Aktivasia Philippines strengthens organizations and the climate movement by training activists in campaign tools and techniques, fostering a community of educators for change across social movements.
AktivAsia strengthens local leadership through targeted programs. Pamitinan Foundational Training builds core skills, Sanayan Facilitators’ Skillshares sharpen facilitation abilities, Young Women’s Leadership Training empowers women leaders, Tagpuan fosters dialogue and collaboration, Kapihan promotes knowledge-sharing and Pandayan Bespoke Training provides tailored capacity-building for organisations and networks.
“Clarity of purpose and action”
Core training equipping emerging changemakers with principles and tools for campaigning, leadership and organising.
Target: Early-career activists and campaigners.
“Hands-on facilitation practice”
Training to strengthen facilitation and teaching skills for educators in social movements.
Target: New and experienced facilitators or alumni leading learning activities.
“Feminist and adaptive leadership”
Program enhancing self-awareness, adaptability and gender-conscious leadership in campaigns and organisations.
Target: Young women active in climate and energy advocacy.
“Meeting place for collaboration”
Platform for discussion, planning and partnership-building across AktivAsia’s network.
Target: Alumni and partners interested in joint initiatives.
“Open conversation and reflection”
Knowledge- and skill-sharing sessions promoting learning, reflection and networking.
Target: AktivAsia’s broader network seeking deeper understanding and connections.
“Forging tailored skills”
Customised training programs designed to meet organisational or community-specific needs.
Target: Teams, organisations, or networks seeking specialised capacity-building support.
Participating in this training has been a highly rewarding experience, significantly enhancing my strategic campaigning capabilities. The interactive and participatory design allowed for deep skill development that has already had a positive impact on my professional outlook. I particularly valued the opportunity to network with fellow organizers; collaborative activities like Kadua were instrumental in building teamwork and long-term camaraderie. The insights gained here extend far beyond my own organization, and the collective energy of the participants has left me highly motivated to tackle complex advocacy challenges.
As a humanitarian worker and climate advocate, this training was instrumental in helping me deconstruct the specific factors that limited the effectiveness of my previous campaigns. It provided a critical diagnostic lens for past efforts while offering a much clearer strategic framework for the future. I now have a more defined vision for designing and executing advocacies that are both resilient and high-impact.
The two-day intensive training led by AktivAsia provided a clear strategic roadmap for our future initiatives. I now feel significantly more prepared to return to my organization and serve as an active catalyst for change. Beyond the theoretical knowledge, the workshop served to reignite our collective motivation and provided the professional confidence necessary to implement our ideas within a real-world context.
Entering the workshop, I felt a great deal of nervousness, but I left with a deep sense of fulfillment. AktivAsia was instrumental in reigniting my passion for social change. As my first formal leadership training, the mentorship from Elaine and Francis provided me with a clearer understanding of my potential and how I can effectively contribute to a better future. I truly hope AktivAsia continues to mobilize and train more advocates. It was a transformative experience to conclude my break with such meaningful professional growth.
Partnering with Move As One and AktivAsia for the Pandayan Foundational Campaign Training provided a much-needed perspective for the active mobility community. By highlighting walking—the most fundamental mode of transport—the program empowered participants to become trailblazers in the sector. The curriculum offered a comprehensive and holistic approach to advocating for walkability, turning abstract goals into tangible, actionable campaign strategies.
Interested in our training programs or looking to collaborate?
Get in touch with the AktivAsia team to learn more about our work across Asia.
