Since the children came from varied backgrounds and countries, it was important to ‘break the ice’, to encourage free uninhibited interaction. It was important to ensure that the children are comfortable with each other, so that they could voice their concerns and opinions freely and justly. To bring them all on a single platform, the children participated in the following group activities:

Group I :Still Image
The children themselves displayed a montage of still images showcasing the plight of child labourers in different sectors and other truths of the society. This was after continued deliberations and activities. The children thoroughly enjoyed the session and came up with real-life and touching performances. The images had a strong visual presence.

Group II : Music
The children made their own multi-lingual international song against child labour. This was a fun activity and the activities, which led to the composition of the song, were carefully planned with the children to help them express their feelings. Having set up a rhythm of movement and sounds, the children were encouraged to add on some lines in their own languages. The song was improvised, written and produced by the children themselves. These budding music composers and songwriters showed immense talent, enthusiasm and potential.

Group III : Painting
Children in this group made paintings and installations exploring the realities of their lives, their homes, families, aspirations and tribulations. Children themselves choose the themes they wanted to explore and came up with numerous artistic paintings and installations, that not only threw light in to their lives but also brought forward their spirit of hope and freedom.

Through these different group activities, children selected Master Amarlal as their representative to chair the inaugural session in the evening.