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Student podcast reveals old-age poverty in Trudering – listen now!
Students at Truderinger High School start a podcast about poverty in old age; first episode on August 18th on Spotify and others. available.
Student podcast reveals old-age poverty in Trudering – listen now!
In the Munich district of Trudering, students from the local high school are setting creative accents with their new podcast. Led by teacher Christian Steinberger, in the first season under the title “Riem in flight mode” they shed light on the stories of contemporary witnesses who experienced the airport in Riem. At the same time, in the second season they focus on poverty in old age with “Overheard and Overlooked”, supported by the “Lichtblick Senior Aid” association. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the realities of life for older people in Trudering who suffer from poverty.
The final episode of the second season will be released next Monday, August 18th. With a total of four exciting episodes, the podcast is then available on platforms such as Spotify, Deezer and YouTube. “The goal is to bring the issue of old-age poverty to the public,” explains Steinberger. Interested listeners are invited to send feedback and ideas to the email address truderingpodcast@gymnasium-trudering.de to send. More information about Lichtblick Senior Citizens' Help can be found at www.seniorenhilfe-lichtblick.de.
A valuable perspective for seniors
The stories the students tell are not only informative but also moving. Through interviews and immersing ourselves in the seniors' personal stories, they manage to focus on the challenges and everyday lives of the older generation. “We want the voices of seniors to be heard,” emphasizes one student in the editorial team. This approach not only promotes understanding of poverty in old age, but also strengthens intergenerational relationships.
The podcast is an excellent example of a successful combination of educational work and social commitment. In this way, the students not only make a contribution to enlightenment, but also show that the younger generation has a feel for social issues and is prepared to get involved in them.
Creative online projects worldwide
In another corner of the world, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, artists at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) began a series of events to encourage community creativity. Under the title “Thursdays on the Terrace,” weekly events such as art workshops, live music and community activities will take place there until the end of August, appealing to all ages and strengthening the local art scene.
These projects in Munich and Grand Rapids demonstrate the importance of combining art and social issues to strengthen a sense of community and raise awareness. Whether through podcasts or art education formats, both clearly show that creative initiatives can offer a platform to draw attention to social challenges.
Given the need for solidarity in society, it is to be hoped that such projects will continue to be popular and encourage people to work for the well-being of their fellow citizens, whether young or old.