In the publication “Das Märchen von der Augenhöhe – Macht und Solidarität in Nord-Süd-Partnerschaften” (The Fairy Tale of Eye Level – Power and Solidarity in North-South Partnerships), glokal e.V. brought together ten activists, committed people and NGO workers from the global South and North to shed light on different aspects of NGO structures, school partnerships, voluntary services and solidarity work.
A theoretical introduction makes the historical-political framework tangible, and a reflection and practice guide supports readers in analyzing and transforming their own engagement.
Eye level and partnership are phrases that are often used in North-South, solidarity or ‘development cooperation’. They are meant to signal progressiveness and demonstrate equality. But do the terms extend beyond rhetoric? What are the patterns of thinking and structures in North-South partnerships? What are the perspectives of the so-called southern partners on cooperation?
The brochure can be ordered here and under this link some articles of the publication can be downloaded in original language, as well as the table of contents and the reflection guide.