Agora: Multicultural initiatives and stories from the city we love - Berlin

In this episode of the Agora podcast series, we talked to Fade Abdelnour, one of the founder of the Khan Aljanub Bookshop of Berlin's Schöneberg district. Khan Aljanub is an initiative of the local Arabic-speaking migrant community and a hideout off the busy Postdamer Street. Fadi told us about the founding story of the bookshop, the recent changes in the multicultural literature scene of Berlin, and what they offer to the city. At the end of the interview, Fadi read an excerpt from Minor Detail, the book that earned Adania Shibli a Pulitzer price.

"Agora" podcast series is brought to you by Give Something Back to Berlin. We connect migrants, refugees and locals, by developing innovative practices in the areas of social integration, intercultural dialogue and inclusion.

Agora explores Berlin’s multicultural landscape. We find out how migration has changed our urban landscape, hear stories from our community, and exchange ideas with those who are making a difference. We tackle issues ranging from human rights, diversity, and education, to migrant identity and belonging.

Video version of this episode can be found on: https://youtu.be/r6xHSqM99UI

Audio-only version of this episode is also available on:

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Host: Gaby D´Annunzio

Interviewee: Fadi Abdelnour

Book read in this episode: Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

Creative Direction & Video Production: Dan Gizzie & Giovanni Dominice

Production Managers: Gaby D’Annunzio & Ragıp Zık

Music: Felix Godden

Designer: Ohad Ben Moshe

More information

Give Something Back to Berlin: https://gsbtb.org

Khan Aljanub: https://khanaljanub.com

Support our work: https://gsbtb.org/donate/

In this episode of the Agora podcast series, we talked to Tom Young, founder of the Open Music School and Programme Manager at GSBTB. The Open Music School is a musical skill-sharing community with a solid music education programme. Tom told us about the Open Music School's ambition bring diversity to the music scene by making education accessible and completely free for everyone. By offering weekly free music classes and regular thematic events, the Open Music School creates welcoming and inclusive spaces for learners and volunteer instructors.

The interview is followed by an oud performance by Oudai Amer, a Syrian musician based in Berlin. Oudai has instructed and performed at Open Music School's Arabic music workshops.

"Agora" podcast series is brought to you by Give Something Back to Berlin. We connect migrants, refugees and locals, by developing innovative practices in the areas of social integration, intercultural dialogue and inclusion.

Agora explores Berlin’s multicultural landscape. We find out how migration has changed our urban landscape, hear stories from our community, and exchange ideas with those who are making a difference. We tackle issues ranging from human rights, diversity, and education, to migrant identity and belonging.

The episode is also available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0cRvLFHL0k&t=1s

Host: Gaby D´Annunzio

Interviewee: Tom Young

Music Performer: Oudai Amer

Creative Direction & Video Production: Dan Gizzie & Giovanni Dominice

Production Managers: Gaby D’Annunzio & Ragıp Zık

Creative Assistant: Marie-Therese Helmschmied

Production Assistant: Lucie Wirz

Music: Felix Godden

Designer: Ohad Ben Moshe

More information

Give Something Back to Berlin: https://gsbtb.org

Support our work: https://gsbtb.org/donate/

Open Music School: https://www.openmusicschool.org/

Refugio Berlin: https://www.refugio.berlin

In this episode, we interviewed Deutsche Wohnen & Co Enteignen, a Berlin-based grassroots initiative aiming at expropriating large housing corporations in order to give all Berliners access to fair housing.

Tune in and find out how the current housing crisis has particularly affected vulnerable and migrant populations in Berlin and Germany. Rosa Silva joins Marie-Therese Helmschmied and tells us how the campaign started, its different demands and next steps, including the soon-to-come referendum.

"Agora" podcast series is brought to you by Give Something Back to Berlin. We connect migrants, refugees and locals, by developing innovative practices in the areas of social integration, intercultural dialogue and inclusion.

Agora explores Berlin’s multicultural landscape. We find out how migration has changed our urban landscape, hear stories from our community, and exchange ideas with those who are making a difference. Join us while we tackle issues ranging from human rights, diversity, and education, to migrant identity and belonging!

A video version of this episode is also available: https://youtu.be/Y_TaI1YF2jA

Host: Marie-Therese Helmschmied

Interviewee: Rosa Silva

Creative Direction & Video Production: Dan Gizzie & Giovanni Dominice

Production Managers: Gaby D’Annunzio & Ragıp Zık

Creative Assistant: Marie-Therese Helmschmied

Production Assistant: Lucie Wirz

Music: Felix Godden

Designer: Ohad Ben Moshe

More information

Give Something Back to Berlin: www.gsbtb.org

Support our work: https://gsbtb.org/donate/

Deutsche Wohnen & Co Enteignen: www.dwenteignen.de/informations-in-english (English) / www.dwenteignen.de (German)

Refugio Berlin: www.refugio.berlin