The internet cafe for people facing poverty
750 views · Published 15 October 2018 · 2:00 · Indexed 4 October 2026
Channel: SWI swissinfo.ch - English · 2018 · People & Blogs
A very real problem for people in poverty in Switzerland is the lack of internet access. Without this, they can’t search for a job or accommodation. A very real problem for people in poverty in Switzerland is the lack of internet access. Without this, they can’t search for a job or accommodation. Ten years ago, an internet cafe was opened in Basel by people who are themselves affected by poverty. Today this is much more than just a cafe with a free internet connection. (SRF, swissinfo.ch) --- swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=swissinfovideos
