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.

Context analysis

The problem tree

Groups work together to apply the problem tree tool to a specific FORB violation in their local context, as a first step towards creating positive change.

  • 1 h 30 min
  • Group exercise
  • Analyse
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
Ice-breakers and energisers

Self-portrait

A drawing exercise in which participants introduce themselves by creating a self-portrait showing their head, heart, and hands.

  • 30-50 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Draw and discuss, Ice breaker
Action planning

The double diamond

This exercise introduces the double diamond model of structured idea development for action planning.

  • 3 h 30 min
  • Multi-format exercise
  • Brainstorm
Exploring human rights

Human needs – human rights

An exercise that combines groupwork and plenary discussion to help participants connect their human needs and their human rights under international law.

  • 60 min
  • Multi-format exercise
  • Discuss, Reflect
Context analysis

The web of good

A fun game and a good opening exercise for sessions focused on context analysis. Participants stand in a ring and throw a ball of wool to each other.

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

FORB in my day

A think-pair-share exercise in which participants reflect on how they think, believe, belong, practice, question and refuse in their daily lives.

  • 30-45 min
  • Multi-format exercise
  • Think-pair-share
Ice-breakers and energisers

Pass the basket

A simple participatory exercise allowing participants to contribute ground rules anonymously.

  • 15 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Ground rules, Ice breaker
FORB other rights and development

The hate speech barometer

A game in which participants stand on a line between two corners of the room to signify how likely they think it is that a hate speech statement will lead to acts of discrimination, hostility or violence.

  • 1 h 5 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Game

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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.