“Voices of Tomorrow” Training Programme 2025-26: Fostering Skills, Cultural Understanding, and Leadership Among Ethnically Diverse Youths

This year’s “Voices of Tomorrow” programme maintained its core focus on enhancing essential skills, cultural understanding ability, and opportunities for personal growth. WEDO GLOBAL as the training partner of Christian Action, curated ten sessions for the 17 ethnically diverse youths in the new cohort of the Diversity Hub's "Voices of Tomorrow" Training Programme. The program aims to build confidence, enhance communication and leadership skills, foster teamwork, and promote cultural awareness, enabling participants to apply these learnings in their schools, communities, and early careers.

The training started with understanding themselves and others. As they explored different cultural perspectives, trainees gained a better understanding of their own identities and developed a greater appreciation for each other’s stories and backgrounds. This exploration strengthened bonds within the group, creating a safe and comfortable environment for sharing personal experiences and allowing them to support and learn from one another.

"I was able to relate and empathise with everyone’s story which was really fulfilling. Hearing the diverse experiences of my peers helped me cultivate greater respect and understanding for others." Trainee

Growth mindset was also a core focus of the training, trainees cultivated a continuous learning attitude, learning valuable insights from peer feedback. Their confidence grew through ongoing presentation practice, enhancing not only their intonation and body language but also their participation in discussions. Some quieter trainees also became more active in discussions and speaking up. These small yet meaningful actions demonstrated their improved communication skills and a strengthened belief in their ability to grow together.

"I am finally able to present without stuttering or saying "whatever”, and I’m grateful for listening to others opinions.” Trainee

"I noticed that they’ve become closer and more willing to share their personal stories and experiences, so there’s definitely a stronger sense of community. I’ve also noticed a few trainees became more confident as well, from the way they speak and present themselves." Trainer

The trainees transformed from passive participants to active co-creators of their learning experience. In a session focused on mental health, one trainee took the initiative to lead a mindfulness exercise for the group. In later presentation sessions, trainees stepped into facilitator roles, showcasing their collaborative learning and growth.

We take pride in the positive changes and improvements observed in all the trainees. The program equips them with essential skills to become leaders of change in an increasingly diverse world. Through the connections and insights they have developed, they are empowered to uplift and support others in their communities, foster collaboration, and make contributions to a more inclusive society. We look forward to growing alongside them and continuing our collaboration with all partners to further promote diversity and inclusion.

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