We also offer digital formats, such as the learning app on “Climate & Migration”, which work well as preparation for the city tour or for groups that cannot come to Berlin.
The city tours on the topics of homelessness and flight & migration are also available for children and young people. They are aimed at individuals as well as school and extracurricular groups. The tours are interactive, with abstract topics illustrated through objects and/or hands-on activities.
“I learned the difference between homelessness and living on the streets, gained insight into various reasons why people end up on the streets, and how difficult it is to break free from addiction, as well as the problems associated with some services such as homeless shelters or programs like Synanon.” Student
Life on the streets
Miriam came to Berlin in 2019 and lived around Ostbahnhof station for several years without a place of her own. She talks about where to sleep, how to cope with the cold and hunger, what to be afraid of, what beautiful moments there are, and how we can support people on the streets.
Stories of migration
Saad, who used to work as a tour guide in Damascus, has been living in Berlin since 2015. On his tour, he guides visitors through Sonnenallee in Berlin-Neukölln, reminiscent of Al-Nasr Street in Damascus, and creates an understanding of his homeland by showcasing everyday and special Syrian customs, while dispelling prejudices and conveying a sense of home through familiar foods and places.
What began as a holiday with her girlfriend turned into Polina’s flight to Berlin after Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. In Berlin, she found new friends and support. On her tours through Prenzlauer Berg, Polina shares insights into queer life in Russia, the challenges of starting over, and the courage it takes to build a new home.
The tour, led by Yauheni, a Belarusian student activist in exile, provides insights from his immigration experience and addresses the political environment in Germany and Belarus.