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2 months ago | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Nacho Larumbe
By Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab & Nacho Larumbe Published on 27/01/2025 - 17:30 GMT+1 Carola Puracchio transforms seaweed into culinary delights at her restaurant, Amar. Carola incorporates the signature ingredient into popular dishes like pasta, burgers, and noodles. By using locally sourced seaweed, she contributes to the restoration of the country’s native marine ecosystem.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Favour Okoro
By Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab & Favour Okoro Published on 09/12/2024 - 17:30 GMT+1 In Sierra Leone, coconuts are a household favourite. Locals eat the flesh and drink the juice. Now a young eco-entrepreneur initiative, the discarded husk has been put to good use. Alhaji Siraj Bah recycles coconut husks into bio-briquettes through his visionary company, Rugsal Trading. The start-up provides an alternative to charcoal.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Souleyman Messalti
Wheelchair fencing is both static and dynamic, and it is gaining popularity in France. ADVERTISEMENTWheelchair fencing training is a specialised program offered at the Muret Fencing Club, which welcomes both able-bodied and those with disabilities. The discipline attracts many practitioners, including Brianna Vidé, who placed fourth in the 2024 Paralympic Games. At the club, Brianna inspires those aiming for fencing glory. They believe they, too, can reach the highest level.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Mohammad Aldaher
By Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab & Mohammad Aldaher Published on 25/11/2024 - 17:30 GMT+1 Lama Abadi is a woman who doesn't let her disability get in the way. Her artwork on battle-scarred buildings speaks volumes. Lama Abadi communicates through sign language and her art. Her brush is fluent in the language of hope that she spreads on war-wrecked walls. "I want to replace people's pain with laughter so they can see the world in a more beautiful light," Lama tells SCENES.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Souleyman Messalti
By Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab & Souleyman Messalti Published on 28/10/2024 - 17:30 GMT+1 John Berrio López and Kelly Rodríguez collect plastic bottles from overflowing landfills and turn them into sustainable structures like schools and houses. Juan Felipe’s home is extraordinary because the walls and roof are made of recycled plastic bottles. The plastic house is one of dozens built by the Botellas de Amor Foundation.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Chloe Glad
By Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab & Chloe Glad Published on 16/09/2024 - 18:30 GMT+2 Those who join Amassa Climb have gone through life-changing circumstances that drastically changed their lives. Together, they are transforming their troubles into triumphs, one climb at a time. Romain Dinis and Mathilde Becerra founded Amassa Climb, a programme aimed to foster social integration for vulnerable individuals.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Mohammad Aldaher
At only 12 years old, Sevilay made history by being the youngest athlete at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. At the Tokyo Games, she won second place and brought home Türkiye's first swimming medal. Fast-forward to 2024, and Sevilay's only aim is first prize at the Paris Paralympic Games. Born without arms, Sevilay learned to do everything with her legs. While she acknowledges her shortfalls, she doesn't see them as obstacles and is determined to overcome them through hard work.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab
On the command "Go," the team slices their paddles through the water. The movement is repeated rhythmically, and each stroke is perfectly synchronised—the sport demands it. It takes a team of twenty to keep the dragon boat swiftly moving across the water. Team member Sherouk Mohamed Morsi tells SCENES that dragon boat racing is a test of strength and endurance. There is no stopping or substitution.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Alberto Chelleri
David Aguilar was diagnosed with Poland syndrome at birth. The congenital condition is characterised by partially developed muscles. Although David was born without a right forearm, he didn't feel different until we went to school, where he was bullied. David retreated into his bedroom and buried himself with Lego to escape reality. Engrossed by the endless possibilities the bricks promised, he built his first prosthetic arm.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
euronews.com | Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab |Nacho Larumbe
By age 17, Lucas Rubiño was a professional surfer. He is a five-time champion in the tandem category and a longboard champion. Aside from his surfing achievements, Lucas told SCENES that founding the Escuela Mardel Surf School is arguably his most fulfilling undertaking. It allows him to ride the waves with an exceptional group of people. Students of the surf school have varying disabilities, such as Down’s Syndrome, cerebral palsy, and quadriplegia. Many of them never imagined they could surf.
