Need4Deed

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Criminal gangs? Terrorists? Opportunists? Forced migration is one of the hottest topics of our times, addressed and manipulated in our daily life. In Europe, millions who fled conflict zones, persecution, climate change, and human rights violations face harsh realities as they try to build a new home. Hear the personal stories behind the headlines, from the city with the highest number of refugees in Europe. The Need4Deed podcast highlights the stories of migrants and locals who are working to support refugees across the German capital. Listen to the challenges of forced migrants and discover...

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Vasi - a Russian-Finnish who supports Ukrainians in Berlin 27.05.2026 24:17

Having a double identity as a Russian-Finnish - Vasi has a completed view on current geopolitics. She got to Berlin and changed course that started in a 9-17 office job, and now on route to social support. In between she takes time to volunteer with refugees.

Yamen's old Aleppo and his chosen city of Berlin 04.12.2025 32:27

Yamen left Syria in 2015 and migrated through various countries as he works in different NGOs and supports other migrants. He reached Berlin and made it his home and now reflects with Need4Deed on the situation both in Syria and in Germany.

Zhenja's transition from the fights in Kyiv to the protests in Berlin 28.08.2025 33:52

This Need4Deed episode, we hear Zhenja's story about the journey Ukraine has made since the collapse of the Soviet Union, up until the moment they took their family amidst heavy fire and fled to Germany in 2022. We also hear about Zhenja's volunteering and engagement within the transgender-migrant community in Berlin and the ongoing battle for equality.

Shoaibs' journy from supporting in Afghanistan to Berlin 16.07.2025 27:43

We sit down with Shoaib Salangi and Mutahar Hanifi to hear their stories-from arriving in Berlin as refugees from Afghanistan to volunteering to support others in Berlin.