Prize winner for understanding: Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann excellent
Prize winner for understanding: Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann excellent
A radiant evening in Hanau: Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann triumph!
With a shimmering price in the hands, Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann were awarded the coveted prize for understanding on Friday evening, September 27, 2024. The Federal Association of Mediation e. V. not only promised a celebration of the best communication projects, but an ODE to the dialogue in turbulent times!
The hearts of those present loudly beat the fact that the two award winners were honored for their outstanding project " trialogs " - an approach that dares to discuss the tense relationships between German, Jews and Muslims. " we were enthusiastic about the courage to dialogue! " Jurrym member Alexander Mauz beamed at the decision of the experts, who selected 23 creative articles from a whopping.
a price with importance
Since 2005, this special prize has been awarded every two years in order to put pioneering concepts for conflict management into the spotlight. For Hassoun and Hoffmann, this was more than a price, it was a connection between hearts and ideals that they would like to continue. " I was overwhelmed and felt a deep gratitude! " so Hassoun. The 2nd chairman of the association, Monika Knauer-Walter, noticed that this year particularly innovative projects are awarded that promote dialogue in times of escalation.
The award ended with 2,000 euros testifies not only the social relevance of the excellent initiatives, but also of the urgent need to listen and act accordingly. " It is a wonderful confirmation that our intensive efforts to promote dialogue and create understanding, bear fruit! " added Hoffmann when the cheering people applauded.
The Trialogs project
In a unique format, Hassoun and Hoffmann discuss the explosive Middle East conflict with young people when visiting school. " We create a room for your feelings without prejudices! It is about understanding emotions and illuminating the different perspectives on the conflict. The exchange takes place at eye level - a revolutionary approach that not only informs, but also connects!
With the trialog format, a platform is created that enables the dialogue between several perspectives and shows that communication is not utopia, but an achievable reality. The Federal Association of Mediation, as Europe's largest of its kind, contributes to the spread and further development of mediation, which is essential in an increasingly polarizing world!
!!! Under this link you will find the press kit with all relevant information about the price for understanding and the 2024 mediation festival in Hanau.