Why we’re here tour, Berlin, Mitte
I love Berlin's diversity. It seems that every district in Berlin has its own identity, which makes it a place where anybody can find themselves and their niche. I’m originally from near Damascus and came to Berlin as a refugee. When I am not doing tours, I work on documenting human rights violations.
Pickup
At the Ubahn station of Mohrenstrasse, take the exit from the station in the direction of Wilhelmstrasse, and you will find us.
Description
In 2015, an estimated 1 million people arrived in Europe seeking refuge; many came from Syria.
The media focuses intensely on the so-called ‘refugee crisis’ but often fails to mention why people have been forced to flee their countries.
This tour, led by a Syrian refugee, gives you the chance to understand the situation in Syria and why it became too dangerous for many people to stay.
By using places of historical significance in Berlin, the walking tour seeks to draw parallels between what has happened in the history of Berlin and what is happening in Syria.
The idea is to make us realise that none of us are immune to turbulent times, that the refugees of today are escaping real danger.
By understanding the situation in Syria, we can start to change our attitudes to those fleeing to Europe.