It is with great emotion that we share with you the farewell letter we received from Christy, a Bashira client. Whilst strictly adhering to data protection guidelines, our team can confirm that this client participated regularly and with great commitment in the daily activities of the Bashira Centre for approximately one year. She spent a large part of her time with us and found a stable, supportive environment that offered her guidance in her often challenging everyday life. She made full...

Amidst the twinkling lights and quiet Christmas carols, we heard a Christmas story that shone brighter than any candle: the story of Layla – a displaced woman who never stopped hoping. Multicultural and multireligous End-of-year Celebrations at the Amina Centre in Athens. Layla* grew up in a small village in southern Lebanon, in a large, lively family. But war, occupation and the loss of loved ones cast a shadow over her childhood, forcing her to take on responsibility and become strong at an...

Anabel Wörner My name is Anabel Wörner. I was born in 1995 and live in Winterthur. I got to know SAO through a presentation by Raquel...