Appropriate technologies can be used to address the inequalities and injustices faced by millions of communities around the world who lack access to the basic resources required for a dignified life, including 
drinking water supply, sanitation, electrical supply,  and construction. Oliver Style stopped by to tell to Matt about the work he's doing with  ITACA, Inovacion en Tecnologia Apropiada y Automona, or Innovation in Community Based and Autonomous Appropriate Technology. ITACA is a Basel-based NGO that supports the implementation of technologies  in developing world.   Projects must be easy to construct and maintain, low cost, and use local resources as far as possible,  and last, but not least,  be locally driven.   Tune in for a fascinating conversation with someone working on the front lines of third world development. If you'd like to contribute to the work ITACA is doing, visit their webpage, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 Marianne Kuehner speaks with Maria about the Hohlraum11 in the Guendeli, her life in Basel, and other projects. The Hohlraum, or Empty Space, is meant to provide an opportunity for artists and others to create their venue for their events.

Kevin Pollard speaks with Ciarán about opportunities provided by schalf -in-stroh - "sleep in straw" a genial alternative to the youth hostel system that's just started in Switzerland a few years ago.  Hear about how to take advantage of a rustic bed and breakfast opportunity - to sleep in a farmer's barn,  have breakfast in the morning and  then head out for a fabulous day.

Celebrate Father's Day this Sunday June 21^st at the  Raising a Family in Basel  - sponsored by the Basel Childbirth Trust.  Speakers, resource exchange and play time will occur from 13:00-18:00 pm at the Freizeithalle Dreirosen.