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Change of Perspective by BrückenwindSeason 2 · Episode 3 | Check Your Privilege: Power and Responsibility in EngagementReflection on own positions, privileges and responsibility in transnational solidarity
Episode 3 is about checking our own privilege. We speak about “Power and Responsibility in Engagement”.
Our guest Josi reflects on her own position and privilege. She is part of the Brückenwind Team and has studied migration studies. Being in the No Border Movement she stands in solidarity with people negatively affected by the Border Regime. She honestly speaks about her path to the point where she is now in the process of reflection about her own position.
What does activism mean and how can we work together and support each...
2026-02-1922 min
Change of Perspective by BrückenwindSeason 2 · Episode 2 | Decolonising Aid and Solidarity
Episode 2 of Change of Perspective “Decolonising Aid and Solidarity” reflects on how humanitarian systems often go hand in hand with systems of human containment.
In conversation with Salahadine Djouma Abdallah, co-funder of Refugees in Libya, we speak about the Book of Shame, written by refugees across Libya, Tunisia, and Niger to break the silence around UNHCR’s crimes. Our guest Salahadine confronts Europe’s role in funding detention centers in Libya, the violence faced by refugees, and the power structures that decide who is “worthy” of protection, “who is evacuated or left behind, who is allowed to live, and who disappears”. S...
2026-02-0530 min
Change of Perspective by BrückenwindSeason 2 · Episode 1 | The Roots of Inequality – Colonialism's Legacy in Global Structures
We officially announce that our second season of the podcast series “Change of Perspective” is out!
The first episode, “The Roots of Inequality – Colonialism's Legacy in Global Structures,” focuses on oppressive colonial history, how it affects Sudan today, and Sudanese self-organising revolutionary movements, with a focus on gender and the role of women in the revolution.
We are happy that we could host the great Mahasin Dahab!
Mahasin Dahab is a Sudanese feminist and colonial researcher. She is the co-founder of the Midanik feminist movement and the managing director of The Dahub Consultancies.
🔗 Mahasin on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahasin-da...
2026-01-2237 min
Intensiv-Station - Satire von NDR InfoMit Brückenwind in den Herbst - Der satirische MonatsrückblickHerzlich willkommen im "Herbst der Reformen". Der wurde nach 100 Tagen nicht ganz so erfolgreicher schwarz-roter Koalition und einer daraus folgenden "Brückentags-Klausur" in Würzburg ausgerufen. Doch bevor sich die Regierung auf Kürzungen bei den Sozialleistungen einigt, wird schon mal die Bundeswehr reformiert. Es lebe die Freiwilligkeit! Die europäische Wehrfähigkeit besteht ja vor allem darin, dem US-Präsidenten möglichst tief hinten rein zu kriechen. Dafür hat der Kanzler extra einige europäische Amtskollegen mit nach Washington genommen. Ob "Herbst der Reform“ auch bedeutet, dass wir den Umweltschutz einstellen, was der zuständige Minister Carsten Schneider eigentlich s...
2025-09-0145 min
Change of Perspective by BrückenwindSpecial Episode: Solidarity-Based Approaches to Volunteering – Voices from the Global South
As the final episode of Season 1 of Change of Perspective, we present a powerful panel discussion on solidarity-based approaches to volunteering, highlighting perspectives from the Global South.
Too often, volunteering and aid efforts are shaped by Eurocentric narratives that reinforce hierarchies and paternalism. In this conversation, our speakers challenge these dynamics by centering lived experience, justice, and proximity over charity.
Panelists:
- Adeola Carew (Safe Space Sierra Leone), a feminist organizer and founder of a survivor-led initiative supporting women and girls affected by sexualized and gender-based violence. Her work focuses on trauma-informed, community-rooted care and deconstructs the ethics of volunteering...
2025-06-231h 00Change of Perspective by BrückenwindChange of Perspective 6: Paternalism and the “Helping” Narrative – Who Gets to Decide?
In this episode of Change of Perspective, we explore paternalism—when decisions are made for people rather than with them, often under the guise of “helping.” This dynamic is deeply rooted in colonial thinking and still shapes many forms of international aid, development, and even activism today.
We question the popular narratives around helping, support, and "giving a voice"—and ask: who defines what help looks like? Who holds the power, and who is expected to be grateful?
Our guests share how paternalistic attitudes have affected their communities and why shifting from charity to solidarity is essential for real change.
Join us...
2025-06-1017 minChange of Perspective by BrückenwindChange of Perspective 5: Colonialism – Not Just History
Colonialism is often taught as something that ended long ago—but its structures and effects are still deeply present today. In this episode of Change of Perspective, we examine how colonial legacies continue to shape global power relations, cultural identities, migration, and systemic inequality.
Our guests share personal reflections on how colonialism has influenced their lives, and we discuss why recognizing and challenging ongoing colonial dynamics is essential for building a more just future.
Join us as we confront the myths of the past and the realities of colonialism in the present.
2025-05-2014 minChange of Perspective by BrückenwindChange of Perspective 4: White Saviorism – The Problem with "Saving" Others 🤍🌍
In this episode of Change of Perspective, we take a closer look at white saviorism—when individuals from wealthier or Western countries position themselves as "saviors" of people from economically disadvantaged regions.
What are the hidden power dynamics behind these actions? How can good intentions sometimes reinforce stereotypes, dependency, and inequality?
We listen to critical voices and experiences from those directly impacted, questioning the true motivations behind certain forms of "help" and exploring why it’s important to recognize and dismantle these narratives.
🎧 Join us as we reflect on the impact of white saviorism and rethink what true support and res...
2025-04-2820 minChange of Perspective by BrückenwindChange of Perspective 3: Eurocentrism – Who Sets the Standard? 🌍🔍
In this episode of Change of Perspective, we dive into the concept of Eurocentrism—the idea that European culture, values, and perspectives are the default or superior standard.
But what happens when one worldview dominates over others? How does this shape education, politics, media, and our everyday understanding of the world?
We question how Eurocentrism continues to influence global narratives and listen to voices that challenge this imbalance. It’s time to rethink whose knowledge, history, and experiences are centered—and whose are left out.
🎧 Join us as we shift the lens and make space for diverse perspectives.
Additional Resources on Euroce...
2025-04-0730 minChange of Perspective by BrückenwindChange of Perspective 2: Voluntourism – Helping or Hurting? 🌍🤔
Many young Europeans travel to the EU’s external borders or the Global South to volunteer, hoping to make a difference. But what impact does voluntourism really have? Is it truly helping, or does it reinforce harmful power dynamics?
In this episode of Change of Perspective, we explore the fine line between genuine aid and performative action. We listen to different perspectives, including voices from those directly affected by international volunteering. How do they perceive these volunteers? What are the unintended consequences of short-term help?
Join us as we unpack the reality of voluntourism and qu...
2025-03-1738 minChange of Perspective by BrückenwindChange of Perspective 1: Racism
Welcome to our podcast, Change of Perspective!
This series consists of six episodes, each exploring important social issues. Our first episode focuses on racism—what it is, how it affects people, and why discussing it can create meaningful change.
Racism occurs when someone is treated unfairly, excluded, harassed, or discriminated against because of their race, skin color, or socioeconomic status. Recognizing racism isn't always easy, especially for those who aren’t directly affected by it. While some express racism through words, others do so through actions.
In this episode, voices from people who have...
2025-02-2442 min
Mal So Gesehen!?22. Folge: Mit #Brückenwind e. V. gegen #Machtstrukturen und für #Engagement an Europas GrenzenErle & Hadis: über den Brückenwind e.V. , Selbstorganisation und wann es wichtig ist, einfach mal die Klappe zu halten und in den Hintergrund zu treten!
Wir führen mit Erle und Hadis ein wichtiges und lehrreich Gespräch über White Savourism, Voluntourism, Workshops und Seminare die für Macht- und Abhängigkeitsstrukturen in Freiwilligenarbeit sensibilisieren sollen. Was sind Motive und Motivation für unser Handeln? Wie können postkoloniale und rassistische Strukturen überwunden werden? Und was braucht es, für ein Umlernen und Neudenken? Das Gespräch findet per Telefon statt, Erle ist uns aus Griechenland zugeschaltet, Hadis aus Xanten. Obwo...
2024-04-0758 min