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The turn (People 2024, by Klaus Petrus) - Swiss Press Award

Kathy Messerli, 41, beim Offenen Haus La Prairie in Bern.
Klaus Petrus
Kathy Messerli, 41, beim Offenen Haus La Prairie in Bern.
Photo / People
2024

The turn

Klaus Petrus

Kathy Messerli experienced violence at an early age; she was raped, abandoned her apprenticeship, and attempted suicide. Eventually, she was jobless, living on the streets, and addicted. Therapy and training as a tour guide at Surprise brought about a turning point. "I had already gotten used to life on the streets. Today, I have a supportive environment," says Messerli.

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The turn

Surprise

Photo / People
2024

Klaus Petrus

Kathy Messerli experienced violence at an early age; she was raped, abandoned her apprenticeship, and attempted suicide. Eventually, she was jobless, living on the streets, and addicted. Therapy and training as a tour guide at Surprise brought about a turning point. "I had already gotten used to life on the streets. Today, I have a supportive environment," says Messerli.

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Klaus Petrus / Swiss Press Award

Klaus Petrus

Fotojournalist / Reporter, Biel Bienne, 1967

Klaus Petrus arbeitet freiberuflich als Fotojournalist und Reporter und ist Redaktor beim SURPRISE Magazin. Er interessiert sich für Armut, Ausgrenzung, Migration und Kriege und berichtet vor allem aus der Schweiz, dem Balkan und Nahen Osten.

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