Ascend Development Solutions

Expert-led trainings supporting governance, compliance, and institutional growth.

SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Training
Applying SDGs to LGU planning, corporate programs, and NGO projects.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Training
ESG fundamentals and integration for private companies, foundations, and development partners.

Organizational Development & Sustainability, including:

  • Strategic & operational planning
  • Governance and leadership systems
  • Program design & Theory of Change
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
  • Resource mobilization & partnerships
  • Inclusive policies and workplace practices

DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) for Workplaces
Practical training for private companies and institutions on inclusive policies, safe reporting, and respectful workplaces.

Safeguarding, Ethics & Grievance Mechanisms
For NGOs, schools, and organizations on safeguarding, ethics, and complaint-handling systems.

Additional High-Demand Trainings (Across Sectors)

  • For Government & LGUs
  • Inclusive Governance & Gender-Responsive Planning
  • LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Public Service Delivery
  • Community Engagement & Participatory Governance
  • For Private Companies
  • Inclusive Leadership & People Management
  • ESG, Social Compliance & Labor Standards
  • Mental Health & Psychosocial Support at Work
  • For NGOs & CSOs
  • Proposal Writing & Grant Readiness
  • Project Management & Reporting
  • MEL Systems & Impact Measurement
  • For Schools & Youth Institutions
  • Safe Schools & Anti-Bullying Training
  • Student Mental Health & Peer Support
  • Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement

Interested in a Training or Collaboration?

Trainings may be offered as:

  • Open community sessions
  • Customized workshops for LGUs, schools, NGOs, private companies, or community groups
  • Online or in-person formats

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