querstadtein e.V.
querstadtein e.V. offers unique city tours in Berlin, led by people with experiences of homelessness and migration. The goal is to promote empathy through personal stories and to break down stereotypes. The organization is committed to social participation and political education.
querstadtein e.V. - A Change of Perspective through City Tours
editKey Products and Services
editquerstadtein e.V. organizes unique city tours in Berlin, led by people who have experienced homelessness or flight and migration themselves. These tours connect the personal biographies of the tour guides with places in public space to promote a deep understanding and awareness of the issues of homelessness and migration. The tours provide space for personal conversations and the opportunity to rethink stereotypes and reduce prejudices.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of querstadtein e.V. is to enable a change of perspective through the voices and stories of people who often stand at the margins of society. The organization advocates for political education and the promotion of social and cultural participation. Values such as empathy, inclusion, and the empowerment of affected voices are at the core of their work.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editquerstadtein e.V. is sustainably engaged in the community through several initiatives:
- City Tours: Since 2013, the city tours have provided a platform for people to share their personal stories, contributing to a better understanding and more empathy.
- Exhibitions and Events: The organization organizes exhibitions such as the open space "In the Midst of Us. Homeless Women* in Berlin" at the Humboldt Forum, highlighting the experiences of homeless women* and offering a fishbowl discussion on social and cultural participation.
- Education and Awareness: Through the city tours and events, awareness of the challenges of homelessness and migration is sharpened, and a dialogue about coexistence in a diverse city is promoted.
- Empowerment of Affected Individuals: The tour guides are not only financially supported but also emotionally strengthened by sharing their stories and acting as agents of political education.
Additional Information
editquerstadtein e.V. celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023 and has reached over 100,000 participants in its tours and digital formats during this time. The organization works closely with other organizations and institutions to achieve its goals and promote positive change in society[2][5].
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.gasconnect.at/fileadmin/Aktuelles/Erdgas_im_Fokus/2019/Erdgas_im_Fokus-09-2013.pdf
- 2 - https://querstadtein.org
- 3 - https://www.nachhaltige-zukunftsstadt.de/downloads/9783962388645.pdf
- 4 - https://querstadtein.org/faq/
- 5 - https://gruenden.rlp.de/fileadmin/gruenden/PDF_etc/Praxisleitfaden_Soziales_Unternehmertum.pdf