ABC of Social Resilience: Surviving and Thriving Together The following text was originally published by the University of Münster (Germany) as part of their “Frag Sophie!” public engagement initiative. This project focuses on translating complex scientific knowledge into accessible, child-friendly insights. We are proud to share the complete English version of this essay here to …
Interview with Benedikt Kern from the Ökumenisches Netzwerk Asyl in der Kirche in Nordrhein-Westfalen Azher Hameed Qamar First published at Cofund MDC Space. Read the original here. This interview was conducted with Benedikt Kern, a theologian who works at the Ökumenisches Netzwerk Asyl in der Kirche in Nordrhein-Westfalen. As part of my work on migration, diaspora, …
At the Edge of Humanity: Reflections on the Movie Green Border and Enacted Resilience (2023) Azher Hameed Qamar First published at Cofund MDC Space. Read the original here. Recently, as part of the COFUND (Migration, Diaspora and Citizenship) project at the University of Münster, I suggested the movie Green Border by Agnieszka Holland at Cineplex Münster. What began as …
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Social Resilience: Tracing Conceptual Evolutions and Theoretical Pathways What exactly do we mean when we talk about social resilience? The term has gained traction in recent years, especially in discussions about sustainability, well being, and how communities cope with crises. Yet, definitions of social resilience vary widely, often focusing narrowly on the ability to “withstand” or …
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Rethinking Climate Adaptation: A Social Lens on Resilience Climate change research has paid little attention to the social dimensions of resilience and their link to social capital. The article “Social dimensions of resilience and climate change: a rapid review of theoretical approaches” reviews 27 studies (18 directly relevant) to explore how social capital connects with …
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Conceptualizing Social Resilience in Migrants’ Lived Experiences What does it really mean for migrants to be “resilient”? Too often, resilience is described as an individual skill or capacity, overlooking the fact that it is also a deeply social process shaped by relationships, institutions, and lived experiences. This article rethinks social resilience as lived experience of migrants. …
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Enduring the Valley: Lessons in Social Resilience from Prophet Muhammad’s Struggle in Shi’eb Abi Talib History is often told in grand battles and political shifts, but some of the most powerful stories are those forged in quiet endurance—moments when communities survive not with force, but with faith, love, and unshakeable bonds. One such story is …