Who I Am
Workshop on gender, gender roles and self-understanding
Focus area: Gender & gender roles । Age: 10–14 । SDG 5 – Gender equality
Description:
“Who I am” explores gender and gender roles in a safe, creative and child-friendly way. The focus is on helping children understand that all people can express themselves freely – without restrictions from stereotypical expectations.
The workshop strengthens equality, respect and understanding for diverse ways of being themselves.
Creative Practical Activity
Children make an “I-can-do-anything” super figure – a drawn or collage-based figure that breaks classic gender roles. The figure shows that both boys, girls and everyone else can be strong, creative, calm, brave and caring.
- Draw or cut out your own super figure without gender restrictions
- Add strengths and superpowers (e.g. courage, love, consideration, curiosity)
- Conversation: “What can my figure do? What can I do?”
Digital Activity
We use **Microsoft Designer** to create a digital mini-poster: “There are no girl things or boy things – there are MY things”. Children choose colors, images and words that fit their personality, not their gender.
- Choose colors and symbols that represent you
- Write words: “I am…” (e.g. strong, friendly, creative, calm, fast)
- Export and print the poster
Learning objectives
- Understanding gender and gender roles
- Breaking stereotypical expectations
- Strengthening self-esteem and freedom to express oneself
- Respect for diverse forms of expression and identities
Workshop-structure
(2 hours)
- Intro: What is gender & gender roles? (10 min)
- Creative activity: Super figure without gender limitations (40 min)
- Reflection in circle: “What can all people do?” (10 min)
- Digital activity: My equality poster in Designer (40 min)
- Presentation & joint conclusion (20 min)
Practical Information
- Duration: 2 hours
- Alder: 10–14 år
- Group size: 6–20 children
- Materials and iPads provided
- Mentors (15–19 years) support throughout the process
