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“Desperate Journeys”, understanding the global refugee crisis through empathy

Empathy Action’s new Refugee immersive experience launches this week to help build understanding and action for the biggest humanitarian crisis since the second world war. 

The UNHCR reports “we are now witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 65.6 million people around the world have been forced from home. Among them are nearly 22.5 million refugees, over half of whom are under the age of 18”.

As the saying goes, “to begin to really understand another human being, you first need to walk a mile in their shoes.” Empathy Action invites participants to do just that in this new live interactive experience.

“Desperate Journeys” explores the global refugee crisis by tracking the journey of a family forced from their home in a war torn country. It is a challenging piece based firmly on facts, first hand accounts and case studies to bring home to those taking part the human stories behind the headlines.

The experience is delivered within a maze-like set which we can assemble in a large hall or large marquee (at least 12×18 metres). It runs for 70 minutes as part of a 2 hour package delivered by the Empathy Action team, including briefing and a reflective feedback and discussion session. The experience is designed for up to 25 participants at a time, who will be guided through it by our cast members.

By running such simulations we aim to deepen understanding of the greatest refugee crisis since the Second World War and give rise to a heartfelt desire to take action.

To speak to us about “Desperate Journeys” or to book please contact us.

More on Desperate Journeys

Developing Desperate Journeys: Acknowledgements & credits

Journey’s End: getting involved after taking part in Desperate Journeys

Simulation FAQS

Desperate Journeys Launch (Jan 2018) Press Release

Filed Under: News, Uncategorized Tagged With: #ShareHumanity, Culture of Empathy, Desperate Journeys, Empathy, empathy action, Empathy with Refugees, global, Global Refugee Crisis, Pickwell Foundation, Refugee, Refugee simulation, Refugees, simulations, World Humanitarian Summit Pledge

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