.

The Leadership Training in 2024 was highly impactful for me and significantly enhanced my approach to project implementation. It helped me clearly understand the core pillars of effective program execution - proper planning, structured implementation, continuous monitoring and meaningful impact review. These aspects are well aligned with the Access Livelihoods "Approach Note", and I have actively applied these learnings in my practicum journey.Through this training, I improved my ability to manage field teams, track progress more systematically and ensure better outcomes at the community level. It also strengthened my perspective on sustainable livelihoods and community-driven development.Incorporating more field-based case studies and peer learning sessions enriched the training experience and provided deeper practical insights.

The learning and performance improvements gained through this training also contributed to my recent upgrade in role, along with a corresponding increase in compensation, which has been a true game changer in my professional growth.Overall, the training has been a valuable learning experience that continues to influence my work and leadership approach.

I found the leadership training provided by Access Livelihoods to be highly impactful, as it significantly strengthened both my leadership and management capabilities.It enhanced my ability to think more strategically,prepare well-structured approach notes, and effectively plan and execute annual activities with clarity and purpose. The program also helped me develop a more structured approach to problem-solving, decision-making and team coordination.During the practicum, I had the opportunity to translate my learnings into practice by developing detailed approach notes for the DFI program, ensuring strong alignment with organizational goals and ground realities.I also conducted impact analyses to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Applying financial management and budget analysis helped me plan resources efficiently while maintaining high-quality delivery within timelines.

This experience significantly strengthened my technical capabilities and enhanced my confidence in managing end-to-end program responsibilities

My journey with Access Livelihoods over the past three years has been highly rewarding. I have received two promotions along with consistent salary increments of 10 –15%. I was also recognized with milestone incentives on two occasions for achieving key performance goals. Over time, I have grown into a senior team member, taking on greater responsibilities and contributing more significantly to the organization’s work.