The National Party of Suriname (NPS) has taken significant steps to strengthen community organizing capabilities through a specialized skills training program conducted on Saturday. The party’s Educational Institute organized the “Community Mobilization Skills” workshop specifically for members of the Albina subdivision in the Marowijne district.
The training initiative was formally inaugurated by Lygia Pinas, Coordinator of the Albina subdivision, marking the party’s continued commitment to grassroots development. Party Leader Gregory Rusland emphasized the NPS’s dedication to supporting local chapters and subdivisions through comprehensive capacity-building programs. He expressed confidence that participants would leverage their newly acquired knowledge to enhance community activity organization within their respective regions.
Throughout the practical training sessions, attendees gained essential skills in three critical areas: project planning, project management, and time management techniques. The curriculum focused on teaching effective and efficient project implementation strategies, including budget development for securing project financing. The structured program consisted of three comprehensive sessions designed to provide hands-on learning experiences.
Expert instruction was provided by Virginia Asin-Oostburg, Chair of the NPS Educational Institute, alongside co-trainer Leon Brunings. The ceremonial certificate distribution was conducted by Dorothy Hoever and Shanelle Welzijn, both affiliated with the Educational Institute’s management board. The event concluded with participants receiving formal recognition for their completed training, symbolizing the party’s ongoing commitment to its “A Nyun Pasi” (A New Path) development strategy leading toward 2030.