Ali Ghaznawi, Afghanistan
When we (Isabel Romijnders and Hans Blokland) interviewed Ali, we immediately noticed that he was very interested to share his story. So, after more than one hour talking with him and his roommate,
Deliberation in Wolmirstedt (Sachsen-Anhalt) on democracy, identity, discrimination,
On invitation of Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (Kreisverband Börde) and Integrationsbündnis Wolmirstedt we had a great workshop on Saturday, July 6, in Wolmirstedt (Sachsen-Anhalt). The workshop (10 AM – 5 PM) was made possible
Zak Reimer is coming to SSW: Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung awards Bundeskanzler-Sti
The Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung has awarded Zak Reimer a Bundeskanzler-Stipendium which enables him to become a part of SSW. Starting in the Autumn of 2019, Zak will conduct research into grassroots refugee
Hertie School of Governance and Social Science Works agree on cooperation.
The Hertie School of Governance and Social Science Works formally agreed on a partnership. Students of Hertie can become an intern at SSW or write their Master thesis in cooperation with SSW. For
Miteinander Reden Meeting 4
Yesterday, we had the fourth meeting in our “Miteinander Reden” project (made possible by the town of Potsdam) where muslim and non-muslim citizens meet to discuss fundamental issues. This time we talked about
Isabel Navarro is our new Intern!
Isabel Navarro is our Spanish intern for the summer of 2019. Isabel comes from a small town in Valencia and is currently studying International Studies and Law at Carlos III University of Madrid.
Deliberation with Refugees
As in the previous years, we implement workshops with mixed groups of refugees and discuss the fundamental values and ideas that enable us to live together in a fair society. With the support
Deliberation in Schools
In cooperation with local partners we organize deliberative workshops in schools. The themes are chosen together with teachers and students, depending on the needs and interests of the people involved. Popular are democracy,
Deliberation with Muslim and non-Muslim citizens
With the support of the town of Potsdam, we organize and mediate ten deliberations of about three hours each with Muslim and non-Muslim citizens of Potsdam. We will meet twice a month and
Workshops for Multiplicators
In cooperation with local partners we again organize deliberative workshops for volunteers and social workers involved in democratization, deradicalization, anti-discrimination and integration. This year we cooperate, among others, with Arbeit und Leben (Fachstelle