Our lead educator Yann Lenggenhager visited the College Sismondi in Geneva (https://www.sismondi.ch/), where the Speak Truth To Power Exhibition is currently showcased, for a special guest lecture.

The visit began with an interesting chance encounter with the school’s director as well as teachers to discuss their use of the STTP pedagogical tools. Next stop was a participation in a lesson with regard to the political and humanitarian situation in the Middle-East, with a focus on the recent history of Lebanon.

Following this, Yann went on to present the work of the foundation, followed by a tour of the exhibition. Special attention was given to the lives and works of human rights activists Kailash Sathyarti and Gabor Gombos. Following these presentations by Yann, it was the student’s turn to work with the exhibition. The pupils then moved individually to a picture each had previously selected. They responded to a list of questions prepared by their teacher, investigating the case of the activist.

Finally all returned to the classroom where a wrap-up took place. The pupils showed great interest in the work of the foundation and debated vividly about the state of the world and possible actions to improve it.