Tell me About Your Life
Where do you meet up with you friends? What do you dream of? How did you fall in love? Students from Bethlehem tell about their lives.
Middle East
Magic Can Happen
Some say music can change the world. Hip-hop music definitely does, according to Ben Herson.
Army, Brotherhood, and Liberals
The Story of Power Struggle in Egypt: Three parties hold most of the power in Egypt. Who is going to last?
Commons, Crises, and Tragedies
Managing, using and sustaining resources are social practices. Why we need to talk about the commons when discussing future development and sustainability.
Displaced in Their Own Country
Thousands of people have left their homes in Iraq to seek refuge. Many continue to stay in the country. What is life like for those internal refugees?
Baladini – Slow Food for Everyone
Baladini was founded in 2014 to train Egyptian women in artisanal food production. DDD talked to one of the founders.
Generous Envy
The willingness to share depends on different motifs – even envy. Examples from Pakistan, Latin America and the USA.
Transforming the Face of Beirut
An interview with Beirut’s street artist Yazan Halwani about migration, Lebanon's vibrant culture, and his calligraffiti art.
Debt and Deprivation
The Syrians finding refuge in Lebanon’s capital Beirut impact the city’s social fabric and economy. UNHCR fights for a better life for everyone.
Mean Streets
Syrian refugee children sell roses or collect scrap metal on the streets of Beirut. They sacrifice their futures to ensure their families' survival.
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.
Much Upgrading, Little Effect?
More than half of Nairobi lives in slums where they face stalled projects and poor service. But improvements could be made.
The Brightest Colour of Syria
Despite the cruel face of the Syrian war artist Diala Brisly refuses to give up hope. With her art she paints another story.
Hope Is Contagious
How would you feel leaving home for ever? For Danny Ramadan, a gay Syrian, the decision to flee was never his. It was made for him based on who he loved.
Civil War Reloaded
25 years ago, these fighters were enemies. Now they have come together with a new goal: maintaining peace in Lebanon. But time is running out.
No Boundaries, Only Obstacles
Children learn the art of parkour in the Gaza Strip to help them overcome the trauma caused by war and boost their self-esteem.
Morocco’s Solar Bet
Morocco’s new solar power plants are expected to support 1.1 million people and hopes are high for a boost in job creation. Yet obstacles still remain.
A Global Option
Ever more sophisticated robots are taking over jobs. Poverty might follow in step. But there is a concept, often derided as socialist utopia that could help.