Image: EU flag by Banksy
I and my vegan kitchen stand up for fundamental rights: At least the right to life, liberty and integrity as defined in
Art. 3 UDHR
whether human or animal.
We have read and seen a lot about the refugees in the last few weeks.
The images of dead and washed up children on the beach robbed me of sleep or the thoughts of people locked up in a refrigerated truck gave me bad nightmares.
Big activism starts with each individual in small steps – so here are my tips on how you too can make a difference in small ways:
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Solinetz makes it possible: people who live in Zurich and the surrounding area invite refugees to lunch or dinner. Experience shows that these encounters are very enriching for everyone. A win-win situation for hosts and guests: a refugee arrives and a person with a name and their own story, or even a friend, leaves. You can find all information
here
.
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Femmes-Tische of the Swiss Red Cross brings together mothers from different countries of origin. A hostess invites five to eight people from her circle of acquaintances to her home. Moderators lead the uncomplicated discussions on parenting, integration and health issues in the languages of origin of the participants. Femmes-Tische opens up new opportunities for action for the participants, promotes social networks and thus makes a significant contribution to integration. You can find all information
here
.
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Donations in kind directly to Hungary
Tomorrow, on 9.09.2015 from 07:00 to 13:30 and after 17:00 and on Thursday 10.9.2015 until 11:00, the following items can be collected from Snejina Schuler-Stefanova (Tel. +41 78 825 6868
living@hispeed.ch) at Flühgasse 73, 8002 Zurich:
-Sleeping bags
-Bed mattresses
-Warm blankets/ comforters
-Tents
-baby milk bottles
-Baby/child carriers/slings
– If you don’t have any of the desired ones at home and still want to help, a pre-pack of toiletries would be appreciated. Please put them in clean sealable plastic bags and mark them for men / women.
The following toiletries can help::
For men : soap, shower gel, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, plaster, razor.
For the ladies: Soap, shower gel, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, plaster, sanitary towels (no tampons please!)
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Donations in kind in Switzerland / Reception centers
– On Thursday 10.09.15 in Zurich at Club XTRa, Limmatstrasse 118 (clothes, shoes, bags)
-Asylzentrum Altstätten SG (gladly accepts clothes, toys and shoes in good condition. When: Mon-Fri 08-17.00h bring them by without hesitation. Info from Amela Saiti)
-Refugee camp Aarwangen (according to Susanne Sapici you can drop by from 07-19.00h and bring things)
-Asylzentrum Aarau 5 (is happy to receive anything – children’s clothes in good condition, toys, etc. ) Rohrerstrasse 24, 5001 Aarau
-Asylzentrum Frauenfeld TG (mainly needs clothing for adults – there is already enough for children) Peregrina Foundation, Frauenfeld, Matzingen, Amriswil, Arbon, Romanshorn, Weinfelden and Kreuzlingen
-Asylum Center Menzingen (looking for winter clothes of all kinds, shoes, coats, backpacks, etc.) Dixionary French, Arabic etc. Always Wednesday 09.09.15 18.30-22.00h bring to the Jugi)
-Inquire at Caritas
Info from MAMALICIOUS For Refugees and
Deborah Gabriela
Shkodra: Thank you!
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Donations in kind to Greece
(07.-14.09.15 in Winterthur): Helping Bags, you can find all information
here
.
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Hospitality conference
How do we want to live together in a troubled world?
Thursday 26.11.2015, 13:30-17:45
Foyer St.Anton, Klosbahstrasse 36a, 8032 Zurich
More information and registration
here
:
www.paulus-akademie.ch
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Donations
You can also find more ideas for active help
here
from Debora on her Mama Leone blog.