Resources/Materials for Activities:

Flipchart, markers, tape, gym facility/outside field/large room, sports equipment (basketball, volleyball, Frisbee, etc.) video camera/tape recorder (optional).

1. AWAKEN

a) Icebreaker

Back-To-Back Game:

• Facilitator instructs participants to pair off with someone they do not know, standing back-to-back.
• Pairs change partners for each scenario.
• One minute is allowed for each scenario.
• Pairs face each other when acting out a scene.
  Sample scenes:
  • You are meeting your best friend, whom you have not seen for 10 years.
  • You bump into an opposing gang member on your turf.
  • You greet your Mom at her birthday party.
  • Your favorite teacher in Primary School comes to your High School graduation.

Time: 30 min.

Materials:
- flipchart
- pen
- tape
- scissors

a) Large Group Discussion

The objective of this exercise is to define the basic elements of communication and link them to body smarts. Use the icebreaker scenarios as examples.

Facilitator Instructions:

• Write participants’ answers on flipchart.
• Tape chart papers around the room.