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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Context analysis

The forcefield

This exercise introduces the forcefield analysis tool. Groups work together to apply it to a specific FORB problem in their local context.

  • 60 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Brainstorm
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

Challenging pillars of power

A group work exercise in which participants critically analyse sources of power and ‘pillars’ of power that perpetuate a specific violation of FORB.

  • 2 h 45 min
  • Group exercise
  • Analyse
Ice-breakers and energisers

Pot luck

In this fun exercise, participants have 1 minute to cut or tear out an image but very few participants have scissors. Works well as an ice-breaker.

  • 20 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Game, Ice breaker
Recognising and analysing violations

A closer look at limitations

A plenary discussion exercise in which participants assess whether four short examples of limitations to FORB are legitimate or not.

  • 30 min
  • Plenary exercise
  • Analyse
Recognising and analysing violations

The president’s advisors

In this role-play exercise, the participants have just been appointed as the President’s Religious Affairs Advisors and have to work together to make recommendations to the President.

  • 55 min – 1 h 35 minutes
  • Group exercise
  • Role-play/drama
Context analysis

Research teams

Using research questions and reports on the state of FORB in the country, participants work in groups to investigate different dimensions of the right to freedom of religion or belief.

  • 1 h 50 min
  • Group exercise
  • Analyse
FORB and gender

Different dangers

Quick sorting and listing exercises in small groups are followed by plenary discussion.

  • 1 h 40 min
  • Group exercise
  • Sorting exercise
Recognising and analysing violations

Rights and regulations

An interactive team quiz in which participants work together to decide whether a proposed law is a legitimate limitation of FORB or not.

  • 55 min
  • Group exercise
  • Quiz

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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.