Countryside trek and continued reflection
Guided walk through natural environment
One-hour trek along pre-planned route:
Physical experience elements
- Sustained walking: Building fatigue and physical discomfort
- School uniform: Inappropriate clothing for outdoor activity creating discomfort
- No refreshments: Experiencing mild hunger and thirst
- Uncertain duration: Not knowing how long the walk will continue
Discussion themes during trek
- Physical exhaustion: How refugees walk for days or weeks rather than hours
- Inadequate clothing: Not having appropriate gear for weather or terrain
- Fear and anxiety: Unknown threats and uncertain destinations
- Loss and grief: Leaving behind homes, possessions, and loved ones
Appreciating Allah’s creation
- Natural beauty: Observing woodland, wildlife, and landscapes
- Spiritual reflection: Connecting physical experience to gratitude for blessings
- Creation’s majesty: Using natural environment to deepen spiritual awareness
- Contrast recognition: Appreciating beauty whilst understanding refugee deprivation
Sharing refugee stories
Teachers incorporate authentic accounts throughout walk:
- Real experiences: Stories from refugee blogs and testimonies
- Age-appropriate narratives: Accounts of young people’s displacement experiences
- Islamic connections: Stories of Muslim refugees maintaining faith during trials
- Contemporary examples: Current situations in Syria, Palestine, Myanmar, etc.