Building the Roots of Resilience: A Day of Discussion and Role-Play

The day began with a Lithuanian national breakfast, offering participants the opportunity to experience another country’s cultural traditions while enjoying a relaxed start to the morning. This was followed by a reflective activity in which participants created their own “resilience trees.” The exercise encouraged everyone to think about the roots, strengths, and resources that help individuals and communities remain resilient during difficult times.

The main session of the day focused on a structured debate addressing the roles of individuals and governments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were encouraged to research and analyse how different countries responded to the crisis. Through discussion and argumentation, they explored various perspectives on responsibility, leadership, and collective action. This activity not only deepened participants’ understanding of crisis management but also helped strengthen their critical thinking and debate skills.

The day concluded with an interactive role-play activity. Participants worked in groups and took on the roles of healthcare workers, government officials, and community leaders during the pandemic. Each group presented how their sector could contribute to controlling the spread of the virus and protecting communities. The presentations were followed by a question-and-answer session, allowing participants to further discuss ideas and explore different approaches to crisis response and cooperation.

Overall, the activities provided a practical and engaging way for participants to reflect on resilience, decision-making, and the importance of collaboration during times of crisis.

This project is funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the Youth International Program Agency.

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