Bernt Elsner

Rechtsanwalt

“Für mich ist das Coolste an meinem Job, dass ich Menschen helfen kann, die nicht mehr weiter wissen.” Obwohl Bernt Elsner in seiner Tätigkeit als Rechtsanwalt ein sehr hohes Pensum erfüllen muss, findet er dennoch Zeit sich für die Dinge zu engagieren, die ihm wichtig sind. Seine Kanzlei ist in der Flüchtlingsberatung tätig und er selbst ist Mitglied des Ordens der MALTESER Österreich, welcher Flüchtlingen vor Ort hilft und Sprachkurse anbietet. “Das lässt einen auch ein bisschen stolz sein auf die MALTESER, aber auch auf die Österreicher.”

Ali Ahmadi

Interpreter

“Learning new things and meeting important people”, that’s what Ali Ahmadi loves most about his job as an interpreter for the languages Farsi, English and Arabic. As far as refugees are concerned he is in charge of registering students in a cultural building, speaking to them and translating the problems they have, so they can be solved properly. What kinds of skills are necessary for his job? “You don’t only need language skills, but also communication, computer and typing skills. You need experience and self-confidence.”

T. J.

Photographer

“In Iraq you are not allowed to take pictures on the street, but here it’s ok.“ He takes pictures at conferences or events organized by TEDxVienna. “The coolest thing about my job is capturing the moments"... "I think there is nothing better than you doing your hobby as a job. I have a lot of fun doing that.“

Salah Ammo

Syrian Kurdish Musician

“Learn more about peoples and religion and spirituality. And I would learn more languages,“ would be Salah Ammos advice to his 14-year-old self. The Syrian Kurdish Musician it practicing a lot, writing mails and goes to meetings. In Austria he is working in two projects at the moment. Music has to do a lot with talent in his point of view. “To create music – you could learn it, but it’s inspired by your character. It comes from your heart.“