Y-PEER Bhutan is pleased to announce a call for applications for facilitators for the upcoming Theatre-Based Training Workshop, which will be conducted from 13th to 15th July 2026.

The training is being organised as part of the SHIFT Campaign: “Y-LEARN SRHR” in partnership with Save the Children Bhutan. The workshop aims to strengthen the capacity of Y-PEER Bhutan members to use theatre, participatory drama, and creative performance methods as tools for advocacy and awareness.

Through this training, participants will be equipped with practical theatre skills and participatory drama methodologies that will enable them to deliver effective and youth-friendly messages on important social issues, including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender equality, and gender-based violence (GBV).

About the Training

The Theatre-Based Training Workshop will bring together Y-PEER Bhutan members to explore how performing arts can be used as a powerful medium for learning, reflection, dialogue, and community engagement.

The training will focus on building participants’ confidence and skills in using theatre as an advocacy tool. Participants will learn how to develop messages, create performances, engage audiences, and use drama to encourage meaningful conversations around SRHR, gender equality, and GBV.

Following the training, participants will also be supported to develop youth-led theatre outreach action plans, which will guide them in carrying out awareness activities in their respective communities, colleges, and networks.

Call for Participants

Y-PEER Bhutan is inviting applications from interested and committed Y-PEER members to participate in the Theatre-Based Training Workshop.

Selected participants will be expected to actively take part in all sessions, group activities, discussions, and practical exercises throughout the three-day training. They will also be supported to develop youth-led theatre outreach action plans, which can be implemented in their colleges, communities, or Y-PEER networks after the training.

This opportunity is ideal for members who are passionate about advocacy, interested in creative communication, and willing to use theatre as a platform to raise awareness on SRHR, gender equality, and GBV.

Eligibility Criteria

Interested applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be an active Y-PEER Bhutan member.
• Preference will be given to those who have completed the National Training of Trainers.
• Must be interested in theatre, storytelling, advocacy, and creative communication.
• Must be available for the full training from 13th to 15th July 2026.
• Must be willing to support the development and implementation of youth-led theatre outreach action plans.
• Must be committed to promoting SRHR, gender equality, and the prevention of gender-based violence through youth-led advocacy.

What Participants Will Gain

Through this training, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Learn basic theatre and participatory drama techniques.
• Build confidence in using performing arts for advocacy.
• Understand how theatre can be used to communicate SRHR, gender equality, and GBV messages.
• Strengthen storytelling, teamwork, creativity, and public engagement skills.
• Learn how to develop youth-friendly and impactful advocacy messages.
• Work with other Y-PEER members to develop theatre-based outreach action plans.
• Contribute to future youth-led awareness activities under the SHIFT Campaign.

Expectations from Selected Participants

Selected participants will be expected to:

• Attend the full three-day training.
• Actively participate in all sessions, discussions, group work, and theatre activities.
• Respect the learning space and contribute to an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Work with fellow participants to develop practical theatre-based outreach ideas.
• Support follow-up activities and youth-led theatre outreach initiatives after the training.
• Apply the knowledge and skills gained to strengthen advocacy within their respective networks and communities.

Please apply through this link: https://forms.gle/MfxKQv4U7TASiXo17

Interested Y-PEER Bhutan members are encouraged to submit their applications before:

9th July 2026, 12:00 noon

*Late applications may not be considered.

For any queries or clarification, please contact: ypeer.bhutan@gmail.com