Structuring a public speaking programme for youth empowerment
Context
Public speaking is a powerful lever for empowerment, self-confidence and civic participation. Yet many young people don't always have the spaces or tools they need to express their ideas.
As Secretary General, I contributed to the association's development and to organising activities that help young people build their public speaking skills, critical thinking and self-confidence.
My role
Secretary General, board member: association governance, tracking decisions and supporting the different teams.
My main contributions
Contributing to the association's governance
- Organising board meetings and writing minutes
- Tracking collectively made decisions
- Coordinating the association's activities
Supporting the different teams and the competition's organisation
- Supporting teams and facilitating information flow
- Overseeing overall organisation and coordinating with volunteer teams
The essentials
- Population reached
- Young people, public speaking competition participants
- Key skills
- Nonprofit governance, coordination, communication
- Partners involved
- Eloquentia Montpellier's board and volunteer teams
- Impact
- Supporting youth empowerment through public speaking
Results
- Taking part in governance as a board member
- Organising and tracking board meetings
- Contributing to organising the public speaking competition
Skills mobilised
What this experience taught me
This experience introduced me to the responsibilities involved in running an association's governance. It reinforced my conviction that public speaking is a tool for empowerment, fostering civic engagement and a sense of agency.
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