Food for Thought provides an engaging platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds to come together and share their life stories. Our aim is to facilitate learning and inspiration through the art of storytelling, fostering a secure, stimulating, and inclusive social environment, all while savoring a delightful community dinner!
Jinna Mutune Odede
Jinna Mutune Odede is an internationally renowned Kenyan filmmaker, producer, director, writer, and cultural entrepreneur, with nearly two decades of experience using storytelling to amplify diverse voices and inspire social change.
KENNETH FLEX
Kenneth Flex is the Director at DRC Integration, Danish Refugee Council, with a vision to push for a dignified life for all refugees.
TOBIAS BORNAKKE
Tobias Bornakke is chairman of AkademikerPension, a democratic entrepreneur and co-founder of Analyse & Tal and the activist network Demokratisk Erhvervsnetværk.
Julie Rademacher
Ayaz is a Danish-Pashtun writer and actor based in Copenhagen. His debut novel La Victoria portrays a Venezuelan town caught between myth and reality and breaks new ground in Danish literature
NELIMA LASSEN
Nelima Lassen, the Principal at the International People’s College, is an experienced humanitarian leader who has worked with the Red Cross across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
JULIA RAKOGIANNI
Julia Rakogianni is an early childhood educator, with a background in education for environment and sustainability, dedicated to creating meaningful learning spaces.
STEPHEN BURRELL
Stephen Burrell is a high-performance certified life coach, with over 20 years of experience in leadership, specialised in unlocking the potential of individuals and teams.
Xenia Frost Fitisova
Xenia Frost Fitisova is a Ukrainian psychiatric nurse, interpreter, translator, and speaker based in Denmark, specialising in trauma-informed care, cross-cultural communication, and supporting Ukrainian refugees through empathy, dialogue, and resilience.
JOSEPHINE LAU JESSEN / EMIL HOUGAARD
Environmental filmmaker Josephine Lau Jessen and photojournalist Emil Hougaard Bertelsen are collaborators in land ownership inequality research through the short documentary 'We Are the Land'.
DANIEL HALALLA
Daniel Halalla is the co-founder and CEO of Impact Roasters, a specialty coffee brand in Denmark, roasting the finest specialty coffees that come from small scale farms in Southern Ethiopia.
Insightful Speakers
Engaging Audience
Community Dinners
The “Food for Thought” concept originates from the belief that each of us possesses a unique life story worth sharing, one that can impart lessons and inspiration. This idea aligns with the sentiment: “I tell my story, therefore I am.” The phrase “Food for Thought” has been in use since the 1800s, referring to something deserving of profound contemplation.
At Crossing Borders, we firmly believe that every individual holds a distinctive story that deserves to be heard. This conviction led us to develop Food for Thought as a secure space where individuals can share their life stories, particularly those intertwined with contemporary issues. Following the guest speaker’s storytelling session, participants have the opportunity to network and enjoy a delectable vegetarian dinner, skillfully crafted by the international chefs of Send Flere Krydderier, a social entrepreneurship restaurant specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Today, Food for Thought stands as one of Crossing Borders’ flagship initiatives, increasingly indispensable. It serves as a platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds to converge and bond over two universally appealing elements: stories and good food.
We also extend Food for Thought as a service to companies, fostering dialogue and team cohesion among colleagues on pressing topics such as Social Responsibility, Climate Change, Green Transition, Diversity, Inclusion, Global Health, Well-being, and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG).
Join our community of storytellers and supporters! As a valued member of Crossing Borders, you’ll enjoy exclusive perks, including discounted access to our Food for Thought events at just 80 DKK per event.
Becoming a member is easy, and it comes with more benefits beyond event discounts. Explore how you can be part of our mission and enjoy special offers by visiting our Membership Page.
