Lecture and Discussion - Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Kruse: The Caring Community

Lecture and Reading: Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Kruse The Caring Community Homecoming in Times of Flight and Arrival Vulnerability and responsibility often arise from personal involvement. "Charity," "moral obligation," or "ethical duty" (Albert Schweitzer) describe the actions with which individuals or communities respond to the challenges of the unexpected. What conditions promote a respectful and sustainable coexistence? Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Kruse reflects on the backgrounds of personal and societal actions. Old Train Station Sipplingen Free Admission Sponsored by the German Foundation for Engagement and Volunteering as well as the Upper Swabian Electric Works OEW Stories of Flight | How to Achieve Arrival? What does home mean? In 2025, Forum Allmende e. V. (Literature Association) will conduct a series of events with authors that addresses the experiences of refugees from various perspectives. The aim is to break the often clichéd perception of the term "refugee" and to make differentiated life stories visible. In Sipplingen, the district operates a larger refugee accommodation. Here, citizen self-help took the initiative to organize an event on-site to improve understanding of the living situation of these individuals. Thus, literature becomes an encounter. The series gives both refugees and supporters a voice. It aims to relativize clichés, promote empathy, and encourage a closer listening. Ideally, it changes attitudes – thereby contributing to an open society and a resilient democracy.