Self Advocacy and Empowerment for Diverse Groups

Training in self-advocacy and empowerment for diverse groups is essential for nurturing belonging, inclusivity, equity, and personal development. This training program equips individuals with the skills and confidence to voice their wishes, values and beliefs make informed decisions, and advocate for their rights. By focusing on these components and strategies, self-advocacy and empowerment training can effectively support diverse groups in developing the skills they need to advocate for themselves and others and build capacity and confidence to represent and advocate their interests and contribute to pertinent decision-making processes. The training uses materials and examples which reflect the diversity of the participants using inclusive and accessible language and encourages peer support and group discussion while creating a safe space for sharing experiences and challenges. This training can be designed to support self-advocacy and empowerment in the five key factors of integration identified by national and international integration frameworks including employment, education, access to services, political participation and the building of social connections.