Chris Lohner: Reading about touching African experiences in Laxenburg!

Chris Lohner: Reading about touching African experiences in Laxenburg!

Chris Lohner, the well-known television face and author, has made a name for herself through her numerous trips to less-traveled African countries. Her stops include Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Somalia and Burkina Faso. This commitment to regions characterized by challenges has shaped her for over two decades, during which she worked as a volunteer ambassador for the aid organization Light for the world was active.

Chris Lohner's work focused on vulnerable groups, including those with vision problems, the deaf and disabled children. The volunteer work never required a lack of patience and dedication, as wars, political changes and natural disasters often made it difficult to carry out their work in these regions. She has now recorded her impressive experiences in a book called “When Africa Smiles”, which is based on her diary entries.

A reading of the book

For all those who would like to find out more about her moving experiences, Chris Lohner invites you to a reading of her new book on November 14th in the library on the Laxenburg campus. It starts at 7 p.m. and the address is Martin Ebner-Gasse 10. This reading will be a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the touching and often humorous anecdotes that Lohner has collected during her travels.

Her book offers a special look at countries where many vacationers rarely set foot. From her experiences and emotions in Ethiopia and Tanzania to the challenges she faced in Mozambique and Somalia, an impressive picture of Africa unfolds. The book's official release is scheduled for March 6, and readers can look forward to a deeper discovery of the cultural and social landscape of these continents. Vienna district newspaper reports that Lohner is greatly appreciated for her years of dedication to Light for the World and that this special reading session could support her next projects.

Volunteering in Africa

Chris Lohner's stories also remind us of the diverse opportunities that volunteer work in Africa offers. These commitments go beyond building schools and working with children. A wide range of projects await helpers who are willing to get involved - be it in animal care, in educational projects or in environmental and nature conservation. Govolunteer emphasizes that medical care is often in short supply in many remote regions of Africa and that volunteers can also make a valuable contribution here, for example by supporting health care or reforestation projects.

Overall, Lohner's involvement reflects a deep respect for the cultures and people she has met. The valuable knowledge she has gained over the years as a Goodwill Ambassador can now be found in her book and in her lectures. It remains to be hoped that her reading will open another chapter in her impressive life's work.