In this episode of Meanings of Cohesion we travel to Western Slovenia. 24-hour confinement, hours of restraint, violence, isolation, infantilisation... this is the reality for many people suffering from mental disorders in Slovenia. For some years now, the country has been trying, to an extent, to change the way it deals with mental health. But what are the results? Patients, relatives and carers tell their stories.

Also in this podcast: an interview with Quentin Ariès, editor in chief of Babel International NGO.

The script writer, host and executive producer of Meanings of Cohesion is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

Reportage stories are read by Gail Rego.

The author of the reportage story in this episode is Klara Širovnik.

Meanings of Cohesion is a collaboration between europod and ereb.

The podcast series was produced as part of Youthopia, a European project that cast a light on the results and effects of the EU Cohesion Policy, led by the Assembly of the Regions and Babel International NGO.

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In this episode of Meanings of Cohesion we travel to Slovakia. The first six years of a person's life are crucial for neurodevelopment. Growing up in poverty can negatively impact your health, behaviour and future. Such is the case for Roma children living in segregated settlements in Slovakia, who are already far behind their peers before they even enter the educational system - where they subsequently face discrimination. Women from Roma communities, so-called "omamas", are helping Roma parents to change this.

Also in this podcast: an interview with Quentin Ariès, editor in chief of Babel International NGO.

The script writer, host and executive producer of Meanings of Cohesion is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

Reportage stories are read by Gail Rego.

The author of the reportage story in this episode is Zuzana Límová.

Meanings of Cohesion is a collaboration between europod and ereb.

The podcast series was produced as part of Youthopia, a European project that cast a light on the results and effects of the EU Cohesion Policy, led by the Assembly of the Regions and Babel International NGO.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Meanings of Cohesion we travel to Eastern Slovenia. Whilst the rest of the world worries about the decline in bees and the impact on food production, Slovenia has succeeded in reversing the trend over the past few years. Today, the country has become a veritable paradise for the yellow and black insects, cared for by more than 11,000 passionate beekeepers like Andreja Stankovič. As well as looking after the queens and their colonies, she teaches others the ins and outs of beekeeping and the secrets of the Slovenian model.

Also in this podcast: an interview with Quentin Ariès, editor in chief of Babel International NGO.

The script writer, host and executive producer of Meanings of Cohesion is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

Reportage stories are read by Gail Rego.

The author of the reportage story in this episode is Martina Žoldoš.

Meanings of Cohesion is a collaboration between europod and ereb.

The podcast series was produced as part of Youthopia, a European project that cast a light on the results and effects of the EU Cohesion Policy, led by the Assembly of the Regions and Babel International NGO.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Meanings of Cohesion we travel to Rizokarpaso, on the island of Cyprus. For almost 40 years, Cyprus and its inhabitants have been divided. In 1974, the Turkish army invaded the northern third of the Mediterranean island in response to a coup d'état by nationalists who wanted to annex the territory to Greece. One hundred and sixty thousand Greek Cypriots fled to the south, while a smaller number of Turkish Cypriots found refuge in the north. Despite this partition, a handful of Greek Cypriots chose to remain in their village, Rizokarpaso, which has since become an isolated enclave on Turkish Cypriot land. However, bicommunal initiatives are trying to build bridges between the two communities, helping them to restore their heritage together.

Also in this podcast: an interview with Quentin Ariès, editor in chief of Babel International NGO.

The script writer, host and executive producer of Meanings of Cohesion is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

Reportage stories are read by Gail Rego.

The author of the reportage story in this episode is Chloé Emmanouilidis.

Meanings of Cohesion is a collaboration between europod and ereb.

The podcast series was produced as part of Youthopia, a European project that cast a light on the results and effects of the EU Cohesion Policy, led by the Assembly of the Regions and Babel International NGO.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Meanings of Cohesion we travel to Northern Ireland to discover the story of Peter Sheridan, a former policeman who today works in the non-for-profit sector. Peter leads the NGO Cooperation Ireland in Belfast. For 30 years, Northern Ireland was the scene of violent confrontations between Unionists in favour of remaining within the United Kingdom, who were mainly Protestant, and Republicans in favour of reunification of the two Irelands, who were largely Catholic. It was at this troubled time that Peter Sheridan became a policeman. Today, at a time when Brexit has rekindled certain tensions, Peter is convinced that the economy and cooperation are the keys to a better future north and south of the border.

Also in this podcast: an interview with Quentin Ariès, editor in chief of Babel International NGO.

The script writer, host and executive producer of Meanings of Cohesion is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

Reportage stories are read by Gail Rego.

The author of the reportage story in this episode is Amanda Ferguson.

Meanings of Cohesion is a collaboration between europod and ereb.

The podcast series was produced as part of Youthopia, a European project that cast a light on the results and effects of the EU Cohesion Policy, led by the Assembly of the Regions and Babel International NGO.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.