Journalist and Broadcaster
Beneath the dazzling lights of Basel’s ancient Herbstmesse fair, I found myself wandering the cobblestones of Munsterplatz today, with a young Syrian family who arrived in Basel with their children three weeks ago. This was the first day the Kurdish family of five had felt brave enough to venture into the city. “What is it … Read more
“One World One Love” It was a simple if somewhat bohemian comment on a recent Facebook post that struck a chord with me. It was in an update to members of the Facebook group Basel hilft mit (Basel Helps With) formed by a group of women in Basel who, like so many, felt helpless watching the … Read more
Swiss are generous in fundraising for refugees but does a neutral mindset mean they donate less than they would on other occasions? During last month alone, 20 million Swiss francs was raised in Switzerland through private donations from those wanting to help the many thousands of desperate refugees fleeing conflict and seeking a better life … Read more