Winter Podcast

We came up with a special idea for the dark days of December in 2021. Even though we couldn't meet in person, we wanted to create a cosy atmosphere together. And what better way to do that than with a warm cup of tea, biscuits and a podcast with exciting stories from around the world?
That's why anyone interested can listen to the podcast episodes again here. We will read to you from the books "BONKUKU BARONA - Our Grandmothers: Storytellers from Botswana and Germany" and "Stories from around the world: Botswana", which we normally sell for a small price at our events. If you are interested, we will be happy to send you the books by post. Please have a look at our shop.
But for now, have fun and cosy warmth while listening!

Stories from around the world: Botswana
The first edition of Stories from around the world listens to the voices of Botswana. It is their voice of spirit and soul that is expressed in these pages.
During her stay in Botswana in 2010/11, Carolin Sander, board member of Heartbeats e.V., met many inspiring and endearing personalities. She asked these people to share a story with us, a story about an event or an experience in their lives that influenced or shaped them in a certain way, in order to allow an intercultural exchange to take place. These are the stories of the musician, the student, the grandmother or the nurse. They have opened up a small part of their world to us, sharing their views and perceptions.

BONKUKU BARONA - Our grandmothers: storytellers from Botswana and Germany
In October 2011, Heartbeats e.V. coordinated an intercultural dialogue between two groups of grandmothers from Botswana and Germany. A storytelling project that aimed to foster greater appreciation for our older generations, promote intercultural exchange and preserve culturally influenced children's stories.

A book that we dedicate to grandmothers and all children who enjoy their stories. Let us marvel together at cultural diversity, learn to appreciate it and thank our grandmothers.