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All my talks are availabe in English and German.
TALK I
Why Listening Matters – On the Power of Listening in Situations of Crisis and Conflict
available in English and German
The act of listening is at the heart of my profession. It is the foundation for sharing stories from around the globe – and it gives many protagonists of these stories a sense of value. Drawing from my encounters and experiences in some of the world’s most challenging contexts – from a sea rescue ship in the Mediterranean to one of Colombia’s most violence-infested regions – I speak about listening itself, the logistics behind it, and why listening is essential to building bridges between the increasingly fragmented realities of life.
Visual by Manfred Naescher
TALK II
What I've Learned from Visiting the World's Deadliest Border Regions
available in English and German
International migration is one of the most debated issues of our time. But what is real and what is just a narrative? Through my personal experiences on major migration routes around the world - from a sea rescue mission in the Mediterranean, to navigating a Colombian jungle controlled by drug cartels, to crossing a U.S. desert where temperatures soar above 45°C - I share powerful stories and images that shed light on this complex issue. Grounded in scientific research, these stories aim to bring clarity to a widely misunderstood topic.
