Elena Ponzoni works as an Assistant Professor at the Sociology Department of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Part of her work has revolved around the position of refugees and forced migrants in Dutch society, through the co-creative platform Refugee Academy. Refugee Academy has engaged a large group of (refugee-led) organisations, civic initiatives, NGO’s and policymakers in mutual learning and research about conditions for inclusive societal structures. At the Rooted Festival, Elena will reflect on newcomers’ own views on dignified and wholesome integration.
