Video to support training of facilitators that explains how to lead a game on Climate Change and Gender with members of a community.
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Example of Gender & Climate Game done by the Red Cross that helps participants estimate risk and make choices.
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Earth Girl 2: Tsunami, is the working title of a computer game about saving communities from tsunami disasters. The game provides an opportunity for learning about tsunami precursors and evacuation best practices, as well as for practicing disaster preparedness. The main goal in the game is to save the people who live in a cluster
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A 3-minute demo of Earth Girl: The Natural Disaster Fighter. A game of awareness, preparedness and survival developed by the Artist-in-Residence Group at the Earth Observatory of Singapore. Follow Collections
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Group Members: Emily Chen, Senem Cinar, Jessy Ji, Ryan Raffa, Jennifer Schubert Goal: Focusing on natural disasters (earthquake, flood, typhoon, etc), our goal is to develop a relief preparedness education game for teenagers and young adults. Design Question: What is a community-based learning experience that will accurately inform teenagers and young adults about the unpredictable
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“In the absence of the play-spirit, civilization is impossible.” Johan Huizinga, Homo Ludens, 1938. Game play can be deadly earnest. Nations stake their honour on a leather ball, soldiers march on parade, and the people of at-risk communities act out their own survival. The Red Cross and Red Crescent Climate Centre designs and uses games
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The purpose of this guideline is to provide guidance to Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies on effectively engaging in informal Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) educational initiatives. This publication is meant, in relation to DRR and education, to promote relevant initiatives in the region, identify the current roles and responsibilities of National Society at
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Game design is a complex process that encompasses the learning content, pedagogy, user interface and game mechanics – the “formal rules that define the operation of the game world, what the player can do, the challenges the player will face, and the player’s goals”. Equally important is gameplay experience, including players’ interactions with the game and the behavior of
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“SNAP!”: A game to elicit word associations Participants get to activate their minds by tapping on their ability to quickly come up with words on a certain theme, listen actively, and react rapidly when something special happens. “Snap!” is a fast-paced, intensely fun game that can be deployed with three aims: – Energize participants:
15 Games that can also be used as energizer and ice breakers in workshops or community trainings: 1. Meet my Daughter: to introduce group members at the beginning of the workshop and to create a relaxed atmosphere. 2. My Passion: to introduce group members at the beginning of the workshop. 3. Animal Crackers: To introduce group
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