"People with disabilities have the recurrent need for job counseling, not only for a limited period, but time and time again during their whole career." Such an offer however doesn't exist yet in Luxembourg, Joel Delvaux, responsible for workers with disabilities at OGBL, says.
in our interview, Joel talks about the needs that workers with disabilities have, and about what has to be done to improve their chances on the work market.
Grand opening for three exhibitions at Mudam - Interview with Maria Plaza Lazo
Tom was joined on The Breakfast Show this morning by Maria Ines Plaza Lazo, director of communication and engagement at MUDAM to talk about the vernissage event for three exhibitions which will be opening at MUDAM tomorrow night (30-03-23).
Work with disabilities: Integration minister Corinne Cahen in our interview
What needs to be done to increase the chances of getting a long term employment for people with disabilities? To address these challenges on a case-to-case basis, the ministry for family affairs and integration hired a dozen people as inclusion assistants. In our interview on Local Matters, we talk to minister Corinne Cahen about this new approach.
Interview with Hannah Ida
Tom's guest on the Breakfast Show this morning was Luxembourgish singer-songrwriter Hannah Ida who has just released a new track entitled "J'aime"
Time For Equality Film Screening - Interview With Rosa Brignone
Time for Equality is an organisation that acts for the promotion of equality, inclusion and social justice in Luxembourg by hosting cultural events aimed at raising awareness around issues of inequality. This morning Rosa Brignone joined Tom on the Breakfast Show to talk about the organisation and discuss their upcoming film screening of 'Exit' by Australian director Allison Jayne Wilson which is taking place tomorrow evening at Rotondes.
What is CELL? Karin Paris Explains
CELL The Centre for Ecological Learning Luxembourg
Cell is the Hub of the Transition movement in Luxembourg, a movement working towards a fairer, more sustainable society. Their passions are : Ecology, Participation, Imagination, Ecofeminism.
Find out more about their activities on their website.
Action Solidarité Tiers Mond and Conscious Walks
Cedric Reichel talks about ASTM Action Solidarité Tiers Mond asbl and the Conscious Walks they host.
My Neighborhood: Niederanven
ACR listener Geeta talks about her move to Luxembourg and life in Luxembourg city and then a move to Niederanven…and what her neighbourhood means to her.
Geeta started a facebook group she and talks about the topics that pop up and how it has connected by with the Commune and notices things are changing.
Wellness Industry: Interview with a lifecoach
Benjamin George Coles spoke to life coach Lyndsay Whitby about the purposes and practicalities of his profession. This is the third and final episode in this week's Local Matters series on the wellness industry here in Luxembourg,
Actor Lorcan Cranitch at the British and Irish Film Festival
The British & Irish Film Festival continues this week, and actor Lorcan Cranitch is in town.
City Scenes - Quebec
Quebec City is the capital of the french-speaking province of Canada with the same name. It has a population of just over 500,000 people. In today's instalment of City Scenes we hear from some of the more notable names to come out of the city over the years going back to the 1970s and then finish up with some cool artists that are carrying the torch for the city’s music scene these days.
Wellness Industry: Breath as a tool for health
How can breathing make you more relaxed or on the contrary, pump energy into your body and brain? How can breathing techniques help to overcome traumatic experiences? On Local Matters, Benjamin George Coles interviews Anna, a breathwork facilitator working in Luxembourg and Berlin.
The Kolléisch's Charity Run - Interview With Anne Kayser From Athénée
The Athénée annual Koléisch's charity run takes place today. Students will be running around the Geeseknäppchen in Merl alongside Pedro De Sousa who will be running continuously for 24 hours whilst fundraising to support the NGO Athénée - Action Humanitaire. Anne Kayser from the school joined Tom over the phone this morning to tell us how people can support Pedro and the students.
Edward Steichen The Artist's View - Interview With Lis Hausemer From MNHA
An exhibition entitled Edward Steichen - The Artist’s view is currently on display at the national museum of history and art (MNHA). The exhibition brings together Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf and Belgian visual artist Hans Op de Beeck to bring their unique perspective on the museum’s collection of photo prints by the celebrated Luxembourgish Photographer Edward Steichen. Lis Hausemer, assistant curator of the exhibition joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk to us about it.
Wellness industry: The essence of yoga
On Local Matters, Ben George Coles interviews Tristen Declef, a yoga instructor at Yogaloft in Limpertsberg, about her practice. This is the first part of this week’s Local Matters on the wellness industry.
Happy playlist for Lost in Music
For today’s Lost in Music we asked our listeners to send in music that made them happy on the occasion of the world happiness report being published. Check out the playlist we’ve put together from the suggestions.
KJT Open Call For Volunteers
KJT (Kanner-Jugendtelefon) is a counselling service for children, young people and parents in Luxembourg. They provide telephone counselling and online counselling via email and messaging, anonymously and free of charge, thanks to the work of trained volunteers. Carmen Weyer and Linn Frank from KJT joined Tom on The Breakfast Show this morning to talk about the work that the organization does and to share an open call for new volunteers
Voices Matter: Julia Zhang's journey to Mount Everest
One time, Julia Zhang nearly lost her life while mountain climbing. Another time, climbing saved her life. On Voices Matter, Julia tells us about her upcoming excursion to Mount Everest. We talk about how mountain climbing has become an important part of her life and why she is so passionate about it.
Delano Top Of The Week
Delano's Cordula Schnuer joined Tom in the studio for Delano's Top Of The Week this morning. Up for discussion was the orientation debate on citizen participation in the political decision making process which will be taking place this week in Parliament.
What is an Integration Committee?
Every municipality in Luxembourg has one, but what do they do? Margaretha Maeyens from the commune of Niederanven discusses integration committees and how citizen’s can get involved.