The Diocese of Kalay successfully conducted a one-week Project Proposal Writing Training from June 29 to July 4 at St. Patrick Hall, Diocesan Centre, equipping clergy, seminarians, and religious sisters with practical skills to develop effective projects responding to the needs of vulnerable communities.

Under the leadership of Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang, the training was organized by the Diocese of Kalay and hosted by Kalay Karuna Myanmar Social Services (KMSS). It was facilitated by Mr. Alex Uk Lian Mawi, who guided participants through the principles and techniques of project planning, proposal writing, budgeting, and project management.

Participants and Training Content

The participants consisted of 13 individuals: four seminarians preparing for diaconate ordination, three priests, and six religious sisters. All are actively engaged in various pastoral and social ministries within the diocese.

Throughout the week, participants learned how to identify community needs, formulate realistic project objectives, prepare funding proposals, and monitor and evaluate development initiatives. The training combined lectures, group discussions, and practical exercises, enabling participants to apply their newly acquired knowledge to real-life pastoral situations.

Strengthening the Church’s Social Mission

According to the Diocese of Kalay, the primary objective of the training was to strengthen the Church’s social ministry by enabling pastoral workers to design sustainable projects that serve those most in need. The diocese seeks to build bridges between those with resources and those living in poverty by fostering solidarity, encouraging mutual support, and promoting the Church’s mission of charity and social justice.

The initiative reflects the Diocese of Kalay’s ongoing commitment to the Church’s social mission by empowering clergy and religious to respond more effectively to the humanitarian and development needs of local communities.

A Renewed Commitment

Organizers expressed hope that the participants would use the skills gained during the training to prepare quality project proposals that will benefit the poor and contribute to the integral development of society.

The week-long formation concluded with a renewed commitment among participants to place their knowledge and skills at the service of the Church and the people, especially the poor and marginalized.

Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang, who has prioritized social ministry since his appointment as bishop of Kalay, has consistently emphasized the importance of equipping pastoral workers with practical skills to address the growing humanitarian needs in the diocese. The training marks another step in the diocese’s efforts to build local capacity for sustainable development and compassionate service.

By RVA Tedim Chin Service