1. In the center block, list skills or knowledge needed for

designing and carrying out project that individuals in your

groups lack. Add other potential issues for your small groups,

such as different levels of language skill in the language of the

workshop; ethnic, religious, gender differences; roles

distinction (supervisors, employees, Volunteers), and so on.

2. In the next block, list issues or problems in the local community

that might hinder completion of a project, such as different

educational and interest levels; ethnic, age, and other dif 

ferences; lack of local associations or organizations; limited

finances for the community as a whole; uncooperative leaders,

and so on.

3. In the outer block, list national level issues or problems that

might hinder completion of a project, such as bureaucracy

involved in getting approval or funding; cost of getting expert

help; lack of compatible goals of ministries or NGOs; and so

on.

B. When they have finished, have them post these new maps next

to their others. Ask them the following questions:

1. Did it feel different to do the two maps? If so, how was it

different?

2. How do you feel about the two different visions of your group?

C. Ask the participants to look at the map you have created. Explain

that this might be what an outsider would draw based on needs

assessments, conversations, requests for help, and rumors! Read

the items on the map and ask participants:

1. Do you think these items might apply to your group in some

way?

2. Does it feel different to have discussed and written down your

own needs rather than have someone from outside of your

group do it? If so, how does it make you feel about yourselves?

(Discouraged, disappointed, patronized, maybe misunder 

stood, or angry.)

Make this point to the group:  As an outsider, if this is all I

knew about you, it could feel overwhelming...that you had so

many (and only) needs and problems! 

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