The Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA), in collaboration with IFES Sri Lanka, successfully conducted the She Leads Advanced Training for 28 young women, representing the plantation sector. Having previously completed the She Leads Beginners’ Training, these participants returned to further enhance their leadership skills through an in-depth and immersive experience.
The program focused on the following topics:
· Understanding Local Councils & Emerging Trends
· The Role of Women in Local Development
· Transforming into a Public Leader (SWOT Analysis)
· Community Representation & Advocacy
· Stakeholder Analysis & Lobbying
· Project Proposal Development
· Negotiation skills
· Engaging with Local Committees
Participants shared their practical experiences, learned how to tackle challenges in contextual leadership, and refined their advocacy initiatives. As a next step, each participant received a stipend to implement an advocacy project in their community, under the supervision of FSLGA.
This initiative, funded by the Australian Government under the ‘Strengthening Governance’ project, is a crucial step in empowering women to lead change in their communities! 
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