Online training
Live, facilitator-led courses over Zoom with daily recordings — join an open session or have us run it for your team. Self-paced courses are also available on EMPO Academy.
Explore training topics → Browse self-paced courses →
Services
Practical capability for Myanmar's humanitarian and development work.
Training and consultancy delivered by experienced practitioners — online or in person, open to everyone or built for your organisation.
What we do
Six service lines, end to end.
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Online Training
Zoom + Academy
Live, facilitator-led courses over Zoom plus self-paced courses on EMPO Academy — open enrolment or run for your team.
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02
In-Person Training
On-site delivery
Hands-on workshops at premier venues in Yangon and at strategic locations across Myanmar, arranged end-to-end.
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03
Org. Development
Strategy + systems
Organisational development and capacity building — strategy, policy, MEAL and the systems your team runs on. Remote or deployed.
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04
Proposal Writing
Donor-ready drafts
We help you craft and refine winning proposals and concept notes — donor-ready, on deadline.
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05
Org. Profile
Identity + brand
A professional organisational profile that builds donor trust — content, design and brand, done for you.
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06
Web Development
Design + build
Modern, motion-rich websites designed and built for NGOs and CSOs in Myanmar — like this one.
Learn more →How to work with us
Open training, or built for your team.
Organised by EMPO
Open training
Join scheduled online and in-person sessions — in Yangon and across Myanmar — open to humanitarian and development workers from any organisation.
See the catalogue ↓Commissioned by you
Built for your organisation
We design and deliver training or consultancy contracted to you — online or in person, remote or deployed to your location.
Request a quote →EMPO Trainer Network
Trainers who know NGO work.
EMPO’s reviewed freelance network of trainers and consultants. NGO and humanitarian subjects only. All training is delivered in Burmese.
Your organisation needs training
- NGO and humanitarian subjects only
- All training is delivered in Burmese
You are a trainer or consultant
- Only for people with NGO work experience
- Freelance work, not a job. No guaranteed work.
Service details
Choose the support that fits.
In-person training
Hands-on workshops at premier venues in Yangon and at strategic locations across Myanmar, arranged end-to-end by EMPO. Join an open session or commission training for your organisation.
Explore training topics →Organisational development
Organisational development and capacity building — strategy, policy, MEAL and the systems your team runs on. Consultancy is commissioned for your organisation and delivered remotely or with deployment to your region or office.
Discuss your organisation's needs →Proposal writing
Support to craft and refine proposals and concept notes for donors. Tell us your team's mandate, the gap you are closing and your proposal deadline so we can scope the support.
Request proposal support →Training catalogue
What we train.
Eighteen practitioner-led courses for humanitarian and development professionals — available in person or online, by open enrolment or commissioned for your team.
Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Responsible aid delivery and positive change in affected areas.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Budget Management
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Financial planning, resource allocation and cost control.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA)
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Optimise aid delivery with efficiency and transparency.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Community Development
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Skills to grow social impact and community resilience.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Conflict Sensitivity & Do No Harm
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Mitigate unintended harm in conflict-affected settings.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Mitigate and manage risk; prepare and respond effectively.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Effective Communication Skills
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Convey ideas clearly and bridge cultural gaps.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Facilitation Skills
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Lead productive, inclusive dialogues and sessions.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Gender Equality
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Build inclusive workplaces and equitable opportunities.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
MEAL & Intensive Support
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Organisational Development
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Strengthen efficiency, strategic alignment and impact.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Personal Development
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Leadership, collaboration and resilience.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Project Management
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Planning, execution and evaluation of projects.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Proposal Writing
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Develop and refine proposals and concept notes for donors.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Report Writing
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Compelling, transparent reporting for donors.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
SPHERE
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Humanitarian standards for quality and accountability.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Supply Chain Management
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Optimise resources and improve service delivery.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Other Training & Services
Live Zoom or in person
- Focus
- Tailored training and consultancy for your needs.
- For
- Humanitarian & development professionals
- Format
- Online or in person; open or commissioned
- Duration & dates
- Ask EMPO for current options
Pricing is tailored to each engagement — tell us what you need and we'll send a quote.
Request a training →Questions, answered
Frequently asked.
Does EMPO offer training in person or online?
Both. EMPO runs live online courses over Zoom (with daily recordings) and in-person workshops in Yangon and at strategic locations across Myanmar. Sessions can be open-enrolment or commissioned for your organisation.
Where does EMPO deliver in-person training?
In Yangon at premier venues, and at strategic locations outside Yangon — all arranged end-to-end by EMPO.
Can EMPO design a training or consultancy programme for our organisation?
Yes. We design and deliver commissioned training and consultancy — online or in person, remote or deployed to your location — tailored to your team's mandate and goals.
What topics does EMPO train?
18+ practitioner-led courses including MEAL, Proposal & Report Writing, Project Management, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA), Conflict Sensitivity & Do No Harm, Disaster Risk Reduction, Gender Equality, SPHERE, Supply Chain Management and Facilitation Skills.
How much does EMPO training cost?
Pricing is tailored to each engagement. Tell us your scope and we'll send a quote — email contact@empomm.com or use the contact form.
Does EMPO provide certificates?
Yes. Participants receive a certificate of completion, and EMPO Academy courses include publicly-verifiable certificates.
Who does EMPO serve?
NGOs, INGOs, CSOs, CBOs and humanitarian & development professionals across Myanmar.
How we work
Tailored, hands-on, practitioner-led.
01
Scope
We learn your team, mandate and the gap you're closing.
02
Tailor
We shape the curriculum, materials and format around that — using adult-learning methods.
03
Deliver
Interactive, facilitator-led sessions — in person or live on Zoom, recorded daily.
04
Follow through
A completion report with recommendations, materials, and certificates for participants.
1,200+
People trained
15
Trusted partners
2025
Serving since
Tell us what your team needs.
Bring us the gap you're closing — a new mandate, a stretched team, a proposal deadline — and we'll shape the support around it.