At the start of this project, you already had one idea of what solidarity meant to you. Through living, working, and learning with others, that meaning may have shifted or deepened. This reflection invites you to look at that change -to see your experience as a bridge between what you thought before and what you understand now, and to think about how you’ll carry solidarity into your everyday life after the project ends.
What you’ll need:
- A blank sheet of paper or a notebook page
- A pen or pencil for drawing and writing reflections
- If doing it digitally – a phone, tablet, or computer (drawing app, notes app, or digital whiteboard)
Instructions:
1. Draw a bridge connecting two sides of a river.
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Left side: What did solidarity mean to you before the project?
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Bridge: What moments, people, or experiences helped you see solidarity differently?
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Right side: What does solidarity mean to you now, and how will you continue it in your daily life or community?
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2. Reflect:
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What helped you cross the bridge - what opened your eyes or changed your view?
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What do you want to bring with you from this experience into your future actions?
Guidance for mentors/facilitators
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Encourage volunteers to focus on real experiences that shaped their view of solidarity - moments of teamwork, empathy, challenge, or mutual support. Avoid abstract definitions; instead, guide them to use feelings, examples, and stories.
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If time allows, invite volunteers to share their bridges in pairs or in a circle. Ask:
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What helped you “cross” your bridge?
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What does your bridge lead to now?
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Optionally, collect the drawings into a shared wall - a visual closure showing that each person’s journey continues beyond the project, connected by the same spirit of solidarity.