| BG.4 | Extreme weather: Story-telling circle | |
| Partner organization (who designed it) | SCAS | |
| Overall description (Tell us the story of this activity) | This interactive practice is based on the organization of a story-telling circle. Participants will aim at sharing extreme weather stories from their past, their community or friends’ experience. Discussions will aim at identifying the causes of such events, possible scenarios for help or timely reaction and the role of community in such events. | |
| Total Duration: | 3 hrs. | |
| Group size: | 10 -15 people. Mix of older adults (e.g., grandparents, retirees, seniors) and younger participants (e.g., teenagers and other young people). | |
| List of materials: (from pens to papers to Wi-Fi to an elephant) | Comfortable room with seating arrangements (chairs, pillows on floor etc.). | |
| Activity’s objectives: (what do you want to achieve by delivering this activity) | To foster intergenerational collaboration and story sharing; To discuss experiences with extreme weather To discuss the role of communities in such scenarios; To identify ways of collaboration and help. | |
| memory archive timeline: information, picture and link. e.g. short story. | 03.02.1963 The big flooding of river Arda in Kurdzhali  Image source: Bulgarian photo archives, фотоАрхив.bg https://photoarchives.archives.bg/thumbnail/image=/21/21000445_001_m.jpg | |
| Step-by-Step Description | ||
| Time: (mins) | Activity Description: Include all the steps needed, Include notes for the facilitation. | |
| 10 mins | STEP 1. Introduce the goal of the storytelling circle. To facilitate and kick-start the discussions the facilitator will tell their own story of such extreme weather events. | |
| 2 hr 30 mins | STEP 2. Participants share Each participant will have the option to share their story and experience. The facilitator must make sure that there is an established order in the story sharing. Each participant must be encouraged to think about and share an event. | |
| 20 mins | STEP 6: Reflection Participants are asked to reflect on what they have learned from the activity. Which story was the most impactful for them? | |
| Extra information we need to take into account. Notes for facilitation etc (in case needed) | No | |
| Preparations for the activity: (what do you need to do, who needs to do it, etc.) | ||
| Evaluation of the activity: (Describe how will you explore what worked, what did not, what should be changed, what as the impact, was the objective achieved and to what extent…) | Encourage participants to share their reflections and insights. Use open-ended questions to explore their perspectives Facilitate structured discussions to gather information about participants motivation, feelings and thoughts on the topics. | |
| Expected Outcomes: What are the expected learning outcomes, social outcomes, or other benefits. Describe how it contributes to collecting and sharing socio-ecological memories. | Increased awareness of extreme weather experiences; Increased awareness of possible causes of such events; Increased awareness of the importance of community in such conditions; | |
| Appendices (If relevant – handouts, internet links, etc.) | ||
Extreme weather: Story-telling circle
