A Better World: Gender equality activity for youth
Join an out-of-this-world adventure!
A Better World is an interactive storytelling activity for youth 7-12 designed to spark teamwork, creativity, and big conversations about inclusion, fairness, and gender equality - all through the eyes of a bunch of adventurous robots.
In this activity, you and your adventurers will embark on an intergalactic mission to visit four robot worlds. They’ll read stories, face challenges, and work together to bring back bold ideas for making their own world, Ebarliz, the best it can be for everyone.
Perfect for youth programs or clubs, community activities, classrooms, after-school groups, or a fun family game night. Take off on a fun adventure for kids and adults alike!
Take a sneak peek into the cosmic worlds of A Better World
On Amlie, a shape debate is shaking up who’s in charge
On Int, some robots refill while others race ahead
On Arscaly, a new invention has everyone buzzing
On Orfno, a bouncy adventure leaves some robots behind
Ready to play?
Download A Better World Activity (ZIP - 12.6 MB)
Play by downloading and printing out a physical copy of the activity. All the materials you need for galaxy-sized fun are included.
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Explore the worlds of A Better World activity by following the robots through this web-based version.
More information
Why is learning about gender equality at this age so important?
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected and have the freedom to be themselves. Gender equality means that people of all genders are treated fairly in every part of life - at school, at work, and in their communities. In Canada, gender equality is protected by laws like the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and fairness.
Learning about gender equality helps kids understand that fairness, kindness, and respect build a future where everyone has the same opportunities to succeed and achieve their full potential.
Talking to young people about gender equality can sometimes feel challenging. This activity gives you the tools to start meaningful discussions in a simple, age-appropriate, and engaging way.
How to play
This activity needs one facilitator and up to six players. If you have a bigger group, you can split them into smaller teams of two to six players. Each world takes about 20 minutes to play.
In this activity, you and your adventurers will explore four robot worlds. You’ll read a story about a challenge the robots face and then your team will work together to discuss questions and ideas about this situation.
The goal of the activity
The players are tasked to bring back ideas that will help make their world, Ebarliz, the best place for all - a world where everyone feels safe, can learn and grow, and can be themselves.
There are two options to play:
- Download and print your copy of A Better World activity
- Explore the online version
Your role as the facilitator
As the facilitator, you can adjust the activities based on your group’s skills, interests, and knowledge. For example, if your group isn’t as interested in designing robots, you can spend less time on that part.
Each world includes a “Bonus challenge” to encourage creativity and accommodate different learning styles. Feel free to change or skip these activities based on time, your group’s needs, and the resources you have on hand.
There’s also an optional “Keep the story going” prompt in each world. These help connect the activity’s themes to real-life examples. You can use them if they fit your group’s time, maturity level, and interest.
For more details on the gender equality concepts in the activity, check out the “Why this is important - helpful facts and stats” section on each page.
After finishing the activity
The journey doesn’t end here! The conversations you’ve started can inspire lasting curiosity, empathy, and awareness. Keep that momentum going by asking open-ended questions, revisiting the story worlds together, and encouraging kids to notice and talk about fairness and inclusion in their everyday lives.
Know of others who might enjoy this activity? Share it! We've created a set of free, downloadable resources to help spread the word.
Download and share:
- Poster (PDF - 8 MB)
- Printable colouring bookmarks (PDF - 330 KB)
- Email / Newsletter graphic (PNG - 525 KB)
Sample email text: Looking for a meaningful, ready-to-go activity that gets kids thinking and talking? A Better World is a free, interactive storytelling activity from Women and Gender Equality Canada for youth aged 7–12. It’s designed to spark important conversations about gender equality, teamwork, and inclusion, all through a fun robot adventure!
A Better World is perfect for after-school programs, youth clubs, classrooms, community events, or rainy-day activities. It comes with everything you need (no prep work involved!), fits in a 1-hour block, and is available in both English and French.
Download the free activity kit and join the out-of-this-world adventure today: Canada.ca/better-world
- Social media graphic (PNG - 350 KB)
Sample social media post: Calling all junior adventurers! Get ready to take off to A Better World - a free storytelling activity from Women and Gender Equality Canada where kids team up with robots to explore fairness, inclusion, and gender equality.
Whether you’re running a camp, club, or classroom, A Better World is a ready-to-go activity (in English and French) that gets kids engaged in big conversations. Ready to play?
Find all the info here: Canada.ca/better-world
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