Exercise bank

Search our collection of over 70 participatory learning exercises to find different types of exercise, for different audiences, focusing on different FORB related topics.

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Recognising and analysing violations

Covid-19 – legitimate limitations

A group discussion exercise based on case studies, designed to follow a knowledge input on legitimate limitations of FORB.

  • 2 h 10 min
  • Group exercise
  • Case study/scenario
Recognising and analysing violations

Two minute FORB mini-dramas

In this exercise, groups create and rehearse 2-minute dramas based on simple scenarios that they are provided with.

  • 1 h 30 min
  • Group exercise
  • Role-play/drama
Exploring freedom of religion or belief

One step forwards

In this simple role-play exercise, participants put themselves in the shoes of characters they are given and take a step forward if their character would agree with a statement read out by the facilitator.

  • 45 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Role-play/drama
Exploring freedom of religion or belief

The barometer

An interactive game in which participants place themselves along an imaginary line between ‘totally agree’ and ‘totally disagree’ in relation to statements on FORB and discuss their thoughts.

  • 25 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Game
FORB other rights and development

Speaking of religion

A think-pair-share exercise in which participants reflect on barriers to freely expressing religion or beliefs in their context.

  • 1 h 20 min
  • Multi-format exercise
  • Think-pair-share
FORB and gender

FORB and family law

A plenary discussion exercise based on a case study, that is designed to follow a knowledge input on family/personal status laws and violations of FORB.

  • 60 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Case study/scenario
Context analysis

A FORB map of our town

This exercise uses a flipchart ‘map’ of a town along with a set of characters to help participants map violations in their context.

  • 1 h 45 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Mapping exercise
Action planning

Bystanders and healers

In this exercise, participants reflect individually on times they have intervened to stop injustices (however small) and times they have done nothing.

  • 25 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Reflect and discuss
Ice-breakers and energisers

Water pitcher

A simple but effective exercise that introduces participatory learning methods and helps to set the tone.

  • 15 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Ice breaker

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Illustration Pakistani Christian women holding lit candles at mass.Illustration Pakistani Christian women holding lit candles at mass.

The FORB learning platform’s collection of exercises on FORB is such a treasure trove. There are so many useful exercises – my favourites are One step forwards and Once upon a time.