Jun 24, 2022“Our country is not poor; it’s just poorly managed. We come here for opportunities.” — Interview with Patricia Munatsiby Pratiksha Kamat Being a girl in Zimbabwe is challenging, and Patricia Munatsi’s journey was far from easy. Born and raised on a small-scale farm, Patricia is one of eight children. She grew up in a patriarchal society where men abused women without any consequences. “I was born into poverty…Migrants6 min readMigrants6 min read
May 18, 2022IDAHOBIT 2022: Progress or Regress?Recent homophobic attacks across Ireland raise concerns about the advance of the LGBTQIA+ in the coutry. Written by: Vithória Escobar | Reviewed by: Talita Holzer The 17th of May marks the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) in Europe. …Migrants2 min readMigrants2 min read
Apr 28, 2022GoingFar Interviews: Brigid Farrell, Director at AllTalk TrainingInterview by Vithória Escobar; Reviewed by Talita Holzer After training professionals in workplace communication from all over the world, Brigid Farrell has become a specialist in clear communication across languages and cultures. Brigid’s mission is to share her expertise with organisations that experience communication and collaboration issues due to cultural…Interview8 min readInterview8 min read
Apr 27, 2022“In Ireland, my career halted. Job rejection disappointed me but didn’t break my spirit.” — Interview with Supriya Singhby Pratiksha Kamat Supriya Singh, who was born and raised in India, moved to Ireland from London in 2016 with her husband and three-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Her journey in Ireland has been similar to that of other migrant women who left their respective careers to accompany their spouses to Ireland’s burgeoning…Immigration4 min readImmigration4 min read
Apr 26, 2022The Dublin Housing Crisis & The Impact on the Lives of MigrantsThe housing crisis in Dublin is nothing new but, somehow, it seems to be getting worse. During the pandemic, we witnessed rooms, studios, houses and apartments being announced on housing websites and on groups on social media for affordable prices. Now, as the country goes back on track, finding any…Ireland5 min readIreland5 min read
Apr 15, 2022Celebrate Earth Day with these stepsby Lilly Spantidaki I have to admit that I have always associated April with 2 things; one is my name day on the 24th [I am happy to receive wishes] and it’s the International Day of the Book on the 23rd. …Earth Day4 min readEarth Day4 min read
Mar 29, 2022Celebrating Trans Lives | International Transgender Day of Visibility 2022March 31st marks the International Transgender Day of Visibility, a date dedicated to celebrating the victories of the transgender community. It is also a day of resistance and a reminder of the many challenges still faced by the transgender community. This article will tell you a bit more about the…Transgender4 min readTransgender4 min read
Mar 7, 2022Rethinking Bias — International Women’s DayAuthor: Lilly Spantidaki My English has been top notch, ever since I remember. If you’re looking for a reason, I can’t give it to you as easily, simply because I don’t know it. I remember my parents always trying to converse with me in both my native language and English…International Womens Day5 min readInternational Womens Day5 min read
Jun 7, 2021Reinventing YourselfAuthor: Lilly Spantidaki I am an author -that is the only thing I was able to claim when I moved over to Dublin over five years ago. I grew up in Athens, Greece, with one sole purpose: to be surrounded by books. Therefore, I studied literature, comparative literature, read more…Recruitment5 min readRecruitment5 min read
May 20, 2021What is Happening in Palestine?The death toll in Gaza reached 217 on Tuesday, including 63 children and 36 women, and a further 1,500 injuries, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The United Nations (UN) also said that 58,000 people have been displaced by Israel’s oppression on the Gaza Strip. Thousands of people around the…Palestine4 min readPalestine4 min read
