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.

Evaluation and follow-up

On target

A very simple participatory evaluation exercise, which is particularly good for groups that need support in talking freely.

  • 20 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Feedback
FORB other rights and development

Pass it on

A twist on the internationally popular whispering game.

  • 25 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Game
Exploring human rights

The clifftop

An intriguing and thought-provoking problem-solving exercise that combines groupwork and plenary discussion with a knowledge input on legal and moral duty bearers.

  • 1 h 5 min
  • Group exercise
  • Draw and discuss
Action planning

Talking about tactics

A brainstorming and discussion exercise in which participants learn about tactics for protecting and promoting human rights.

  • 1 h 55 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Brainstorm
Action planning

Action planning with the gender integration continuum

Participants work together to complete an action plan template, incorporating gender aware approaches.

  • 2 h 40 min
  • Group exercise
  • Groupwork
Evaluation and follow-up

My backpack is full of…

An effective reflection exercise in which participants draw or write things they have learned, or wish to leave behind.

  • 30-45 min
  • Individual exercise
  • Draw and share
Context analysis

Change chairs

A fun, physical and thought-provoking game in which participants swap chairs if they agree with a statement read out.

  • 20 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Game
Exploring freedom of religion or belief

The dots

A simple, effective non-verbal game. Requires no previous knowledge of freedom of religion or belief (FORB) among participants.

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

The widows of Kandhamal

Participants read a blog text describing the aftermath of violence targeting a religious minority, identifying which articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have been violated.

  • 60 min
  • Buzz group exercise
  • Analyse

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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.