The activities in Compasito have been designed to promote experiential learning about human rights for a wide variety of settings, learning styles and developmental levels. Compasito activities start with an abstract, imaginative situation that engages children as a group, but their debriefing and evaluation section moves to a more personal and individual level.

The debriefing and evaluation are the most important part of any activity. Without it, a Compasito activity is just an activity. Much more significant than missing an opportunity for human rights learning, however, omitting the debriefing can do real harm, reinforcing stereotypes and trivialising the emotions an activity can evoke in children. 

Because non-formal education of this kind appeals strongly to the emotions, certain human rights topics may come uncomfortably close to the reality of some children’s lives. Facilitators need to be mindful of this potential when they choose or adapt any activity for their group. 

Every activity in Compasito is presented in a format designed to help the facilitator select and run the activities that best fit the needs of the group. There are sample discussions questions, tips for facilitating and adapting the activity, and suggestions for follow-up activities the group could take on the human rights issues involved in the activity. 
 

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