Open Encounters

Open Encounters

By Pamela KerpiusSociety & CultureNews
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Open Encounters episodes

  • From COVID-19 Lockdown: Foday
    During the worldwide lockdown of COVID-19 MotM connects with the migrant community in Italy and in Germany. In this episode, we speak to Foday (Gambia) for a status check. Hear how he's managing after two months in quarantine in Latina, Italy, and about his first day out on May 4th, Italy's start of "fase due" (phase two) and the end of fase uno (phase one) lockdown across the country.
    10 min
  • From COVID-19 Lockdown: Ousmane
    During the worldwide lockdown of COVID-19 MotM connects with the migrant community in Italy and in Germany. In this episode, we speak to Ousmane (Gambia) for a status check. Hear how he's managing after two months in quarantine in Bayern (Bavaria state), Germany, about wearing masks at the club, and his words of precaution to keep distance and keep wearing our masks as lockdowns starts to lift.
    11 min
  • From COVID-19 Lockdown: Andrew
    During the worldwide lockdown of COVID-19 MotM connects with the migrant community in Italy and in Germany. In this episode, we speak to Andrew (Nigeria) for a status check. Hear how he's managing after two months in quarantine in Limatola, Italy, and his hope that the Italian government and people can begin to view the frequently-isolated migrant population with greater sympathy as lockdown begins to lift.
    12 min
  • From COVID-19 Lockdown: Moussa
    During the worldwide lockdown during COVID-19 MotM connects with the migrant community in Germany and Italy. In this episode, we speak to Moussa (Senegal) for a status check. Hear how he's managing after about two months in quarantine in Günzburg, Germany, and about his Ramadan during lockdown, and finally his positive words that no matter black or white we are all the same.
    7 min
  • From COVID-19 Lockdown: Landing
    During the worldwide lockdown during COVID-19 MotM connects with the migrant community in Germany and Italy. In this episode, we speak to Landing (Gambia) for a status check. Hear how he's managing after about two months in quarantine in a city outside Stuttgart, Germany, and stay posted on the MotM Facebook page where we'll share his next live music performance.
    10 min
  • From COVID-19 Lockdown: Bakary
    During the worldwide lockdown during COVID-19 MotM connects with the migrant community in Italy. In this episode, we speak to Bakary (Gambia) for a status check. Hear how he's managing after six weeks in quarantine in Naples, Italy, and his wish to turn the mic on me when we can finally meet in person again.
    11 min
  • From COVID-19 Lockdown: Fabulous
    During the worldwide lockdown during COVID-19 MotM connects with the migrant community in Italy. In this episode, we speak to Fabulous (Nigeria; episode #2) for a status check. Hear how he's managing after six weeks in quarantine in Limatola, Italy, and his message of positivity and gratitude to the world.
    14 min
  • Richard

    Read Richard’s original journey story on the site––anche disponibile in italiano. His followup story and photo essay is forthcoming.

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    33 min

About Open Encounters

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Hear the voices of the people who have crossed the Mediterranean Sea. After crossing continents, countries, the Sahara desert and the Mediterranean on inflatable boats, now they are on the next journey, of settling their lives in Italy, and beyond.