The Hemsbach Protocol

The Hemsbach Protocol was a project about social integration and love during times of crises, with a team of artists who worked in collaboration with the Town of Hemsbach to assist in the settling of refugees.

The Hemsbach Protocol was developed as part of Matchbox, an art and culture project initiated by the Culture Office of the Metropolitan Region of Rhine Neckar, with moral support from the Mayor’s Office of Hemsbach and the Rhein-Neckar Kreis.

Conceived by Darren O’Donnell, Produced by Eva Verity & Jenna Winter, Local Coordination by Darren O’Donnell, Jana Eiting, Marie-Luise Hohenadel & Project Matchbox (Lea Gerschwitz)

Starring 20 refugees based in Hemsbach, Germany, who have arrived from Gambia, Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, Macedonia, and Montenegro, amongst others.