Human Barometer – Where Do You Stand on Civil Rights Issues?

Group activity to help students think critically and independently about where they stand on contemporary civil rights issues. Can be adapted for staff, parishioners, etc.

Source: Cesar Chavez Foundation
Link: http://www.chavezfoundation.org/uploads/Human_Barometer.pdf

Oxfam Hunger Banquet

Step-by-step guide on how to host an Oxfam Hunger Banquet.

Source: Oxfam America
Link: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/research-publications/host-an-oxfam-america-hunger-banquet/

Poverty USA Gameshow Activity

Interactive powerpoint that allows participants to compete Jeopardy-style and learn more about poverty through a series of true/false questions

Source: Catholic Campaign for Human Development – Poverty USA
Link: http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/upload/poverty-usa-game-show-edition.pdf

Snapshots of Poverty

Interactive activity: users explore the items on the tables of people living in poverty

Source: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Poverty USA
Link: http://www.povertyusa.org/the-state-of-poverty/snapshots-of-poverty/