Orphans and Vulnerable Children - CRIN

For this activity you will need:

 Flipchart and markers

 Copies of Handout 1

To facilitate this activity:

1 Ask participants to form two groups and ask them to do the following:

Group 1: To discuss and list the characteristics of a child who is developing well.

Group 2: To discuss and list the characteristics of a child who may not be developing well.

Explain that these characteristics are known as indicatorsor outward signs, usually displays of

behaviour, of a child’s well-being. When groups are ready, record their answers on the flipchart.

2 Hand out copies of Handout 1 and briefly go through

these indicators with participants as they may not have

been included on their group lists.

3 If time permits, have one or more volunteers from

one group to act out the characteristics or indicators

of a child who is developing well; and then get one

or more volunteers from the other group to role-play

the characteristics of a child who is developing poorly.

Keep these role-plays short so that there is time for

discussion, if necessary.

30 minutes

(^164) Unit 2, Module 2 Guide to Mobilising and Strengthening Community-Led Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children