Change of Perspective by Brückenwind

Change of Perspective

Giving a voice to those who are often silenced, Change of Perspective challenges European supremacy to dismantle racism, power structures, and social injustice.

In this podcast, we will discuss racism, eurocentrism, volunteering, white saviorism, paternalism, and colonialism. Through these topics, we explore how power structures, social injustice, and European supremacy continue to shape our world, amplifying the voices of those directly affected and challenging the status quo.

Through six thought-provoking episodes, this podcast explores key issues that shape our society, amplifying the voices of those directly affected. Each episode sheds light on different aspects of systemic inequality, encouraging listeners to reflect, learn, and take action.

Join us in questioning the status quo and embracing new perspectives. It’s time to listen, learn, and take action.

Change of Perspective by Brückenwind

Latest episodes

Special Episode: Solidarity-Based Approaches to Volunteering – Voices from the Global South

Special Episode: Solidarity-Based Approaches to Volunteering – Voices from the Global South

60m 18s

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...

Change of Perspective 6: Paternalism and the “Helping” Narrative – Who Gets to Decide?

Change of Perspective 6: Paternalism and the “Helping” Narrative – Who Gets to Decide?

17m 58s

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.
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Change of Perspective 5: Colonialism – Not Just History

Change of Perspective 5: Colonialism – Not Just History

14m 41s

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.