Special Episode: Perspectives on Voluntourism in different contexts – challenges and way forward

In the panel discussion Dolly Afoumba, Malika Gottstein and Laila discuss Voluntourism and what it implies. Moderated by Carolin Philipp, the three incredible speakers discuss the difference between volunteering and (political) activism as well as the harmful effects of Voluntourism. They speak about privilege, ongoing (un)learning processes and the change from charity to solidarity. The panel discussion took place online on 3rd March 2026. Speakers: Dolly Afoumba - Economic Historian, PhD, Anti-Racism Trainer Malika Gottstein - Active member of Zugvögel - Grenzen überwinden e.V. Laila - feminist activist, Legal Center Lesvos Moderator: Carolin Philipp - co-founder of the glokal collective, decolonial educator Editor's note: There are some sections where the audio quality is poor, but it improves again if you continue listening.