SECTION 1 · FORMING THE GROUP · ACTIVITY 1.1
Quotes and Introductions AIM OF ACTIVITY
To introduce each participant to the group, using the medium of quotes from around the world. TIME NEEDED
MATERIALS NEEDED
20 minutes (depends on the size of the group)
Quotes
ACTIVITY OUTLINE
1 Lay out the quotes on a table in advance. 2 As participants are entering the room, or before the session begins, invite them to chose a quote that appeals to them.
3 When everyone is seated in a circle, invite people to share: (a) Their name (b) Something about themselves, e.g. where in Ireland they have come from/where they were overseas (if they have been to different places), etc. (c) Read out their quote and explain why they chose it.
4 After each person speaks, affirm what they said so that you welcome and acknowledge each person, and it can help to repeat their name, e.g. ‘Thank you Caroline’ as a reminder for others in the group.
5 This might be the first time some of the participants have met so it is important that a safe space is created (as it is not always easy to speak in front of a big group!) HOW THIS ACTIVITY COULD BE ADAPTED l You could source other quotes, e.g. quotes more directed towards Action; quotes more
directed towards Education, etc. l Images could be used instead of quotes, try New Internationalist www.newint.org or
Lonely Planet www.lonelyplanet.com for images from around the world. SOURCE l Children in Crossfire.
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