ASTA Foundation, a dynamic youth-led organization, has successfully concluded a series of nine capacity-building trainings provided by United Purpose under the “Localization & Capacity Building” project funded by IOM.

The trainings focused on equipping ASTA Foundation with the necessary skills and knowledge to strengthen its operations and impact. Key areas covered included:

• Internal Controls and Reporting: Ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Resource Mobilization and Project Cycle Management: Enhancing fundraising and project implementation capabilities.
• Organizational Capacity Building: Improving governance, policies, and procedures.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: Strengthening program effectiveness.
• Advocacy and Campaigning: Advocating for the rights and needs of vulnerable groups.
• Financial Management and Procurement: Ensuring efficient and transparent financial practices.
• Protection and Safety: Prioritizing the safety and well-being of beneficiaries.
• Humanitarian Principles and Standards: Adhering to international humanitarian standards.
• Proposal Development and Fundraising: Securing sustainable funding for future initiatives.

Through these trainings, ASTA Foundation aims to further its mission of building a SMART youth for sustainable development and ensuring the economic security of vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, and persons with disabilities. The organization also strives to create climate-resilient communities by engaging youth and women in climate action.

By empowering its team, ASTA Foundation is well-positioned to make a significant contribution to the development of Cox’s Bazar and beyond. ASTA foundation management thanking United purpose and IOM for their generous support throughout the training period.