COMMUNITY ON A MAP
Why using it?
To identify focal points of community interactions and their meanings.
What is it?
It consists in a collective work in which participants are asked to recognize and sign places and hubs particularly relevant for the community.
Steps
• Ask participants to mark different places on the map according to these categories: favorite places, unpleasant places, important for the community, dangerous or to avoid.
• Consequently ask them to tell out loud why particular places have been selected and tell the stories behind the choice.
• After this a community walk is done from place to place and stories are told on the spot and preferably videotaped.
• Create a guided walking tour for tourists by thinking what are the places in the community that participants would like to show to a guest.
Tips for the facilitator:
Prepare an A1 satellite map before to start the activity with the community.
Materials needed:
Paper, markers, camera.
Time:
6 hours.
Platfontain, Kimberley, and Rosedale, Upington.