Mabel Abatania
2024/2025 CIVAL Alumni
One thing you remember about CIVAL/ ASeTTS Community Leadership Program:
Hard to pick one…There was a great teamwork between participants even though we were strangers at the start, and the program was informative and fun.
One thing that was useful that you took out of CIVAL/ASeTTS Community Leadership Program:
Grant writing resources and industry contacts.
What part of CIVAL/ ASeTTS Community Leadership Program had the biggest impact on you / stayed with you:
The ASeTTS facilitators were attuned to the cultural, religious and learning needs needs of participants. The program filled me with the confidence to reconnect with my community, and push for the resources we need to thrive.
Your message to future CIVAL participants:
You will gain significant personal and professional growth through the content and your interactions with fellow participants. You will get the most out of it if you commit and actively engage. Don’t be a passive participant.
