Louisette, aged 81, is bound to her wheelchair and her flat
Louisette is 81. Born in Tunisia in an Italian family, she arrived in France with her parents at the age of 14. She worked at a variety of jobs until she developed a health problem that made it impossible for her to stand. Today, Louisette is in a wheelchair and lives alone. Her apartment is […]
In Hungary, a local initiative fights food waste and feeds people in need
Food Not Bombs started with preparing a lunch for just a few dozen people, and turned into providing hot meals for over a hundred people in need. The NGO fights both food waste and hunger, while helping the local Budapest community. @negynegynegy spent a day with the volunteers. @negynegynegy is a Sphera Network member […]
In Greece, a cooking collective is reshaping modern culinary culture
Nomade et Sauvage is a cooking collective that has denounced modern culinary methods. Chefs tired of the restaurant bubble, they have gathered together to band a team that cooks all around Greece in remote locations from beaches to mountain tops. Sustainability and serving and saving local cuisines are their definition of a modern culinary culture. […]
In Poland, food banks against food waste
45% of Poles admit to wasting food at home. Studies show that consumers are responsible for about 60% of wasted food in Poland – less than 3 million tons per year. The rest is wasted by shops and restaurants, among others. At the same time, the number of people living in extreme poverty and below […]
In Naples, locals protect their city from turning into a playground for tourists
Nives Monda is the owner and chef of La Taverna a Santa Chiara, a trattoria known for its dedication to local produce and slow cooking, located in the heart of Naples. It is one of the few remaining historic restaurants in a city that, in recent years, has been grappling with the challenges of mass […]
23-year old Alexis has to study and work to make ends meet
Alexis is a 23-year-old student studying quantum physics. His master’s degree is the one that produces the most Nobel Prize winners in the world. But despite his prestigious studies, he has to work on the side to make a living. Ever since he began his studies, Alexis has always managed to get by. His parents […]
In Poland, artists fight for their rights as workers
For many people, the answer is not so obvious. This year marks 12 years since the artists’ strike in Poland, during which they demanded access to social security for artists. @KrytykaPolitycznaTV spoke to artists in Warsaw about their fight for basic rights. @KrytykaPolitycznaTV is a Sphera Network member and this story is part of our […]
Working in a Circus: Pushing the Limits of Bodies and Physics
In recent years, the Recirquel Contemporary Circus company has become a significant international player. Their performances cleverly and spectacularly combine elements of contemporary dance and aerial acrobatics, creating uniquely atmospheric productions. Thanks to these, they regularly win awards, such as at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and are invited to major stages worldwide, from New York […]
A Day in the Life of Nerea, owner of a dairy sheep farm in Spain
Nerea is a shepherdess: she owns a sheep farm in a small town of 19 inhabitants, Robladillo de Ucieza, Palencia. From milking twice a day to feeding, cleaning and dog training — she does it all. But she warns: it would be a mistake to romanticise a very demanding profession where the balance between personal […]
Bakary Boudou: a chef running a restaurant from his social residence
Bakary Boudou arrived in France some fifteen years ago. In his home country, Mauritania, he lived with his mother, who ran a restaurant and taught him how to cook. Since his arrival to France, he worked in several restaurants but was laid off before Covid. Today, in his 9m2 room, which he shares with his […]
