2015: Both CAN courses (in their initial format) were provided for a group of 26 government social workers drawn from each district of Lesotho and various participants from NGOs in Lesotho. CAN also provided some consultations to CBO (Community Based Organisations) groups. (see 2015 Training Report Lesotho) Both CAN courses were delivered in Eswatini to 29 participants drawn from various NGOs (see 2015 Training Report Eswatini) All feedback was positive.

2016: CAN improved the CAN methods course and delivered 7 training courses in Lesotho and Eswatini to a total of 125 participants from various government, NGO and academic institutions. For those that had received this training in 2015 a refresher course was delivered. In addition, 103 received training in the treatment of PTSD in children. A refresher course was provided for those who had been trained in 2015. Feedback was again very positive.

In Lesotho, the courses were attended by 18 District Social Workers, employed by The Ministry of Social Development, Child Welfare and Rehabilitation Officers, and one Generic Social Worker.

The first courses were also held at The National University of Lesotho, which wished to incorporate both courses into the curriculum for final fourth year social work students for the future. 53 students attended the CATT PTSD training and this number swelled to 75 for the CAN Methods training. The courses at the university proved a great success despite the large numbers attending.

In Eswatini there were 22 participants from various NGOs attending both courses: they gave good feedback on both (see

See the 2016 training report for Lesotho and Eswatini

2018: Following the success of the 2016 courses, The National University of Lesotho had incorporated both courses as an integral part of its fourth-year curriculum for undergraduates studying for a BA in social work. 57 students registered for both the Methods course and the Treatment of PTSD course. Once again, the courses were met with great enthusiasm and interest.

In Eswatini 11 members of NGO organisations attended both courses. Liaison was also established with The National University of Eswatini which expressed interest in having the courses there in the future.

See the 2018 training report for Lesotho and Eswatini

2019: At The National University of Lesotho, 86 final fourth year social work students attended both courses and were as enthusiastic as ever.

In Eswatini, both courses were provided to 11 youth mentors from our partner organisation Super Buddies, which has been very helpful throughout arranging courses and venues. Also, the first courses were provided by CAN at the National University of Eswatini to third-year social work students and members of NGOs making a total of 41 participants. Since the final year social work students are on work placements at that time of year, the University decided that it was best for the CAN courses to be delivered to students in their third year. . Combining the students with NGOs enabled future liaison and the planning of a joint project. The University incorporated the courses in its future curriculum and was congratulatory regarding their standard.

See the 2019 training report for Lesotho and Eswatini

2020: Both courses were provided at The National University of Lesotho, where 122 students attended them, and The National University of Eswatini, where 75 students and members of relevant NGOs attended. We were greeted with a royal welcome. A total of 197 new CAN Extension Workers therefore were trained in 2020 to develop culturally appropriate projects for children for the future and treat PTSD. Once again, we received enthusiastic feedback.

Overall, by 2020, CAN had trained 551 CAN Extension Workers to develop culturally appropriate projects for orphans and other children in need, and to treat children suffering from PTSD. We hope this will have a significant impact on improving the lives of orphans and other children in need in Africa and empowering and developing the Africa community-care system to benefit future generations.

The 2020 visit also aimed to capacitate handing over the main CAN Methods course to identified lecturers in the Universities concerned, to ensure that the course can continue without us in the future. All materials for the CAN methods course, including PowerPoint presentations and the training manual, were provided for them.

We were invited to take both courses to The University in Zambia, but this was thwarted by the onset of COVID, when visiting was not permitted, and the disruption which followed the epidemic.

See the 2020 training report.