Report: Degraded Czech Forests Releasing Soil Carbon Into The Atmosphere
Like every member state, the Czech Republic is obliged to provide the European Union with detailed information on its carbon footprint. With this in mind, but also in an attempt…
Interview With Social Worker Zuzana Csontosova, From The Shelter For Homeless People
Last week, we met Zuzana for a visit around the ground floor of the shelter for homeless people in Brno. She familiarised us with the main activities of the shelter,…
Latest Edition of KAM v Brně / WHERE in Brno Out Now!
WHERE in Brno in June? The latest edition of the cultural magazine KAM v Brně (WHERE in Brno), with its dedicated English section at the back, has plenty of tips…
The Giving-Back Series: Maintaining Energy and Joy in Expat Life
The aim of the Giving Back series is to provide space for the inspiring stories and good work of people and organizations in South Moravia that are creating positive change…
Interview With Tomáš Dostál of Paspoint, The Brno NGO Providing Support For People With Autism
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition in which the brain is “wired” in a different way. Paspoint is a Brno social services organisation which provides support for people with autism,…
The Giving-Back Series: Three Brno NGOs In Need of English-Speaking Volunteers
The aim of the Giving Back series is to provide space for the inspiring stories and good work of people and organizations in South Moravia that are creating positive change…
Interview With Markéta Bočková, Spokeswoman For The Public Defender’s Office On The Rights Of People On The Autism Spectrum
The Public Defender of Rights, whose office is in Brno, has the responsibility for ensuring respect for democratic principles, human rights and the absence of discrimination. As part of this…
“There Is A Tendency To Punish, Not To Understand”: Interview With Students On The Autistic Spectrum
Last week, we wrote about the different forms of discrimination faced by people on the autism spectrum, particularly in education. Despite their challenges and the imperfections of the support from…
Expat Entrepreneurs: Andalusian Chef Caters For The Czech Republic With Unmatched Mediterranean Recipes
Melis Karabulut’s series profiles some of Brno’s foreign entrepreneurs to explore the challenges of running a business in a foreign country. This week she spoke to Enrique Garcia, a chef who…
“Disabled People Exist and Are Part of Society”: Interview With Ivana, An Autism Rights Activist
Ivana Recmanová is a Czech activist for the rights of women and people with disabilities, especially autism. She is 29 and herself autistic, which she doesn’t keep secret: “It is…