Staying mobile
The work of the anthroposophic special needs teachers and social therapists was devoted to relationships, including during the video conferences that were necessary due to Coronavirus.
'Staying mobile and welcoming change’ – maybe this motif was our greatest common denominator this year, in the global movement, in each of our 50 partner countries, for more than 1000 organizations and for everyone involved, with or without special needs.
We used the time to look for new possibilities of working on relationships and were not shy to use the situation as a chance for learning. This meant that we had to embrace the possibilities that digitalization offered us, which challenged us, but it was also helpful and has ultimately cast a new light on worldwide participation.
Our sphere of contact has widened and become more communal because the real meeting place is now body-less and therefore no longer involves travelling. The barriers we encounter are different ones and can be overcome given the right support.
Special mention should be made of the fact that we keep growing. Every year we have new projects, initiated by committed and active parents and colleagues, who experience our network as a place of belonging.
The highlight in 2020 was our first autumn conference with livestreaming from the Goetheanum’s Main Auditorium and interpretation into eight languages. The lectures can be accessed on our website. Different kinds of work groups were on offer – in-person, hybrid and purely digital ones. We had hoped for 800 people, were glad that 230 came; a further 350 took part online.