In 2018, the Berlin Senate Chancellery presented the #FARBENBEKENNEN award for the first time under the motto "Encounters". The award was given to refugees who, through their outstanding commitment, had established encounters between people from different walks of life and thus reduced division and prejudice ¬– with the aim of creating peaceful co-existence in society.
A jury of several members from the fields of civil society, politics, culture and business selected five outstanding individuals and initiatives from all the entries. The winners were then chosen in an online voting.
2018 AWARD CEREMONY
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THE WINNERS AND NOMINEES IN 2018
1st PLACE IN 2018
The actors and actresses of the German-Syrian theatre project "syn:format" share their life stories with the audience and break through linguistic and cultural barriers as a result.
2nd Place 2018
Going by the motto, "Give something back to German people", Syrian Alex Assali uses his own money to cook for homeless people in Berlin.
3rd Place 2018
At SchwimmClub1001, refugees volunteer as lifeguards and swimming coaches. .
Nominees in 2018
"Querstadtein" allows nine refugees from Syria and Iraq to act as city guides. They show the city from their perspective to longstanding residents and tourists alike.
WINNER OF THE JURY AWARD IN 2019
The "Champions ohne Grenzen" ("Champions without Borders") initiative relies on the inclusive power of football and allows refugees to volunteer as football coaches.
- 1st PLACE IN 2018
- 2nd Place 2018
- 3rd Place 2018
- Nominees in 2018
- WINNER OF THE JURY AWARD IN 2019
