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Grassroots dialogue initiatives in Europe

Overview

Grassroots initiatives in Germany and Switzerland are utilizing dialogue-based workshops and mobile spaces to foster social cohesion and combat division.

In Sillenbuch, Germany, the ‘Sillenbuch Hand in Hand’ initiative, in partnership with NaturFreunde Sillenbuch-Ostfildern, organized a workshop to promote democracy and respect. The program focused on providing practical strategies for navigating difficult social interactions, including responses to xenophobic or right-wing positions and managing undignified statements.

Similar efforts are appearing across the region. In Switzerland, the association ‘Erzähl doch mal’ uses a ‘listening wagon’ to facilitate personal encounters and non-denominational conversation. In Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, local efforts involve spontaneous market square conversations designed to combat social division by listening to citizens’ concerns and maintaining respect despite differing views.

Entities

Sillenbuch Hand in Hand · Antje Waterholter · Bergisch Gladbach · NaturFreunde Sillenbuch-Ostfildern · Mechthild Burgmer

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Grassroots dialogue initiatives promote social connection in Switzerland and Germany

    Community members in Switzerland and Germany are launching grassroots initiatives, such as mobile listening stations and public dialogue sessions, to foster social connection and mutual respect.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Sillenbuch initiative hosts workshop on democracy and dialogue

    The ‘Sillenbuch Hand in Hand’ initiative is hosting a workshop on October 10 to teach constructive dialogue skills and strategies for defending democratic values in social discourse.

Sources

forum-magazin.ch · in-gl.de · neuebuergerzeitung.de · wilih.de