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Rooted in the mission of fostering resilience and self-empowerment, our makerspace aims to provoke a paradigm shift in how we approach aid. Rather than passive recipients of assistance, individuals within and beyond the asylum process become active agents in their own lives, makers of their own solutions, and dreamers of their own futures. Our makerspace reframes the narrative of “people in need” to one of “resilient and talented individuals” by providing the tools and knowledge for self-sufficiency, transforming lives and fostering a sense of community, purpose, and hope. It’s a testament to the power of individual potential and a symbol of collective empowerment in the face of adversity.

Values

Vision

Mission

Impact

Solidarity stands at the very core of our actions. Therefore, we aim to reframe the prevalent narrative about people on the move from “people in need” to “resilient and talented individuals”. We deeply believe that every person is the expert of their own life. Everyone knows best what it is they need. In consequence, we work with people at eye-level by providing spaces in which they can implement their own ideas and create the solutions they envision. Trust lies at the base of everything we do and in order to foster and protect it, we hold ourselves to high standards of transparency and fairness. In Habibi.Works, people not only create products and regain agency, but they also build community and a sense of belonging. Since the beginnings of the project in 2016, Habibi.Works has proven that challenges around migration can be tackled with a resourceful, constructive approach.

We work towards a world in which every person has equal access to opportunities. The borders of countries mustn’t be limitations for people’s search for safety, freedom and a chance to thrive. We want to live in a world that allows people to unfold their potential and that protects their dignity.

The decision to introduce a makerspace-model to the context of migration, the so-called ‘humanitarian field’, was rooted in our desire to provoke a paradigm shift in the approach to aid: Rather than passive recipients of assistance, individuals within and beyond the asylum process become active agents of their own lives and futures. By offering tools, spaces and knowledge for self-sufficiency, our makerspace aims to foster a sense of agency and purpose, restoring and protecting a feeling of dignity. The process of building products and projects together creates community and hope. It's a testament to the power of individual potential and a symbol of collective empowerment in the face of adversity.

Through our many workshops and working areas, Habibi.Works aims to support the participants in

  1. the improvement of their current living conditions
  2. accessing non formal education
  3. their well-being and mental health
  4. first steps of integration

Besides our direct involvement, it is our declared goal to present counterpoints to the public and populist narratives around border justice and people on the move.

The Team

Project Coordinator & Fundraising

Project Coordination & Accounting

Habibi.Works Co-founder & Chairperson Habibi.Works AMKE

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