integration in Germany Archives – Social Science Works

My name is Saleh, and I am from Syria. I have been in Berlin for two years now and am … Continue ReadingSaleh, Syria

Social Science Works released a new book: Migration Politics on the Run

November 12, 2023 Hans Blokland

Migration Policy on the Run: New arrivals’ experiences of idleness, inertia and indifference In recent years, Social Science Works has … Continue ReadingSocial Science Works released a new book: Migration Politics on the Run

Interviews with refugees

Ahmed, Afghanistan

June 8, 2023 Genevieve Soucek

My name is Ahmed, I am originally from Afghanistan and currently, I am living in the city of Potsdam. I … Continue ReadingAhmed, Afghanistan

Project reports refugees and integration

Final Report on the Project Empowering Refugee Children in Rangsdorf

April 26, 2023September 18, 2023 Kim Blokland

Starting in August 2022, Social Science Works conducted a project with children in Rangsdorf who live with their parents in … Continue ReadingFinal Report on the Project Empowering Refugee Children in Rangsdorf

News

German Children’s Fund supports new project: “Strong girls in rural areas”.

January 15, 2023January 18, 2023 Hans Blokland

Girls or women are repeatedly exposed to discrimination and disadvantage in the prevailing patriarchal structures. Especially girls with refugee experiences … Continue ReadingGerman Children’s Fund supports new project: “Strong girls in rural areas”.

Interviews with refugees

Almar: Afghanistan

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 Isabel Romijnders

This interview was conducted (in English) and edited by Hans Blokland and Isabel Romijnders. I lived a good life with … Continue ReadingAlmar: Afghanistan

Interviews with refugees

Zahra and Farida, Syria

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Laila Keeling & Anjali Zyla

This interview was conducted with two women who are related by marriage, the first with a young woman and the … Continue ReadingZahra and Farida, Syria

Interviews with refugees

Meryem, Ayaz, and their daughter Esila: Turkey

July 20, 2022 Nadia Lejaille

Five years ago, everything was normal. My mother was a history teacher and my father a chemistry teacher. We lived … Continue ReadingMeryem, Ayaz, and their daughter Esila: Turkey

Interviews with refugees

Sharif and Arezo, Afghanistan

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Sahba Salehi

We conducted this interview with a couple from Afghanistan, Sharif and Arezo. They complemented telling their life story together. However, … Continue ReadingSharif and Arezo, Afghanistan

Interviews with refugees

Sahar and Baran, Iran

July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 Sahba Salehi

We conducted this interview in Farsi with an Iranian woman, Sahar, and her daughter, Baran. They complemented telling their life … Continue ReadingSahar and Baran, Iran