Resources and Tools


Introduction and recruiting resources:

Shanti action club poster for children: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word) Shanti action club poster for young people: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word) Shanti action club leaflets for children: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word) Shanti action club adult introduction handout: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word) Shanti action club introduction handout for children: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word)

Shanti action club introduction handout for young people: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word)

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Start-up resources:

Guide to the needs and capabilities of different member age groups

Potential start-up project ideas

Guide to the astounding successes of other children and young people

Role models: a guide to astounding humanitarians

Resources for meetings:

Action club sign-in (attendance) register: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word) Action club contact details form (For new members at their first meeting): (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word) Action club research help sheet: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word) Research guide: potential sources of information relevant to your community

Basic project worksheet for simple projects and children's projects: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word)

	Action club meeting agenda form: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word)
	A good checklist for conducting good meetings can be found using this link
	A guide to effective brainstorming can be found using this link

For action clubs with children:

Action Club parental consent form: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word)

Basic project worksheet for simple projects and children's projects: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word)

For action clubs with young people:

	Action club emergency contact details form (For new members to fill out in privacy at home for the next meeting) (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word)
	Advice sheet for adults on how to maintain smooth relations with young people
	Advice sheet for young people on how to maintain smooth relations with adults

Emergency contact:

Action club emergency phone tree: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word)

Project planning resources:

	Action club project plan worksheet: (In PDF) (In Microsoft Word)
	Action plan checklist (Very good for making sure the action plan is effective)

Effective communication resources:

Effective communications guide: types of communications and when to use them Communications guide: writing letters Communications guide: public speaking

Communications guide: holding events

Communications guide: producing and using posters, leaflets, fact sheets and pamphlets

Communications guide: using the media

	Action club letter templates: (In Microsoft Word)
	Action club poster template: (In Microsoft Word)
	Action club leaflet template: (In Microsoft Word)

Effective public relations resources:

Effective public relations guide

Basic fundraising resources:

Basic fundraising ideas

Fundraising for larger amounts through grants and sponsorship

Resources for success: Dealing with mistakes, unexpected difficulties, failures and successes

Project reviews resources for learning:

Questions to ask to identify any problems or shortcomings with the project

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