The ban started in 2006, on Tanzania's Zanzibar archipelago. The Zanzibar islands on the Indian Ocean are famous for their pristine beaches and their history of trade in spices and slaves. Today, Zanzibar depends on tourism for most of its income. One month after this island paradise was named as...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, We Are Connected and a basket A ball of yarn A large roll of plain paper, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Activity 5, Creating a Web is a shorter version of this activity. Read both, and choose one. Print the Leader...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, We Are Connected and a basket A ball of yarn Preparation for Activity Alternate Activity 3, A Web of Responsibility, a longer version of this activity, results in a large mural. Read both activities and choose one. Print Leader...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, Who Does It? Preparation for Activity Read the Leader Resource. If you wish to add items to the list, insert them where they belong in the progression of responsibility the list offers....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Paper, Plastic or Cloth?" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to present it. Optional: Copy the story for all participants....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Adapt the Taking It Home section and copy for all participants. Optional: Print the closing quotation (below) for a volunteer to read. Description of...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Group covenant (Workshop 1) Optional: Bicycle Rack newsprint sheet (Workshop 1) Optional: Alternate Activity 1, Real Life Challenges Preparation for Activity R...

Dilemma 1 People, especially women and girls, are often told to respect their bodies and themselves by rejecting pressure to have sex when they do not want to. Saying "no" is associated with good self-esteem and sexual health....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Respect Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Adapt the Leader Resource to include just the dilemmas you plan to use in this activity. Make copies-for yourself, for volunteer role-players, and, if you wish, for all participants....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Building Respect: Reverend Joseph Jordan" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Optional: Copy the story for all participants....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Adapt the Taking It Home section and copy for all participants. Optional: Print the closing quotation (below) for a volunteer to read. Description of...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Group covenant (Workshop 1) Optional: Bicycle Rack newsprint sheet (Workshop 1) Optional: Alternate Activity 1, Real Life Challenges Preparation for Activity R...

Dilemma 1 A friend confides to you that he has committed a particular crime and you promise never to tell. Discovering that an innocent person has been accused of the crime, you plead with your friend to give himself up. He refuses and reminds you of your promise. What should you do? In general,...

Idol of Sita at Sita Marhi photograph by Bala Subs. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Feathers on the Wind" Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Optional: Copy the story for all participants. Description of Activity Participants share a story about harmful words. Tell or read the story.

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Sita's Reputation" Leader Resource 2, Sita Preparation for Activity Read the story so you can present it effectively. Print the Leader Resource to show participants....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Integrity Dilemmas Preparation for Activity Print several copies of the Leader Resource, for yourself and volunteer readers. Description of Activity Youth discuss scenarios involving ethical dilemmas....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Adapt the Taking It Home section and copy for all participants. Optional: Print the closing quotation (below) for a volunteer to read. Description of...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Group covenant (Workshop 1) Optional: Bicycle Rack newsprint sheet (Workshop 1) Optional: Alternate Activity 1, Real Life Challenges Preparation for Activity R...

VIRTUES Courage Generosity Temperance Pride Patience or Good Temper Truthfulness Wittiness Modesty Friendliness Righteous Indignation EXTREMES Cowardice/Foolhardiness Boastfulness/Self-Depreciation Self-indulgence/Insensibility Buffoonery/Boorishness Extravagance/Stinginess...