{"id":11532,"date":"2026-06-06T16:34:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T14:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/cologne-story-labs\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T19:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:20:16","slug":"cologne-story-labs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/en\/cologne-story-labs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cologne Story Labs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Schritzug-1024x378.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11442\" style=\"width:488px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Schritzug-1024x378.png 1024w, https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Schritzug-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Schritzug-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Schritzug.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you have a story? Tell it in the Cologne Story Labs &#8211; your way! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cologne Story Labs<\/em><\/strong> brings people with and without a history of migration together. In a creative, multilingual space, they are invited to tell and reflect on aspects of their life stories and write them down in exchange with tandem partners.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together we want to develop new, diverse and appreciative stories about origin, identity, belonging and life in Cologne. It&#8217;s not about perfect writing, but about personal stories, listening to each other and the joy of creative expression.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In three consecutive workshops we will get to know different methods of storytelling:  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Object-oriented storytelling:<\/strong> personal objects become starting points for sharing memories. Together we discover how stories can be told authentically in this way.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Biographical interviews &amp; listening:<\/strong> We learn to ask sensitive questions, listen empathetically and document life stories respectfully. We draw on methods from oral history and biographical work.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Creative Writing:<\/strong> In a joint writing workshop, texts are created without pressure to perform and without any claim to perfection. Whether in German, multilingual or in another language &#8211; your own voice counts.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshops create a safe space for exchange, reflection and shared learning. People with different life paths work together, discover new perspectives and develop their stories.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end, selected texts and contributions will be presented at a public event at a cultural venue in Cologne. In this way, the resulting stories will find their way into Cologne&#8217;s urban society and open up new conversations about memory, migration and living together.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Cologne Story Labs is a joint project of Jama Nyeta and DOMiD as part of the &#8220;Kommunaler Fonds Kulturelle Bildung (KuBiK)&#8221; funding program of the City of Cologne.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Take part:<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participation is <strong>free of charge<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are <strong>15 places<\/strong> available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application deadline: <strong>July 31, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project period: <strong>September 2026 to April 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Program:<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the course of the project, you will get to know different methods for discovering, telling and writing down personal stories. No previous knowledge is required &#8211; the focus is on curiosity, openness and the joy of sharing.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Workshop 1: &#8220;Letting objects tell stories&#8221;  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 18, 2026 | 17:00-19:30 <br\/>Location: DOMiD e. V. <br\/>Management: Bebero Lehmann  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a guided tour of the DOMiD collection, we discover how objects can make memories and stories visible. We then use curated objects as a starting point for creative storytelling.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Workshop 2: &#8220;Oral history &amp; biographical interviews&#8221;  <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 2026 (evening date, exact date to follow) <br\/>Location: Jama Nyeta <br\/>Director: Dr. Azziza B. Malanda  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do stories emerge in conversation? In this workshop, we will learn about biographical interview methods and practise asking sensitive questions, listening empathetically and respectfully accompanying personal stories.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Workshop 3: &#8220;Creative writing in the context of multilingualism&#8221;  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 2026 (evening date, exact date to follow) <br\/>Location: Jama Nyeta <br\/>Management: Sandra Vacca and Yann Pouget  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an open writing workshop, we experiment with language(s), memories and creative writing impulses. Multilingualism is expressly welcome and will be used as a creative resource! We work playfully and without pressure.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deepening phase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">November &#8211; December 2026<strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the three workshops, you will continue working on your stories with a tandem partner. The project team will support you individually. Two supervised tandem meetings are planned.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Final phase  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">January &#8211; March 2027  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tandems continue to work independently and finalize their texts with the support of the project team.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open storytelling event<\/strong>    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">April 2027  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the project, selected stories, oral and written contributions will be presented at a public event at a cultural venue in Cologne. The resulting stories will be shared with a wide audience and open up new conversations about memory, diversity, belonging and living together in Cologne.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Contact:<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yann Pouget<\/strong> (Project Manager, Jama Nyeta)<br\/>E-mail: <a>pouget@jamanyeta.org<\/a><br\/>Phone: 0221 70994558<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Cooperation partner:  <\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domid_logo_mit_schriftzug_rand-1024x378.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11487\" style=\"width:432px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domid_logo_mit_schriftzug_rand-1024x378.png 1024w, https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domid_logo_mit_schriftzug_rand-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domid_logo_mit_schriftzug_rand-768x283.png 768w, https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/domid_logo_mit_schriftzug_rand.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Promotion:  <\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Stadt-Koeln.png\" alt=\"City of Cologne\" class=\"wp-image-8275\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.626742226987288;width:472px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Stadt-Koeln.png 768w, https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Stadt-Koeln-300x65.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KuBik_Logo_rgb.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11457\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.214610276127228;width:212px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KuBik_Logo_rgb.png 744w, https:\/\/jamanyeta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KuBik_Logo_rgb-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cologne Story Labs brings people with and without a history of migration together. 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