Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo, intercultural mediator

When Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo tells us that people yodel in Kenya, she gets astonished looks. When she came to Switzerland, folk music helped her to make friends. Today, the Afro-Swiss is committed to equality - with artistic and political means.

Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo's resume reflects her strong desire to help shape the world. The studied economist came to Switzerland more than 20 years ago because of love. She first worked as a croupier in casinos, as a presenter at Radio LoRa and later as an artist.

She campaigns for equal opportunities and against discrimination in various ways - as an intercultural mediator and curator of exhibitions as well as in community politics and in international organizations. Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo has retained her passion for yodeling.