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Groups may want to have the list of problems with them for their discussions:
if you think this is likely, you can divide them into working groups before the
brainstorming and ask a representative in each group to make a note of the
suggestions.
Allow the groups to decide on the form they want for their presentation and poster.
For example, they might want to draw a map of their imaginary community or
produce a poster in the form of an advertisement.
Do not give groups too long to present their posters: try to allow them no more
than 2 or 3 minutes. Tell them beforehand that the main points should be visible
on their posters!
Variations
Participants could present their ideal community in the form of a role play, rather than
a poster.
Ideas for action
Help participants to draw up an action plan for them to try to implement when they
go back to their communities. This could be a single (international) plan for the whole
group, or they could design them individually and then present them to the group for
suggestions and feedback.
Suggestions for follow up
If you want to pursue the theme of participation, look at Chapter 3 from Compass,
“Taking action”, and at the activity “Dosta!” in Compass online. This offers a step-by-step
approach to planning a community activity on the theme of Roma discrimination,
but you can also use it to draw up an action plan to address some of the problems
identified in this activity. The activity “Take a step upwards” in Compass online could
also be used to stimulate discussion of participants’ own perceptions of their ability
to take part in community decisions.
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