 DAWN South and Southeast Asia have successfully convened two (2) Regional Training Institutes, the first of which was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from August 27 to September 2, 2007, and the second in Manila, Philippines, from April 16-22, 2009. A total of fifty four (54) participants, (26 from the 1st and 28 from the 2nd) were drawn from more than fifteen (15) countries in the region based on specific selection criteria to ensure that participants reflected diverse country representations and advocacies. The training, which aimed to imbue DAWN's analytical approaches on how to understand and address issues that surround feminism, focused on the theme 'Feminist Advocacies for Interlinking Gender Justice and Economic Justice'. Resource persons/facilitators were a collaboration between DAWN and non-DAWN women, including DTI alumnae from the region who were involved in the preparation and finalization of the modules and sessions. The training utilized a combination of different methodologies, including workshops, plenary, case analysis for groups and individual journal writing. From the participants' evaluation, the training provided an inspiration for young feminists to continue their work in promoting gender equality by strengthening their own networks as well as by embarking on new initiatives.
Post-RTI commitments include a book project containing essays about participants’ experiences in advocacy work as feminists, as well as organizing a young women’s event similar to the Fiesta Feminista. Listservs for both RTIs have been set up to facilitate continued exchanges among alumnae.
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