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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Her first steps, her first words, and her first trip. I was given the title 'Big Sister' nine years ago. I've been watching her grow up since that day, and it's going way too fast for me. What I like best is that we were able to capture all of those memories. There are numerous...
It's hard to believe, because 2021 is coming closer to an end. We are getting closer to 2022 and that means we can look back at this year. My 2021 was more challenging and I've learnt multiple lessons. I stepped out of my comfort zone and took new opportunities. I may have set the bar too high in certain situations, but...
The girls at Madhawie Dance School are working hard getting ready for Diwali. In Hinduism, that is a major holiday. Bollywood dance lessons are available at Madhawie Dance School for both children and adults. Madhawie, a woman with a strong interest in dance, teaches these classes. I was allowed to attend a class and film it a week ago. Celebrate Diwali with Madhawie Dance School!
