Hemispheres

Please find here a brief introduction to the Approach of the European Migrations Policies

"Migration, development and globalization: What interactions? " some answers and even more questions on the report of the fourth session written by the participants......Fourth Session the whole report

Before coming here, what was your main interest in the Hemispheres training?

I wanted to learn more about the current state of migration from different points of view; the difficulties that migrants face when they arrive to Europe, the experiences of the population that remains in the sending countries and the work of the organisations which aim to reach awareness.

Why did you get involved in the international solidarity sector?

I have always been interested in cooperation and solidarity between people coming from different countries. I believe that being able to understand what is behind inequalities and the main problems our society face nowadays is very important.

Dear friends!

Have you realized that these are our last days together here in Paris? Of course when the planes are not flying, then we have to stay here... forever. Maybe we can live in the FdH's office? So... I hope that our last days together will be fun:)

Have a nice day, A

Do you feel more connected to the Southern hemisphere now ?

I don’t feel connected but I feel more interested in these questions. I see some similar problems in the Southern and the Northern hemisphere, specially in Eastern Europe, like the lack of job opportunities and moving to Western Europe and the US for higher salaries.

Are you part of the problem or of the solution ?

I feel like part of the problem because I’m also thinking of becoming a migrant. At the same time I’m part of the solution because I plan to enhance my skills in another country and go back to my country afterwards… I’m not a problem or a solution, but a link between the two.

Why did you come here to Paris to attend this training?

Although I am an architect I have always been very interested in social issues. When I heard about the Hemispheres project I thought it would be something I want to take part of. And if I get the possibility to travel somewhere, discover new things and meet some people, I do not think twice, I go for it.

How do you think this training has influenced you?

I think if you do something like this, it opens new doors and creates new levels for us. Also I will be dealing with my local avent and this will have an impact on my everyday life.

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind, when you think about the project Hemisphere ?

Lots of opinions, points of views.

What’s the most important thing you will tell your friends at home about migration?

Migration is tightly connected to globalization.

4 th session of "HEMISPHERES" started in spring in Paris. 17 people from France, Spain, Italia, Lithuania and Estonia gathered to discuss about migration issues. All week we had lectures of Duarte from India, Ndiakhate from Senegal and presentations of many organizations acting on migration issues. After a week of intensive courses, the participants wrote each other's interviews. This is the interview with Martin from Estonia:

Do you feel more connected to the Southern hemisphere now?

I feel more aware of Southern hemispheres problems, however I didn`t acquire any particular connections. But I hope to get involved in the nearest future.

Are you part of the problem or of the solution ?

We all are a part of the problem. Or…we are the problem. Some of us might be willing to become the solution too.

Saara-Nette from Estonia

What did you come here to Paris to attend this training?

A friend of mine had been in this programme last November and she told me what it was about. I found it interesting so I decided to come. I was also very interested in visiting Paris so I thought it would be a perfect combination.

How do you think your life will change after having attended this training?

I think I am more sensitive. The training has raised my awareness, I can see how unequal the world is.