LIVING IN GERMANY AS A FOREIGNER- THE LANGUAGE BARRIER AND THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
This month we had an interview with Arzu for our series ''Talking to Powerful Women''. She came to Germany from Turkey almost one year ago. She is a 55-year-old woman who still loves to keep learning. Even if she had rough experiences through her education in her childhood, it couldn't keep her away from her learning. Arzu's family, who had financial difficulties, could not buy her books, did not want her to keep going to school after she finished primary school, but she secretly registered...
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Der CABUWAZI in Treptow und Altglienicke: Kinder und Jugendliche stark machen mit Zirkus
Foto: Thomas KierokText: Chris Möller, Julia KrautstengelInterview: Julia Krautstengel Kinder und Jugendliche stark machen, gemeinsam Zirkus auf die Bühne bringen und Grenzen überwinden – dafür steht CABUWAZI seit 25 Jahren. In diesem Jahr feierte der Kinder- und Jugendzirkus darum seinen Geburtstag mit einer großen Gala-Veranstaltung, die unter dem Titel „Grenzenlos“ die Arbeit der fünf Berliner Standorte vorstellte. Was damals in einem Kreuzberger Hinterhof begann, ist seitdem in...
Women's Welcome Bridge
WOMEN’S WELCOME BRIDGE is a website for women which is built by women. It connects refugee women with female volunteers living in Berlin. This website features offers; requests, appointments, and links to initiatives provided by and on behalf of refugee women. The website is available in German, English, Farsi, Arabic, French and Turkish as well. RZ: Can you tell us about your website? What is the aim of this project? WWB: On Women's Welcome Bridge, one can contact to another directly. Just...
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After all the Difficulties and Surprises it was worth it
So it all started when I wanted to study. I went to the "Litus Novum" on a friend's advice for help. Liane Adler , the head of this organization, helped me find a place to study and much more. So we found an advertisement for aviation mechanics training. Aviation has always been my dream and remains my dream, and I was happy to make an appointment. On the day of the reception we were explained in detail how everything would go. At the end we passed a written test for technical knowledge and...
A Summer Party in Berlin: Kiezfest
If you have a free day without a plan, the first thing you should do is checking what’s going on around you. Because Berlin is full of events! Parties, picnics, speech cafes... In this article, I wanted to share one of these party experiences I had the last summer. Giovanna from Interkular asked me to join the little party they are going to hold on August 30 at Warthaplatz and I responded excitedly. I've saved the date on my calendar for this event but at the same time, I was...
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Lebanon: Time for changing the system
Beirut, Lebanon - The smoke can be seen from afar. The usual blanket of smog over Beirut thickened to a massive black cloud. Since the evening of Thursday, 17th of October, protests, revolts against the regime and riots, including burning street blockades, are taking place all over Lebanon (as of Sunday, 27th of October). According to Omar, who is one of the demonstrators in Beirut, it is the first time in history that the majority of Lebanese people are unified in one belief and take it to...
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