Let people truly feel what exclusion does.Become a Brown Eyes Blue Eyes Trainer, a one-time opportunity in 2026!
The world needs trainers who don’t just talk about change, but make people feel it. Learn how to deliver the most impactful anti-discrimination training in The Netherlands, directly from Şeydâ Buurman-Kutsal, the only certified trainer in the country.
Şeydâ is ready to share her experience and knowledge with a new generation of trainers who dare to make a difference. Not through theory, but by deeply moving people.Do you want that too? Then this is your moment.
Why this training?
- You want to tackle racism and exclusion with more than just theory.
- You want to move people emotionally and inspire action.
- You want to learn how to responsibly deliver a guided intervention.
- You want to apply experiential learning in a sustainable way.
- You’re ready for an intensive, personal, and professional journey.
As a Brown Eyes Blue Eyes trainer, you’ll learn how to help others truly experience what discrimination means, in a direct yet safe way and how that can lead to lasting change.
What is Brown Eyes Blue Eyes (BEBE)?
Brown Eyes Blue Eyes is not a typical diversity and inclusion training. It’s a powerful experience that directly confronts participants with what it means to be excluded based on eye color.
BEBE lets you feel the impact of power, powerlessness, and prejudice. This approach, known from BNN/VARA’s “The Great Racism Experiment,” can be confronting, painful, and necessary. That’s exactly what makes it so powerful.
“Everyone should experience this at least once.”
Participants don’t get theory, they get an experience. This creates awareness on both cognitive and emotional levels. The foundation for lasting change in behavior, attitude and leadership.
The BEBE method is widely applicable: from schools to social organizations, companies to communities.
What will you learn during the training?
This training is experience-based, intensive and transformational. You’ll be guided by Şeydâ herself and a personal coach from the field.
You’ll develop your skills as a trainer in areas such as:
- Group dynamics: Handling responses, resistance and emotions.
- Self-reflection: Gaining insight into your own beliefs, blind spots and growth areas.
- Didactics: Making complex topics accessible for various audiences.
- Theory: Understanding social-psychological processes and perspectives on humanity.
- Practice: Conducting your own BEBE training sessions under professional supervision.
Upon successful completion, you’ll be authorized to deliver Brown Eyes Blue Eyes training independently (subject to conditions).
Who is this training for?
This training is for you if:
- You have some experience as a trainer, coach, teacher or professional in diversity, inclusion, education, or social issues.
- You have experienced BEBE both as a participant and as an assistant.
- You are ready to truly reflect on yourself and help others do the same.
No experience as participant or assistant yet? Contact us at info@seyda.nl to explore your options.
Program: 3 Modules + Practice
The training consists of three modules (4, 2, and 2 days) spread across several months. In between modules, participants will deliver practice training sessions with support from our coaches.
Module 1: Introduction & Core Skills
Duration: 4 days / 8 sessions
- Get to know the structure and content of the training.
- Explore your own behavior and its connection to everyday discrimination.
- Reflect on your role as a participant and as a trainer.
- Build confidence in facilitating the training.
- Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the BEBE method and process.
Module 2: Deepening & Response Patterns
Duration: 2 days / 4 sessions
- Gain confidence through repetition and practicing training elements.
- Confront common participant responses and behaviors.
- Learn to address and use these responses effectively in debriefing and reflection.
Module 3: Theoretical DeepeningDuration: 2 days / 4 sessions
- Study social-psychological processes, group dynamics and concepts like human dignity and rights.
- Reflect on your own professional identity in the workshop context.
- Apply the workshop concept, didactics and underlying theory to your own practice.
What else is included?
- Webinars: Two online follow-up sessions to discuss your experiences
- Individual coaching: Four coaching sessions + 90 minutes of one-on-one time with Şeydâ
- Materials: Scripts, posters, videos, and supporting resources
- Authorization: You may become an authorized BEBE trainer upon successful completion (note: this is not guaranteed – your development during the process is key).
Practical Information
Max. 10 participants: to ensure personal attention
Total duration: 8 days, divided over three modules
Training dates:
Module 1A: April 20 + 21, 2026
Module 1B: May 18 + 19, 2026 (May 19 online)
Module 2: June 29 + 30, 2026
Module 3: September 28 + 29, 2026
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Cost: €3,900 excl. VAT (tax deductible) – payment in installments possible
Early bird discount: 10% off for registrations before June 30, 2025
This is currently the only planned BEBE trainer training. We’re not sure if another round will be organized.
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