Who: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Workshop Leaders: Özgür Unal and Susanna Graf.

Description: Humanitarian crises around the world make news headlines every day. The images associated with these tragedies are often related to tears, suffering, hunger, desperation, loneliness, separation, desolation, etc. Over the past few years, cyberattacks and misinformation have also blurred our understanding of global events. It has become more difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is not. People perceive events differently, while the truth has turned out to be a new battlefield. Technology is so advanced and sophisticated that it makes us question our basic idea of reality. This can lead to great uncertainty, especially when we have to decide which information and authorities we can trust and which we cannot. We sometimes feel helpless and overwhelmed by images of crises, violence, armed conflicts and natural disasters. Let’s take together a step back and pause, to think and to share ideas about those challenges and how to address them with young people. The idea is to provide a space for discussion about humanity and its changing perception as well as creative ideas for Humanitarian Education.

Follow-up dates: The following dates for online follow-up sessions are provisional and will be confirmed during the workshop.

• 8 April (12:00 to 13:00) or 10 April (17:00 to 18:00) 2025

• 6 May (12:00 to 13:00) or 8 May (17:00 to 18:00) 2025

• 3 June (12:00 to 13:00) or 5 June (17:00 to 18:00) 2025