Why are we strangers to one another

Why are we strangers to one another?
A change of perspective

Panel discussion in English:

• Mark Damon Harvey, Teacher, consultant in the private sector, universities and art institutions.
• Kishor Paul, Campaign Coordinator, Amnesty International.
• Gina Balsiger, Operations Management, GZ Wollishofen.

This talk brings together the perspectives of immigrants and professionals working in the field to discuss practical ways of bringing dialogue through participatory practices. We believe that creative activities and simple collective actions can open spaces for conversation, reduce barriers, and encourage understanding.

Mutual understanding does not mean agreeing. It means to create opportunities for people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to understand how others see and experience the world. In this context, dialogue and play become valuable tools for participatory learning. Play creates situations where people interact, cooperate, negotiate, and solve problems collectively. Through simple participatory activities, moments that challenge stereotypes, encourage curiosity, and spark conversations arise. This might not happen in more formal settings, where anti-racism is only discussed, instead of practiced through everyday actions.