Audio Story With Ajita
Today, we're diving into a remarkable initiative that celebrates community involvement and volunteerism in Switzerland, espcially in the City of Basel. In 2026, the world is celebrating the International Year of Volunteers. In today's episode, we're highlighting some outstanding projects awarded at the prestigious "Prix Schappo Gala" held in Basel-Stadt. Four diverse projects have been honored, revealing the profound impact and the wide-ranging nature of volunteer work. * The winner of the 56th Prix Schappo is, "Tram-dem," where over 30 volunteers accompany elderly individuals on public transport, offering safety and companionship, enhancing their independence and easing the lives of their relatives. * Then, Mein Ohr für Dich - einfach mal reden! "My ear for you – just talk!"—a free, anonymous phone service providing comfort and companionship to anyone feeling lonely is being awarded the 57th Prix Schappo. Fifty dedicated volunteers operate this service year-round, offering a listening ear and encouraging words. * Herzensbilder which loosely translates as "Heart pictures, capturs precious memories for families in challenging times with free professional photography. This initiative has won the 58th Prix Schappo and stands as a testament to the power of capturing love through images. * Lastly, "Sprachmobil.ch," a mobile learning service has won the 59th prix schappo. Sprache mobile, or language vehicle, aids refugees in learning German, fostering integration, and boosting confidence through language acquisition. Forty volunteers are central to this educational outreach. Join us as we speak with Joëlle Perret, volunteer coordination lead at the Canton of Basel-Stadt, reflects on what volunteering means to her, hosting a Schappo Gala She also talks bout the "Schappo pin" and "Schappo goes to School". She notes Switzerland's strong association culture and continued demand for the prize despite no monetary award. About Audio Story With Ajita: Audio Story With Ajita is a daily, English-language, podcast that delivers daily news from Basel, Switzerland. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, arts, culture, mobility, health, travel, and more. The daily Audio Story aims to provide listeners with news that impacts their daily lives. Beyond news delivery, The Glocal also functions as a news network and content creation media house. Its weekly english language newsletter 'Neighbourhood News' collaborates with local publications, print neighborhood newspapers and magazines, and websites to bring its readers verified and authentic news. The newsletter is designed to be quick and easy to read, allowing readers to catch up on the week that was and plan for the week ahead. Every Thursday at 10 a.m., Neighbourhood News is delivered straight to your inbox, providing you with the news you need to stay informed and make informed decisions for the week ahead. Stay updated with more conversations from in and around Switzerland. * Follow 'Audio Story With Ajita' wherever you get your podcast: ( Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1XbJhgAkRh7EtbFzwBVPe6?si=3073ef42a2fc4d3b&nd=1&dlsi=b01ce4002810464a] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGx9u9M80y-p5dYbVcb2FHik5vuBQywXU] | Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/neighbourhood-news-audio-story/id1843919940?l=en-GB] ) * Subscribe to Neighbourhood News [https://mailchi.mp/theglocalmedia/neighbourhood-news-basel] * Visit The Glocal [https://www.theglocalmedia.com]
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