Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
17. Partnership for the goals
Interpreters bridge language gaps, but their unseen burden is often mental. Vicarious trauma lurks as they absorb others' traumas. Awareness, training, and self-care are crucial to ensure interpreters' well-being.
The story "Escaping Dictatorship: The Portuguese Migration to France" details how, during the 1960s and 1970s, many Portuguese fled to France to escape the oppressive Salazarist regime, war, and poverty. Portugal's dictatorship enforced strict censorship and limited education, while France offered economic stability and job opportunities in the post-WWII reconstruction era. This migration was a chance for many Portuguese to envision a better future.
Radio Comundos revisits the Digital Stories of the NGO Comundos published on the website. It addresses themes chosen by the course participants, productions, carried out throughout their action. And, it does an exclusive program on a current issue.
I had the opportunity to do my internship in Comundos while coursing a Master in Educational Sciences at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). As a part of my internship, I designed and implemented, together with other members of the organization, some activities/workshops.
In the global against fight Covid-19 information is key. Different languages from all over the world coming together to disseminate the same message.