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Summary of the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Seminar at RIOFA Rusinga Island: 3 Days (August 27-29, 2024)
Published on October 9, 2024 by Joshua Patroba
 
Facilitator: Joshua Patroba, CNVC Certification Candidate
Duration: 3 Days (August 27-29, 2024)
Participants: 16 community members (fishermen, farmers, widows, youth) 
Purpose: 
  • Equip community members with NVC skills for improved communication.
  • Address conflict resolution and promote environmental protection and food security.
Daily Themes:
 Day 1: NVC Basics
  •   NVC principles: observation, feelings, needs, and requests. 
  • Community-building activities to foster trust and connection among the participants.
Day 2: Dynamics of Empathy
    • Differentiated empathy from sympathy. 
  • We practiced empathetic listening through exercises. 

Day 3: NVC and Leadership
 
  • Applied NVC to decision-making processes. 
  • Discussed entrepreneurial skills related to food security. 
Inspiring Community Projects Initiated after the training:
  • Blood donation program for the local community.
  • Free lake diving rescue training.
  • Environmental education for children (ages 5-15).
  • Regular visits to the elderly for hygiene support.
  • Demonstration farms for agribusiness training.
  • Weekly NVC practice sessions.
Participant Testimonials:
  • Increased awareness and commitment to NVC principles.
  • Improved personal relationships through open communication.
  • The desire for continued training and sharing of skills with others.
Challenges Identified:
  • Need for printed training materials for elderly participants.
  • Request for additional training days.
  • Logistics issues for reaching remote areas.
  • Lack of drinking water affected the participant's comfort during the training.
Recommendations for Future Training:
  • Regular NVC training sessions to deepen understanding.
  • Provision of NVC learning materials.
  • Strategies to assist elderly participants with transportation.
Conclusion:
  • Strong community willingness to learn and apply NVC.
  • Gratitude to donors and contributors for supporting the initiative.
  • Plans for future NVC training sessions to sustain engagement and expand outreach.