Fake News?
Participants will: Participants will develop: Before you start Materials Newspaper cuttings, different coloured pens/highlighters. What to do Divide the group into pairs, giving each pair two different coloured pens and one or more newspaper cuttings. Ask each pair to mark all the facts in the article in one colour (using the same colour each time) […]
Ribbons Knot
Basically one group does a dance around a maypole to create a knot of ribbons. Second group take the ends and attempts to undo it. More complex if done silently
Paper making
Make your own sheets of paper and discover the power of recycling!
Child soldiers
An activity using testimonies of child soldiers to explore their experiences and compare them to participants’ understanding of childhood.
When I am in a conflict situation…
A simple activity about recognising our own behaviour and the ways we deal with conflict.
Vote Vote Vote!
Practice some democracy with your group!
The Power of Youth
Simulate group identities and behaviour to explore the potential for young people to change their society and end conflicts.
Campaign Planning Scenario
Plan your own campaign to shift the thinking of politicians and decision-makers on an issue that matters to you.
Identity maps
An activity to think about and visually represent our identities and then discuss and analyse how personal identities can cause conflicts.
Time Capsule
Go on a time travelling adventure by making a time capsule
Damper Bread
Learn how to cook damper bread on a campfire, barbecue or in the oven
Songs That Change the World
Explore folk traditions of repurposing popular songs and discuss issues your group cares about