Each year, staff meet to discuss the needs of the project and the organisation, and form a staff development plan for the following year. Staff take part in training sessions, workshops, language courses and study trips. In 2006 two staff members, Nan and Poom, will travel to the United States to work as interns with the Northwest Leadership Foundation.

In 2005 staff development activities included a gender workshop with Lea Davis (a representative from TEAR Australia), leadership training with the Northwest Leadership Foundation and a staff retreat at Ko Chang.

 At our annual retreat, staff have the opportunity to develop spiritually, build stronger relationships, reflect on the vision of our organisation, and consolidate plans to achieve that vision.