Change of Perspective by Brückenwind

In the 8th episode of the Change of Perspective podcast "Radical bravery - reclaiming the narratives of resistance", we speak with Najla Mohamed-Lamin, political activist for rights of the people of Western Sahara. In this episode with Najla we speak about what it means to be radicaly brave in our everyday life. Najla speaks about responsability and resistance and about the friends that we build c...

In the seventh episode of Change of Perspective – Beyond Helping: Reinventing Solidarity, we speak with Yili Rojas, member of the educational platform Südblicke – Perspectives from the Global South. Together, we question what solidarity really means and how dominant narratives continue to shape the ways Europe sees itself and others. Yili reflects on political education, colonial continuities, sel...

In the panel discussion Dolly Afoumba, Malika Gottstein and Laila discuss Voluntourism and what it implies. Moderated by Carolin Philipp, the three incredible speakers discuss the difference between volunteering and (political) activism as well as the harmful effects of Voluntourism. They speak about privilege, ongoing (un)learning processes and the change from charity to solidarity. The panel dis...

Episode 6, “Reclaiming the Narratives and the Voices of those Affected on Self Representation,” features Olivia Alaso Patience, founder of No White Saviours Uganda. The conversation explores the role of storytelling in social change. In this episode with Olivia we tried to challenge dominant narratives, amplifying marginalized voices, and supporting the library through fundraising, community invol...

In the fifth episode of Change of Perspective – Whose Story Gets Told?, we speak with Ann Aradi- Savi Noir, queer Kenyan human rights activist based in Berlin and coordinator of the “Resilient Voices” project. Together, we explore who holds the power to tell stories, why storytelling is political, and how language shapes representation. As dominant systems control narratives, often by using oppres...

In our 4th episode “Transformative Engagement - From Reflection to Action” we speak about tools and opportunities for solidarity-based action, examples of sustainable change, and the role of community in solidarity actions. Our guest is Fatima Medani, a Sudanese feminist and transformative justice practitioner who works at the intersection of grassroots organizing, feminist governance, and interna...

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 s...

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 conf...

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 cou...

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 exper...

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...

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 wh...

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...

Episode 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 l...

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....