Danish Red Cross celebrates 150 years - but humanity never gets old
Join us for a blast of a birthday party, when the Danish Red Cross open the doors at the Culture Night. We invite you to explore our many activities, where you can learn more about the Danish Red Cross before, now and in the future.
You can:
- Listen to secretary general Anders Ladekarl tell about highlights from 25 years in the Danish Red Cross
- Taste relief aid food and hear the Emergency Response Unit tell stories from their deployment
- Upcycle your own 2'nd hand t-shirt
- Hear what it is like to be deployed as a nurse
- Meet young asylum seekers and hear their dreams for the future
- Experience war through virtual reality
And lots of other stuff!
Our activities are for the your and the old and we speak danish ans english.
Address
Blegdamsvej 27, 2100 København Ø
Time
18:00 - 00:00
Event type
Accessibility
Area
Associated events
Young Asylum Seekers Tell Their Stories
Behind the headlines are people whose voices will be heard this evening. Come and listen as a group of young asylum seekers speak publicly for the first time, sharing their fears, their journey, and their hopes for the future. Please note: This will be in English.
Anders Ladekarl on His 25 Years of work
After 25 years with the Danish Red Cross, Secretary General Anders Ladekarl is retiring. Hear him share stories from his visits to some of the world's most troubled regions, including North Korea, Syria, and Ukraine, and about the people who have left the greatest impression on him. Please note: This will be in Danish.
A Nurse on the Frontlines of Humanitarian Crises
How do you prepare for a journey to a country at war, and what is it like to return home again? Nurse Susanne Bojesen shares experiences from her Red Cross missions in Gaza, South Sudan, and Syria. Please note: This will be in Danish.