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Season 2 · Episode 5 | Whose Story Gets Told - Language, Framing and Representation

Season 2 · Episode 5 | Whose Story Gets Told - Language, Framing and Representation

47m 22s

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 oppressive terms: Ann calls for reclaiming language as a tool of empowerment, while reflecting on storytelling as a collective act of resistance.

Season 2 · Episode 4 | Transformative Engagement - From Reflection to Action

Season 2 · Episode 4 | Transformative Engagement - From Reflection to Action

29m 38s

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 international advocacy. She highlights the importance of solidarity in Sudanese communities. Fatima emphasizes the need for transformative engagement, emphasizing that solidarity is political and not charitable, and it requires a shared commitment to justice.

Season 2 · Episode 3 | Check Your Privilege:  Power and Responsibility in Engagement

Season 2 · Episode 3 | Check Your Privilege: Power and Responsibility in Engagement

22m 55s

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 other without victimizing or paternalising? Where do power dynamics...

Season 2 · Episode 2 | Decolonising Aid and Solidarity

Season 2 · Episode 2 | Decolonising Aid and Solidarity

30m 38s

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”....

Season 2 · Episode 1 | The Roots of Inequality – Colonialism's Legacy in Global Structures

Season 2 · Episode 1 | The Roots of Inequality – Colonialism's Legacy in Global Structures

37m 58s

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-dahab-509532197/?originalSubdomain=sd

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.
Join us...

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.

Change of Perspective 3: Eurocentrism – Who Sets the Standard? 🌍🔍

Change of Perspective 3: Eurocentrism – Who Sets the Standard? 🌍🔍

30m 30s

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 Eurocentrism:...