Create a Local Phone Book (Workshop with Partners)

BSF

Add to favorites
Share

Audience

Adults

Attendees

15-20

Number of facilitators

1-2

Level

Intermediate

Preparation

15 minutes

Activity

1 hour 30 minutes

Description

The aim of this activity is to collaboratively develop a comprehensive directory (“Phone Book”) of essential services and support organisations serving migrants. This will provide a practical resource for library staff, enabling them to refer migrants and help them navigate available services more effectively.

Objectives

Participants will:
• Create an accessible directory for migrants to navigate local services
• Promote collaboration between libraries, NGOs, and community organisations
• Facilitate information exchange across service providers
• Increase knowledge sharing among libraries and NGOs

Worked skills

• Collaboration
• Information management

Prerequisites for the audience

• Participants should be familiar with migration support (e.g. local NGOs, migrant associations, social services).

Equipment

• A meeting room
• (Optional) Flip charts for brainstorming

Content used

• Pre-filled or existing local directory (if available)
• Printed templates, pens, laptops/tablets, printed lists of services (if available)