Compasito was inspired by Compass, the manual on human rights education with young people which was developed by the Council of Europe in 2002.
Compass was developed with older children and young people in mind, but it has also been used extensively with younger people of secondary school age and in school environments in many European countries.
Compasito builds on the philosophy and educational approach of Compass. Both manuals adopt a non-formal educational methodology and a structure that provides theoretical and practical support for users of the manual. However, while Compass addresses young people themselves, Compasito addresses adult educators who work with children. It provides theoretical and methodological information and substantial discussion of the book’s human rights themes. Compasito also encourages educators to adapt material to reflect their own reality and that of the children they work with.