# Immersive Refugee Installations Save the Children's 'Forced to Flee' Brings Real Stories to Life By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-23 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forced-to-flee References: [eventmagazine](http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk/pictures-save-childrens-forced-flee-event/brands/article/1395683) & [savethechildren.org](http://www.savethechildren.org/) Save the Children recently held an event called 'Forced to Flee' for its supporters, which was designed to share the stories of real children who are affected by conflict and violence. When entering the space, people were given a child's backpack and a headset, through which to hear a real tale of a child's search for safety. Throughout the [immersive experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraday-cage), people were led through dishevelled classrooms and chalkboards riddled with gunshots. At the end of the space, there was an [uplifting play area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpower-studios-initiative), which was representative of the work that Save the Children does in order to bring play to children who live in areas of conflict. This experience served as a powerful way for people to [put themselves in the shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soles4souls-canada) of a young child in need of aid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Immersive Installations:** Opportunity for businesses to create immersive experiences that evoke empathy and raise awareness for important social issues. - **Virtual Reality Experiences:** Potential for businesses to develop virtual reality experiences that allow users to step into someone else's shoes and understand their perspective. - **Storytelling Activism:** Emerging trend of using immersive installations and interactive storytelling to drive social change and inspire action. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Nonprofits can leverage immersive installations to create impactful experiences that engage supporters and drive donations. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can explore the use of immersive installations to enhance storytelling and create more immersive experiences for audiences. - **Education:** Educational institutions can use immersive installations as a powerful tool for teaching empathy and promoting understanding of global issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwelcome-home.md) - [Domestic Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-not-a-home.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Housing Crisis Presentation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-roomsets.md) - [Immersive Memory Loss Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-in-the-world.md) - [Refugee-Informed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-life-jackets-installation.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [Awareness-Raising Shoe Store Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soles4souls-canada.md)