Idir: Algeria
I am from Algeria and 32 years old. I belong to the Berbers, who live not only in Algeria but also in Tunisia and Morocco, mostly in the coastal region. We have our
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) continues to support our trainin
Exposing and deconstructing discrimination in all its diversity: Deliberative training for volunteers. As in previous years, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) is once again supporting our two-day training courses on
Talking to each other: Social Science Works again organizes citizens’ dialogues
In order to strengthen democracy, we need a new discussion culture. To this end, we are creating public spaces where citizens can meet regularly to discuss social issues over coffee and cake and
Flyer Let’s Talk 2024
Partnership for Democracy Westhavelland & Nauen supports project “Dialogue
With the support of the Partnership for Democracy Westhavelland & Nauen, we are implementing a series of workshops with refugees in the refugee home in Nauen, Brandenburg, in 2024. The topics
Indifference to refugees in Germany: observations and explanations
Since 2022, Social Science Works has published a large number of interviews with refugees in Germany. There were several motives for conducting these interviews. By learning more about the newcomers’ backgrounds, we hoped
Developing a social enterprise devoted to democracy, deliberation and respect in a pr
As citizens increasingly lose trust in politics and society, it becomes more important than ever for state and civilian organizations to be reliable, predictable, transparent, and decent. When citizens become more and more
Epilogue Migration Policy on the Run
The project that was described in this book was discontinued halfway through. The ways in which this happened are perhaps indicative of the struggles of Germany with migration and integration. It also tells
Social Science Works released a new book: Migration Politics on the Run
Migration Policy on the Run: New arrivals’ experiences of idleness, inertia and indifference In recent years, Social Science Works has conducted extensive research on the living conditions and perspectives of refugees in Germany.
General Introduction to Migration Politics on the Run
How did this project come about and what was the original plan? For that we have to go back to 2020. In that year, we were invited by the municipality of Rangsdorf, in