What a great joy, Ehsan, who came to Austria with his two brothers in 2014, has completed his LAP/Painter and Coating Technician. Dear Ehsan, we all congratulate you from the bottom of our hearts, great achievement. Since it is not possible for the politically responsible people to report on the many successes of the young Afghans, for whatever reason, we do it. And with great pleasure! A ...
Afghanistan - Meeting in the Afghan embassy/Vienna, with Ambassador Khojesta Fana Ebrahimkhel
Yesterday's meeting with the esteemed Ambassador of Afghanistan, Ms. Ebrahimkhel.Our major wish is to change the narrative!In Austria there are a lot of wonderful people from Afghanistan, living with a strong and lovely connection to Austrians and Austria.We all need to work together in order for the Austrians to realize how beautiful the Afghan culture is and that Afghanistan and ...
Demand "Fairness Asylum" to the Federal Government and the EU Member States
Demands/Statement on the current political situation, Turkey/Greece With great concern, but also with indignation, we observe the development at the EU external borders Turkey/Greece. Here in Austria we experience politicians who at best talk about a visit on the spot and at other times about "consistent border protection". In our opinion, both are far too little, even reprehensible, because there is really no time to think about ...
"Whoever saves just one life saves the whole world" Talmud
Really exhausting working week. The pressure is making itself felt. It's probably not even really comprehensible for us. How it is. You have spent 4 to 5 years here in Austria after fleeing from a war or crisis zone. You do an apprenticeship, go to school, hang out with your friends. Finally, after all this suffering, a life that is almost normal. …
Integration, often misinterpreted
Sitting in our kitchen, wrapped in the beautiful guitar sounds of my dear flatmate Mulham, I am thinking about the topic of integration. K Much called for by political actors who, in principle, have far too little idea of what good integration means and how it can be achieved sustainably. Far too little is said about what many of us know. Sustainable integration does not consist of ...
Let's talk about the things that bring joy ❤️
This autumn it will be five years that I have been doing voluntary work with refugees. There have been many wonderful, but also many incredibly sad moments. But there are always successes to report from the people I have been able to accompany together with various supporters. Many have fledged, go their own ways independently, have found friends here, have found a ...
Let's talk about the things that bring joy ❤️
Café Sorger In the middle of Graz, on Jakominiplatz, is one of Mr. Sorger's cafés, Café Sorger. It stands out for many things. Friendly service, wonderful cakes, everyone is treated kindly here, no matter where they come from or who they are. And Mr Sorger stands out for the following attitude: He has given apprenticeships to refugees. Thank you dear ...
Let's talk about the things that bring joy ❤️
The path is the goal Humanity, joy, successes and love, these are the things that make me stay where I am. Next to young people who have experienced unimaginable things. War, terror, rape, abuse, brutality in its purest form. Who have made unimaginable efforts, who mourn the loss of their family every day, who sleep badly at night. Alongside young people who, experienced ...