by admin |
«Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.» Every year again… Christmas is the celebration of love and community. Here in Switzerland, people usually celebrate in the closest family circle. A difficult time for refugees who are far away...
by admin |
I meet Jack at university, where we’re gonna find a quiet place for the interview. Jack’s real name is Firooz Ahmad Atiee and he’s from Afghanistan. But he calls himself Jack, it’s easier. Jack came to Switzerland fifteen months ago. When asked...
by admin |
BongDaCity is going into its eighth round. This time we celebrate in Neubad. Come by and dance for a good cause! Take many dear people with you and help us to get a little closer to a world without borders and prejudices. from 19:00: Syrian-Afghan food cooked by...
by maya matter |
«My dream is to achieve and inspire Swiss people with my self-written rap lyrics on Pashto.» Faisal, 19 years old. With a warm embrace I welcome Faisal who originally comes from Afghanistan. He has been living in Switzerland for 16 months now – a...
by admin |
During the last eight months, our organization Education for Integration conducted German classes at the Ebikon asylum center. Since the beginning of March, two volunteers have been teaching the attendees on two evenings a week. The lessons were designed on the basis...
by Sofia heuri |
I meet Omid in front of the University of Lucerne, where he welcomes me with a smile and a firm handshake. Talking to him, I am quickly impressed by his open nature – and no less by his impeccable German. Omid is 27 years old and has been in Switzerland for two...