Unity in Diversity
Workshop on racism, diversity and respect
Focus area: Racism। Age: 4–14। SDG 10 – Reduce Inequality
Description:
“Unity in Diversity” is a creative and dialogue-based workshop where children learn about diversity, skin tones, melanin, respect and unity. Through both practical and digital activities, children discover that diversity is a strength.
The workshop is developed with a focus on circular economy, empathy and digital creativity.
Creative Practical Activity
Children create linked hands in different skin tones using recycled paper. Along the way, we talk about what melanin is and how people can be different and still be part of the same community.
- Draw and paint hands
- Recycled paper is cut into hand figures
- Children color skin tones with crayons or paint
- Linked hands are assembled into a “diversity chain”
Digital Activity
Children use iPads and Canva to design graphic posters with hands in different skin tones and symbols for community, friendship and respect.
- Introduction to Canva as a digital learning tool
- Children work in templates and create their own poster
- Option for printing or digital sharing
Learning objectives
- Understanding diversity and respect
- Insight into melanin and skin tones
- Strengthening empathy and a sense of community
- Creative expression through recycled materials
- Digital design understanding via Canva
Workshop-structure
(2 hours)
- Intro: What is diversity? (10 min)
- Talk about skin tones, melanin and community (10 min)
- Creative activity: “The Diversity Chain” (40 min)
- Pause & reflection (10 min)
- Digital activity in Canva (40 min)
- Exhibition, sharing and rounding off (10 min)
Practical Information
- Duration: 2 hours
- Ages: 4–14 years
- Group size: 6–20 children
- Materials and iPads provided
- Mentors (15–19 years) support throughout the process
