AWAS – Portraits of Afghan Women: Mahnaz Shahid

Thirty years ago, Mahnaz Shahid´s family took the courageous step of moving to Switzerland when she was just 8 years old. Alongside her family, she fled her homeland and made a stopover in Vietnam. Her father, a diplomat, had to travel to Vietnam for work, and the family decided to accompany him. Initially, their plan…

Pregnancy VS Diabetes

What is Gestational Diabetes? As someone who hopes to have a family one day, I find it incredibly important to learn about the various health aspects that can affect both me and my loved ones. One topic that I recently came across during my research …

The Role of Social Gaps in the Diabetes Crisis

My Journey from Customer Support to Diabetes Awareness Once upon a time, I worked in customer support. Like many others, I spent countless hours sitting behind a desk, staring at a computer screen, and answering calls. I didn’t realize how much of an impact this …

FIDM Weekend Special part 1

Welcome back, I have talked to Ben last time whom I have met on my exchange semester at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), as it was such a crazy and amazing time of my study abroad journey it seemed right to reach …