Flip! Put yourself in their shoes
Changing perspectives on integration…
Flip the roles!
Flip is an innovative open learning space which combines treasure hunts and a community event. By flipping the roles of refugees and members of the host country, it will raise consciousness of the struggles and critical situations faced every day.
Challenge Tackled
Missing connection between hosts and refugees
Misunderstanding of the situation of refugees:
Administrative procedures
Journey
Difficulty accessing food
Difficulty accessing accommodation
Difficulty accessing medical aid (mental, physical)
Job
Target group, beneficiaries or clients
Target group / primary beneficiaries: Members of the host population
Secondary beneficiaries: Refugees
Solution
Flip – Role play treasure hunt to understand better the situation of a refugee.
Procedure 1: Consult the role flip card
Procedure 2: Reflexion at the end with the facilitator
Community event (Refugee Bonfire) to create connections between refugees and the members of the host population.
Innovation
The switching of roles
Involving Refugees in the process
Role flip cards with role and description
Unique Selling Point
Two formats of events coming together
Role flip
Impact
Creating a connection between hosts and refugees
Gaining understanding of the situation of refugees
Feasibility/Transferability
Sectoral transferability
Local transferability