International Alert's 'Conflict Cafe' Explores Lebanon and Sri Lanka
Laura McQuarrie — August 17, 2016 — Social Good
References: international-alert.org & eventmagazine
As part of the Talking Peace Festival organized by International Alert, the charity is launching a pop-up 'Conflict Cafe' in order to explore both the cuisines and conflicts that stem from Lebanon and later on, Sri Lanka.
The pop-up uses food as a means to open up a dialogue about peace and invites people to take a seat at communal tables and enjoy a feast featuring traditional dishes that originate from areas of conflict around the world. Throughout the three-course meal, diners will be able to gain insights from both chefs and experts from the charity.
Pop-up experiences of this kind from brands and charities alike have become popular ways to engage the public in meaningful experiences and discussions around pertinent world issues.
The pop-up uses food as a means to open up a dialogue about peace and invites people to take a seat at communal tables and enjoy a feast featuring traditional dishes that originate from areas of conflict around the world. Throughout the three-course meal, diners will be able to gain insights from both chefs and experts from the charity.
Pop-up experiences of this kind from brands and charities alike have become popular ways to engage the public in meaningful experiences and discussions around pertinent world issues.
Trend Themes
1. Pop-up Conflict Cafes - As a way to engage the public in meaningful discussions around world issues, pop-up cafes are using food as a means to open up a dialogue around peace.
2. Communal Dining - Brands and charities are using communal dining experiences to facilitate conversation and create a sense of unity around global conflicts.
3. Culinary Peacebuilding - This trend is highlighting the potential for food to be used as a tool to encourage peace and diplomacy in areas of conflict around the world.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry has the opportunity to create unique and meaningful experiences for guests by using food as a way to engage in important conversations about world issues.
2. Nonprofit - Nonprofit organizations can leverage pop-up dining experiences in order to bring attention to and engage individuals in conversations around global conflicts and peacebuilding.
3. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore a new market for unique dining experiences by using a focus on global conflict and peacebuilding as a draw for diners.
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