Robyn is part-time writer and full-time slave to her two small daughters. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, She is currently living in a little village in Switzerland. She spends her free time each day making lists of things She’ll probably never get around to doing (have the car cleaned; vacuum under the bed) and putting the finishing touches […]
ICRC and Nestlé recognized for outstanding organizational coaching
GENEVA. In front of hundreds of coaches and business managers, the International Coaching Federation jointly presented ICRC and Nestlé with its prestigious ICF Prism Award for outstanding organizational coaching programmes. Awarded globally since 2007, it recognizes programmes that fulfil rigorous professional standards, address strategic goals, shape organizational culture and yield measurable positive impact. Coaching differs […]
Le News edition 27
5 June 2014 Download the latest edition of Le News here: Le News 05.06.14 Edition 27 (Right click “save target as”)
Exciting new developments at Le News
Since our inception at the end of October 2013 we have come a long way with many stories to tell. The paper, instrumental to our success, has been going from strength to strength, cultivating insight and building understanding among all members of the international community as to what is happening in the Lake Geneva region. […]
Le News edition 26
22 May 2014 Download the latest edition of Le News here: Le News 22.05.14 Edition 26 (Right click “save target as”)
Meet the neighbours
Ever felt you’d like to get to know your neighbours, but have never really had the chance? Help is at hand. On Friday 23 May, all around the region, thousands of neighbours will congregate at hundreds of Neighbours’ Day parties. Started in 1999 in France, the aim is to build and strengthen communities and improve […]
Le News edition 25
15 May 2014 Download the latest edition of Le News here: Le News 15.05.14 Edition 25 (Right click “save target as”)
Le News edition 24
08 May 2014 Download the latest edition of Le News here: Le News 15.05.14 Edition 24 (Right click “save target as”)
Bern will fund research
BERN Switzerland’s scientific community heaved a collective sigh of relief following measures from Bern to temporarily fund some projects. The panic has not completely died down however, since the measures proposed by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) are transitional, pending resolution of the problem posed by the cutoff of EU funding. After the 9 […]
Games for Change: Another option
NEW YORK Speaking to Asi Burak, the NY-based president of Games for Change, an organization that “catalyzes social impact through digital games”, it is clear that alternatives to mainstream gaming do exist. “The beauty of games is that they are interactive and certain games have the potential to make people think critically about themselves and […]