A day at school without the use of a smartphone. As a result, there will be no social media, agendas, or checking timetables. This might be challenging for today's high school students. Nonetheless, a nationwide smartphone ban in Dutch schools is being considered. The city of The city of Amstelveen is taking this issue seriously, and a smartphone ban could be implemented soon...
Visual Stories
These are the visual stories. The stories are visually displayed here. Documentaries and online interviews are examples of this. In this category, it also goes in all directions.
Cooking and chatting; Amstelveen's cooking workshop
Cooking and chatting together. This occurs at the Alleman community centre in Amstelveen, where the elderly gather to cook together. Every Sunday in March, this workshop is held. It is a foundational initiative from WailSalutem...
The revolution is towards freedom. The manifest is handed
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 …
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...
NINE years will flash you by: Selena's birthday
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...
Happy Diwali! Bollywood dances with Madhawie Dance School
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!
Handing over the petition 'Every Afghan Right to a Safe Life'
On September 15th, the Azadi movement handed over the petition titled "Every Afghan Right to a Safe Life" to the MPs who had speaking time during the Afghanistan debate...
Veteran Niels on a mission in Uruzgan, Afghanistan: His story
In 2007, veteran Niels Roelen deployed to Uruzgan, Afghanistan. He was there for four months on a mission and learned a lot about the Afghan culture. Is there anything he will never forget about his time there? His story truly astounded me...
Boba tea, but make it sustainable : The Boba Spot
Boba Tea has recently gained popularity among our generation. It originated in Taiwan and is now popular all over the world. It is milk tea, but it is served cold. It is identified by the presence of 'tapioca pearls.' We're going to check out my preferred hotspot! A spontaneous Boba Tea shop offering something very...
Tatjana is the woman behind Illá Candles.
Cute candles shaped like a female torso. Furthermore, they are based on Greek goddesses. Consider Athena and Aphrodite. Tatjana, 21, started a small business during the crazy COVID times. It was a spontaneous idea that began with a mould, old candles...