Europäische Jugendbildungs- und Jugendbegegnungsstätte Weimar

Escape and sea rescue

Time required: 4 to 6 hours (variants from 3 hours to 1 day are also possible)
Age group: from 14 years
Previous knowledge: none
Topics: Flight, migration and sea rescue

Background

The topic of sea rescue is constantly present in the media and there is a lot of half-knowledge about it in society. There is a lack of understanding for the individual stories of people who are or have been on the run. They are usually talked about and not with. This workshop will provide an insight into this topic from the perspective of those affected and activists.

Aims

• To create an understanding of the reasons for flight and the situation in the Mediterranean
• To promote awareness of complex interrelationships and learn to question fake news and simplistic prejudices
• Encourage people to get involved and engage in activism

Procedure

We approach the topic of »flight and sea rescue« with fundamental questions. What does flight mean and why do people set off? The causes of flight, the course and routes of flight and the perspectives of refugees will be discussed. Participants are (sensitively) confronted with their own privileges and concerns and encouraged to reflect on them.

The topic of »sea rescue« is introduced, events at Europe’s external borders are highlighted and insight is provided into the perspectives of those affected and activists. Finally, we will look at the participants’ personal perspectives on action.

There will be a colorful mix of shout-out questions in plenary, small group work, playful self-reflection, videos and a picture gallery. The aim is to create a learning space in which the exchange between trainers and participants takes place at eye level.

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