In this edition, we speak with the director of VHS Göppingen, Jürgen Morasch, who shares highlights from his career and reflections on cross-cultural encounters. The VHS (Volkshochschule) focuses on accessible and affordable adult education, offering community-oriented courses that span an incredibly diverse range of subjects. It’s an inclusive platform where people of all ages, educational backgrounds, and social standings can gain knowledge and skills to enrich their personal and professional lives. 💡📚 #LifelongLearning #CommunityEducation

From media to journalism, theater, and even a stint in radio, Jürgen Morasch describes himself as a generalist—a modern-day Renaissance man fueled by curiosity. His passion for leading an institution like VHS, with its vast breadth of offerings, feels like a perfect match. 🎭📻 #Polymath #CuriosityDriven

VHS courses cover everything from language learning, vocational training, and IT to arts, health, culture, and civic education. They also promote social cohesion through programs like German language courses for immigrants and initiatives on intercultural understanding. As Jürgen puts it, VHS embodies the ethos of "each one teach one," fostering a culture of sharing and inclusion. 🌍🤝 #Integration #EachOneTeachOne

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🎙 On This Week's Show: Turning the Tables!

Lisa takes the lead, turning the spotlight on me as she asks all the questions about the Intercultural Weeks Göppingen!

We explore this year's motto, “Neue Räume” (New Spaces), diving into the goals and philosophy behind IKW Göppingen. Along the way, we unpack the term "code-switching" and its significance in intercultural communication.

With over 25 diverse events—including book readings, workshops, dance parties, films, concerts, art exhibits and performances—there’s something for everyone. While the main program runs through September and October, additional events are thoughtfully scattered throughout the year.

Thanks to the dedication of many partners, planning for the 2025 program is already in full swing. Potential partners are warmly encouraged to get in touch with Angeline directly to join this exciting journey!

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In this episode of English Breakfast, guest moderator Lisa sits down with the spokesperson for the Youth Council of Göppingen, Friso Fischer. He shares insights into the council's exciting relaunch after a hiatus, discussing its fresh structure and renewed focus. With a new identity—transitioning from a Jugendgemeinderat to a Jugendgremium—and a bigger budget allowing for more flexibility (Spielraum), the council is looking to the future.

Friso also delves into the significance of participating in events that highlight diversity, along with the responsibilities and hopes tied to his role. Though the team is new to the job, they want to be involved in all aspect affecting youth.

They have already participated in:

1. Festival der Vielfalt - Aktion
2. Demokratie Bus
3. Youth Questionnaire

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Marisa Desales talks with us today about her upcycling art and the philosophy behind her creative process. Colorful and multifaceted, she takes discarded objects and transforms them into something new. From handbags to jewelry and sculptures, she draws inspiration particularly from her Mexican heritage, traditions, and respect for Mother Earth.

In the program, she also discusses her initial time coming to Europe with a scholarship to study Media and Communications in Spain. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Germany. Similary, although there were many barriers, she used this opportunity to teach others Spanish language cources. Spirituality, and the role of nature are also touched upon. Now an established artist in Göppingen, showcasing her work at her studio, Casa del Jaguar.

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Friso Fischer, der Sprecher des Jugendrates von Göppingen und Schülervertreter des Freihofgymnasiums, ist unser Gast in unserer neuesten Sendung, während er uns durch das Ereignis führt, das vor dem Rathaus im Rahmen der Aktion "Schule ohne Rassismus" stattgefunden hat. Im Rahmen der Internationalen Wochen gegen Rassismus hatten die mitmachenden Schulen in Göppingen zum Aktionstag aufgerufen. Das Netzwerk "Schule ohne Rassismus, Schule mit Courage" unter dem Motto "Vielfalt feiern" wurde von Kersten Stüven organisiert und von der Stadt Göppingen sowie sieben teilnehmenden Schulen unterstützt.

Kaufmännische Schule Göppingen, Freihof-Gymnasium, Hohenstaufen-Gymnasium, Mörike-Gymnasium, POLIGENIUS Private Schule , Walther-Hensel-Schule,Pestalozzischule

Unter anderem gab es Tanzbeiträge von Tanzwerk und verschiedene musikalische Darbietungen.

Eine Aktion, die deutlich die Vielfalt in den folgenden Sprachen zeigt: Philippinisch, Mazedonisch, Rumänisch, Aramäisch, Albanisch, Ukrainisch, Chinesisch, Arabisch, Russisch, Türkisch, Französisch, Englisch und Deutsch. Der Satz lautet: "Die Würde des Menschen ist unantastbar." Der allererste Satz im allerersten Artikel des Grundgesetzes. 

Eine weitere Aktion mit A4-Blätter haben die Schuler*innen gemacht. Mit blaue, grüne, gelbe, rote, orange Blätter mit „SOR“ – (Schule ohne Rassismus) und „SMC“-(Schule mit Courage) buchstabiert.

OB Alex Maier unterstützte das Event mit einer Rede und ermutigte die Jugend, ihre Aktionen fortzusetzen, indem er betonte, dass sie ihren älteren Mitmenschen in gewisser Weise voraus sind.

Mamadou Mbodji, Vice President of Nature Friends International and President of the African Nature Friends, joins us to discuss climate justice. Among other topics, he speaks about the mangrove reforestation efforts in Senegal. These efforts have been a successful cooperative project between Senegal, Gambia, and the Nature Friends. Ending his European tour, he presents the topic of "Frieden geht nur Global - Klimagerechtigkeit und Solidarität" as a guest of the Göppingen chapter.

The region has been experiencing devastating consequences from global warming. Strengthening the mangrove population through cooperation and fundraising makes a significant contribution to local climate protection. Positive effects include protected shores and coasts from erosion and high waters, as well as improved biodiversity conservation.

African countries contribute to less than four percent of global greenhouse gas emissions; however, they bear the most dramatic consequences, leading to food scarcity and major ecological consequences.Even Mount Kilimanjaro is melting, and conflicts are erupting due to food scarcity.

What responsibility do the countries of the global North bear? What efforts need to be made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the South? What is the responsibility and financial burden towards greater climate justice? How can global sustainability occur?

Primary sector: agriculture, fishing, breeding, is a source of livelihood for more than 60% of the population, which is in part dependent on rain that is becoming more variable, causing food insecurity.

Solution: Mitigation and adaptation are crucial. Drastic reduction, seasonal, regional, and fair products are essential. Finding partnerships and taking personal responsibility are key. Civil society needs to take the lead and cannot wait for governments to act alone. Naturfreunde Göppingen recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary.

Successes: Since 2013, planting mangoes, lemons, oranges, guava, and local trees has been ongoing."

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In this program we speak with Linda Rebmann-Musacchio, regional coordinator of one of the 36 locations of this educational training series and two of the youth participants David and Maxi (both (9th grade, WHG Werner-Heisenberg Gynasium High School).

Thanks to collective engagement including teachers, film producers, the Kunsthalle Göppingen, Staufer Kino, and radiofips with English Breakfast youth were able to take part in this program.

Students recieved education on the topic of discrimination and reflect on the portayal of characters in film. Class paticipants were also given equipment to use such as microphones and tablets to try their own hand at creating a film on the topic of racism and democracy.

The initialtive spots was brought about through the support of the German Film academy and was directly aimed as youth, in particular youth living in more rural areas. Its participatory nature brings closer the role of arts and culture in a social cultural context and how it can be used to promote democratic processes and anti discrimination work. The results are shown in movie theaters with the focus on social and cultural engagement with the motto: Kinofest für Vielfalt und Demokratie. Kurzfilme schauen. Miteinander reden. Gemeinsam feiern.

Students were also able to view a selected film "Die Einzeltäter" whereby the director and producer Julian Vogel enterred in a discussion with students. His trilogy was nominated from a Grimme Award. His film is dedicated to the vicitm's families of political right wing terrorist attacks which took place in Munich 2016, Halle 2019 and Hanau 2020.

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🍀📚🎤 Samuel Kengeter and Nina Goldmann are my guests this week on English Breakfast. They discuss the formation of a cultural club and crowdfunding campaign to revive the local Irish Pub, now known as the Reader’s Irish Pub (Irisher Kulturverein Göppingen e.V.). @irish_pub_gp

The new concept is driven by the passion of old and new fans alike. Run by volunteers, this association is fueled by community spirit and dedication to preserving and celebrating Irish culture.

It’s not too late to support! Individual contributions make all the difference, through cash donations, vouchers, or even getting a plaque on the wall for a contribution of 500€.

Liam Cassidy, the previous owner of the Writer's Irish Pub has now taken over the Brünnenhäusle, an outdoor Biergarten which is well visited during the summer months.

Some of the exciting events planned include: Thurs 7 - 12, Fr 7 - 1, Sa 7- 1

🎻 Open Irish Music Evenings for instance with the Band Green Passion

💃 Irish Set Dance (Folk Dance)

🎼 Dance and Music Workshops

🧠 Irish Pub Quiz

🎤 Karaoke

📖 Lectures/Readings

🎉 Participation in local cultural events

🍳 Irish Breakfast

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In Deutschland setzen sich die Proteste landesweit fort, nachdem Berichte aufgetaucht sind, dass zwei hochrangige AfD-Mitglieder an einem Treffen teilgenommen haben, um Pläne für die Massenabschiebung von Bürgern ausländischer Herkunft zu diskutieren. In diesem Kontext fand auf dem Schlossplatz in Göppingen eine Demonstration gegen rechtsextremes Gedankengut statt, die als starkes Zeichen für die Demokratie galt. Dies geschah am 27.01. zum Internationalen Tag des Gedenkens an die Opfer des Holocaust. Neben zahlreichen Politikern hielten auch Vertreter des frisch gewählten Jugendgremiums Reden. Dabei wurde sich gegen Rechtsextremismus, Hass und Hetze ausgesprochen.

Wir sehen es als unsere Aufgabe, Göppingen als Stadt der Vielfalt auszuleben und zu fördern‚, sagte Friso Fischer vom Jugendgremium.

Die Veranstaltung wurde von Göppingen nazifrei organisiert und es gab eine breite Vertretung verschiedenster Gruppierungen. Zu den Rednern gehörten Gabi Merkler von GP Nazifrei, Manuel Schäfer DGB , Hacer Basoglu vom Integrationsausschuss, Leon von GemeinsamINGöppingen, Friso Fischer, Jugendgremium, Eva Epple vom Interkulturellen Frauenrat, Oberbürgermeister Alex Maier, Anja Hartmann von der SPD, Ayla Cataltepe, Mitglied des Landtags und Christina Lipp-Wahl von den Grünen, René Niess von der Linken und die Piratenpartei. #niewiederjetzt #demokratie #solidarität“

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1:51 Gabi Merkler, Kreis Göppingen Nazifrei

4:08 Manuel Schäfer, DGB

11:39 Eva Epple vom Interkulturellen Frauenrat

15:31 Leon von GemeinsamINGöppingen

21:52 Friso Fischer, Jugendgremium

26:32 Amidia Tok, Jugendgremium

30:25 Sabrina Hoffmann, SPD Kreisverband

36:30 Hacer Basoglu vom Integrationsausschuss

39:28 Christina Lipp-Wahl & Mariska Ott, die Grüne

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My guest Bshare Khato is a Jesidish from Iraq who came to Göppingen in 2013. Initially studying Art and Theater in Dahock, North Iraq, he broke his studies since then. In 2008 and 2009, he published two books of poems in the Kurmanji language, which is the northernmost of the Kurdish languages spoken in various regions.

His original aspiration was to become a teacher were sidetracked but he continues to learn German and be involved in the arts and education of children. In addition to his literary pursuits, he worked as a radio journalist in Sinjar, providing information in Kurmanji and taught the language to those who lacked formal education.

Bshare Khato wrote his book of poems regarding the Jesidisch Experience followed by second book, titled "Dying is my shadow"

In our talk he also touches on the significance of Lalisch, a central sanctuary for Jesiden, and Herfa, the spiritual Earth. When Jesiden move to a new country, they bring some of this earth with them to establish a connection with their new home. Lalisch is described as a wooded valley situated over 1000 meters high, surrounded by three mountains—Hizrat, Misat, and Arafat.

Here in Germany he has also performed in local Theatre and is persuing an apprentiship to become a kindergarten teacher, is an active member of the committee of migrants and wishes to produce children's books.

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