Not 'Progress' But Prejudice: Development
What does "development" mean for Tribal people: for whom, by whom and to what end?
Life
People
Re-Beirut – The Impulse Generator
Felix and Hans set up their re-beirut.net online platform to feature hands-on ideas for promoting the integration of migrants.
Sports as a Tool for Conflict Transformation and Prevention in Sri Lanka
Sports as a Tool For Conflict Transformation And Prevention In Sri Lanka
The Anti-Restaurants
It is trendy to celebrate food culture. Organized through apps or blogs, strangers meet in so called supper clubs – but sharing food has a long tradition.
Reconstructing Responsibility
The reconstruction of Afghanistan has created a culture of dependency. Only projects that delegate responsibility to the local population can be sustainable.
Let Us Fix it
Repair Cafés offer room for fixing your bike and exchanging knowledge over coffee – and thus tackle sustainable development on the local level.
“Carbón en el Agua!”
In his documentary “La Buena Vida”, Jens Schanze depicts the Colombian Wayúus’ fight for their land against supranational energy corporations. A review.
Investing in Friends
Small investment groups called chamas are a big phenomenon in Kenya. People join to purchase land, start a business, or even to buy their Friday night beers.
Fashion
Better Brands, Better Production?
Ever since the tragedy of Rana Plaza, poor working conditions have increased in visibility. But do the huge labels really keep their fair production promises?
Education
Urban Anthologies: Learning From Our Cities
Cities have never prospered as much as they have over the past couple of decades.
Skills and Education for Bali’s Youth
Thinking about Bali, a tropical holiday island comes in mind. But the touristic paradise is not paradisical for its inhabitants at all.
Sport
Cambodia’s Mighty Girls
In Cambodia, Khmer girls are supposed to be gentle and obedient. A young woman in shorts is tackling this ideal with her prowess on the football pitch.
Interview: "They Simply Won't Shift"
Large sporting events bring the political situation of the country to the attention of the public.
Art & Design
Magic Can Happen
Some say music can change the world. Hip-hop music definitely does, according to Ben Herson.
Fight for Rio’s Streets
In Brazil Graffiti is a weapon of the poor and disinherited. Artists are reclaiming the streets, using their fame to build and educate their communities.
"Sustainability Does Not Cost More"
Sustainability is a key concept of the Post-2015 Agenda. Australian designer Leyla Acaroglu provides a fun and refreshing approach on how to implement it.
My Big Indian Wedding
Centuries of history, Indian gods and transgender pilgrims: The annual Koothandavar Festival in South India is tolerant, colourful and, at times, violent.