Afgelopen 7 maart, op de vooravond van Internationale Vrouwendag, bezochten we het centrum van de macht. Op steenworp afstand van het Binnenhof, waar normaal de Tweede Kamer huist. In het Huis van Europa droegen we onze petitie Vrijheid is de Revolutie over aan Europarlementariër Samira Rafaela. Jullie hebben de petitie 7.646 keer ondertekend en lieten je …
'Maybe it sounds strange, but I’ve always had a soft spot for the way elephants live'
Are you an animal lover who wishes to contribute to animal welfare? Consider adopting an elephant. Hicran, a young woman of 18, feels good about having accomplished that. The Amsterdam-based student Hicran Altuntaş is 18 years old. She currently resides in Northern Amsterdam and is pursuing a history teaching degree. Hicran made the decision to adopt an elephant from Thailand...
From tourist to model. Luna begins a new life in South Korea.
She went to South Korea as a tourist and was then granted the opportunity to stay as a model. It's a fulfillment of a dream for Luna, a 21-year-old who recently moved to South Korea. Luna works as a model in South Korea and thus has an E6 visa. Luna spends a lot of time exploring the country in addition to modelling. She accomplishes this by going out commonly, making friends, and having a relationship with a South Korean boy...
Mahnaz in Afghanistan. 'I was willing to take that risk.'
Mahnaz Safi, 30, followed her intuitions and returned to her homeland. Once in Afghanistan, she donates money to people she meets on the street. She does this personally, and as a result, she hears stories about what Afghans in need are going through. Since August of last year...
Reborn love for own culture. Joshua and his Tajik roots.
Born in Moscow, Russia, and raised in Louisiana, America. Joshua Breaux was adopted at the age of two. He discovered his love for his culture and ethnicity several years ago. Joshua, 20, is of Tajik descent and has developed a strong attachment to his heritage. It turns out to be a lovely tale of...
Slow Falling: This is the story behind another story
Short TikTok videos in which he reads his poems and then turns them into a book. Ali Ibrahim-Hirji, 23, turned his poems into an unique book. While Ali has always loved telling stories, he started using them to help others in understanding certain emotions. You quickly learn that his book, Slow Falling, is about love. He describes his romantic journey and the lessons he learns along the way. What does Ali...
In Amsterdam: De Noord/Zuidlijn is het grootste museum in Amsterdam
Do you ever use the metro in Amsterdam? A metro line has been running from Amsterdam Noord to Amsterdam Zuid since 2018. With eight stations: Station Noord, Noorderpark, Central Station, Rokin, Vijzelgracht, De Pijp, Europaplein, and Station Zuid. There have recently been stickers per station with a QR code on them, which you can scan for something interesting. Apparently...
Amsterdam's approach, how about that?
When it comes to welcoming refugees, things are a little different in Amsterdam. Refugee Work Netherlands and the Municipality of Amsterdam work together actively. This collaboration serves several purposes. One of these motivations is to ensure that refugees are assisted until they can continue living on their own. Amsterdam has a one-of-a-kind refugee policy. How does this...
Hiba went to study in Seoul. 'I took this opportunity and got to do my minor in South Korea'
A college or university degree offers more than just the final diploma you receive. Within the three or four years of study, there’s so much more to discover—and some students, like Hiba, take full advantage of that. After earning the required first-year credits, every student has the opportunity to participate...
"I didn't know I wanted to become an actor." Omar about his acting dream
Omar Alwan, who is just seventeen years old and almost eighteen, is currently pursuing his goal of becoming a well-known actor. He is originally from Syria, but has been living in the Netherlands for the past six years. He was discovered once, and it is now his greatest passion. Omar will remember this day forever because now....