Workshop on Vulnerabilities with the CONCEPT Youth

Throughout this workshop, participants engage in a diverse range of activities, including individual reflection, small group discussions of two or three people, larger group interactions, and full-group sessions. These activities will help them understand their vulnerabilities both at a personal level and as a group. The goal is to raise awareness of their individual vulnerabilities as well as those shared by the group, thereby fostering collaborative efforts to envision potential solutions and strengthen their power to take action.

Objectives of this workshop

General objective :
To help young participants acknowledge, identify and express their vulnerabilities, leading to improved individual and group support.

Specific objectives :

• Define vulnerability
• Identify different types of vulnerabilities
• Help the participants become aware of their limitations and vulnerabilities
• Facilitate open discussions where young people can share their vulnerabilities and needs
• Initiate individual and group reflections to explore potential solutions

Methodology

● The workshop takes place once a year per group
● There are 2 groups of 30 participants each (a total of 60 participants)
● All participants take part in one meeting, and around 30 of them will attend a second meeting based on their specific needs.

To learn more about the details of this workshop, download the document below :

Salimata’s testimonial, CONCEPT youth coach

Salimata, a member of the CONCEPT team and youth coach, shares her thoughts on the training : :

"As a coach, I can’t stress enough how important and timely this activity was. It involved a process that helped young people open up about their vulnerabilities and discover ways to overcome them.
In fact, most of the participants gave feedback on how impactful this activity was. It gave them the chance to openly discuss for the first time (for most of them) their vulnerabilities.
We’ve also seen the effects during individual coaching sessions, with young people expressing a sense of liberation and taking the initiative to create their own strategies to rise above their vulnerabilities.
I’ve also noticed shifts in behaviour, mindset, and how some of these young people embrace and accept their vulnerabilities.
For some, we’ve witnessed remarkable improvement in life skills (better decision-making, stronger self-esteem, and self-assertion…), which has also strengthened their technical skills, further empowering them.
Understanding their vulnerabilities can help them develop a stronger sense of self-awareness, which is essential for building self-esteem and self-assertion.”