Glocal Roots

Back to School, Not for Every Child

Liska Bernet — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:32:04 +0000

Education is a fundamental human right, enshrined in the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the 1951 Refugee Convention. To deny it is to deny a child the chance to grow, to be safe, and to belong. Education is a lifeline. Yet, this right remains out of reach for many refugee children with 49% being out of school. During humanitarian crisis education is sidelined. Between 2010 and 2017 less than 3% of humanitarian funds were allocated to education. Even though education is at the core of the realization of so many other human rights. To claim, enjoy and protect your rights – whether they be social, economic, cultural, political or civil – education is a fundamental tool. School plays a key role in every aspect of a child’s development. Going beyond cognitive skills like reading and numeracy, it also nurtures social and emotional growth. The classroom offers structure, routine, and safety. It is where children learn to cooperate, to build relationships, and build self-confidence. School also introduces children to sport. More than a simple form of recreation, physical education provides children with the opportunity to connect, to practice teamwork, and to experience the joy of shared achievement. Sport fosters resilience and self-worth.

MEDIA: Neue Zürcher Zeitung – Auf Kos sind die Touristen zurück und die Flüchtlinge noch da

Liska Bernet — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:46:14 +0000

Der folgende Beitrag wurde auf Neue Zürcher Zeitung im September publiziert. ELENA PANAGIOTIDIS, KOS Am Rande eines Beachvolleyball-Felds am Strand von Kos-Stadt sitzt Nabil und schaut auf dieTouristen, die im Meer baden. Er war letztmals vor zehn Jahren im Wasser.

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The Importance of Trauma-Informed Approaches in Refugee Support

Liska Bernet — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:55:42 +0000

In recent years, the global displacement crisis has reached unprecedented levels. Conflicts, persecution, climate change, and economic instability have forced millions of people to flee their homes to seek safety and dignity elsewhere. Whilst legal frameworks and humanitarian responses focus on shelter, food, and documentation. One crucial aspect is under-prioritized: the psychological and…

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MEDIA: Neues Leben für alte Stoffe – eine Schweizer NGO hilft Flüchtenden

Liska Bernet — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:43:58 +0000

Der folgende Beitrag wurde auf gogreen.ch im Juni publiziert. Ein Projekt der Schweizer NGO Glocal Roots verbindet soziale und ökologische Nachhaltigkeit und gibt Flüchtenden in Athen und Izmir Hoffnung. Sie bekommen nicht nur Arbeit und Essen, sondern auch Kinderbetreuung und einen geschützten Raum. Auf den Produkten, welche die Frauen nähen, werden auch ihre Lebensgeschichten erzählt.

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motherhood in exile: the challenges of refugee women in greece

Shop — Thu, 08 May 2025 09:44:44 +0000

Motherhood is a profound journey that demands strength, care and resilience. For refugee women in Greece, the experience of motherhood is deeply shaped by the challenges of displacement, uncertainty, and systemic barriers. While every mother carries hopes for her children’s safety, education, and happiness, refugee mothers often fight for the most basic needs, without state nor family support to…

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Kos: Divided by Invisible Borders

Shop — Tue, 06 May 2025 09:07:07 +0000

Since the Easter weekend, one of the most important celebrations in the Orthodox calendar, Kos has transformed its face. As every spring, shopfronts have been freshly repainted, restaurants along the harbour have reopened, terraces are filling up, and the air is filled with a mix of languages. The return of tourists brings small businesses back to life, rekindles the enthusiasm of restaurant owners, and infuses the island with the seasonal energy locals know so well. But just a few kilometres away, in another Kos, doors don’t open with the same warmth. For those who cross the sea seeking asylum, there’s no ouzo toast to welcome them. In this microcosm of the Aegean, two kinds of travellers coexist: some are welcomed, served, pampered; others are ignored, monitored, and sidelined.

Navigating Rights: Access to Services for Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Shop — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:58:41 +0000

If someone is seeking asylum, it implies they are looking for safety owing to a lack of human rights in their country. But seeking asylum is also about rebuilding your life and having the chance to move forward. Nevertheless, in Greece, the process for asylum seekers and refugees is slow and complex. Each stage presents its own challenges and services which secure a person’s human rights are not…

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Europe: A broken promise of a stable – and better – future

Shop — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:55:04 +0000

At the start of each year, we often reflect on what we are grateful for and set our intentions for the future. Some cherish a stable home, proximity to loved ones, or the ability to engage in meaningful work. Others value hobbies, personal freedoms, or simply the sense of security that allows them to plan ahead. Whatever the case, the foundation of what people care about is their ability to choose…

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“They don’t care about us”: Voices from Kos exposing inhumane migration policies

Liska Bernet — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:49:43 +0000

A new report from Glocal Roots highlights the human cost of EU migration policies, shedding light on the dangerous journeys, systemic abuses, and dire conditions endured by people on the move on the Greek island of Kos. The testimonies in the report provide a stark account of the lives of those seeking refuge, often forced into perilous situations and subjected to neglect that strips them of their…

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MEDIA: Schweizer Illustrierte – Von Hand für Bauch und Kopf

Liska Bernet — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:35:28 +0000

Der folgende Beitrag wurde in der print Ausgabe der Schweizer Illustrierten im Januar publiziert. Die bunten Accessoires des Labels Glocal Roots sind nicht nur handgemacht und aus recyceltem Stoff, sie erzählen auch Geschichten von Frauen auf der Flucht. In jedem Etikett finden sich Erlebnisse derjenigen Näherin, die das jeweilige Produkt hergestellt hat.Es sind Produkte mit Geschichten…

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Glocal Roots

Back to School, Not for Every Child

MEDIA: Neue Zürcher Zeitung – Auf Kos sind die Touristen zurück und die Flüchtlinge noch da

The Importance of Trauma-Informed Approaches in Refugee Support

MEDIA: Neues Leben für alte Stoffe – eine Schweizer NGO hilft Flüchtenden

motherhood in exile: the challenges of refugee women in greece​

Kos: Divided by Invisible Borders

Navigating Rights: Access to Services for Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Europe: A broken promise of a stable – and better – future​

“They don’t care about us”: Voices from Kos exposing inhumane migration policies

MEDIA: Schweizer Illustrierte – Von Hand für Bauch und Kopf

motherhood in exile: the challenges of refugee women in greece

Europe: A broken promise of a stable – and better – future