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A call for humanitarian disarmament

07.10.2015 by Dominik Lehnert

tl_files/media/Articles/Pictures_Posts_2019/2012_04_27_Children_Playing_Trucks_Yida_Hofer_Marc.jpgArmed violence and insecurity have a profound impact on the lives of millions of people around the globe. It is time to act and to renew global efforts for humanitarian disarmament.

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FESDIG - Das Kulturfestival aus Burkina Faso

28.11.2011 by Dominik Lehnert

tl_files/media/Articles/Pictures/FESDIG_pic_11_2011.jpgAm 4. Dezember stellt der burkinische Initiator Alfred Ouoba in Kooperation mit Xchange Perspectives das ‘Festival Dilembu au Gulmu (FESDIG)’ im Import Export in München vor. Nach einem kurzen Film über das FESDIG 2011 und einem Ausblick auf Projekte für das kommende Jahr, gibt es Gelegenheit für den persönlichen Austausch.

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Dilembu Au Gulmu - Burkina Faso

22.03.2011 by Dominik Lehnert

tl_files/media/Articles/Pictures/FESDIG.jpgXchange Perspectives has taken the initiative to document one of the most successful community festivals in Burkina Faso. The music festival 'Dilembu Au Gulmu' (FESDIG) takes place annually in Tiantiaka, approx. 200 km east of the capital Ouagadougou. Although the festival aims at promoting traditional culture and creates sustainable income opportunities for the local people, it has however not received much national nor international attention.

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