Samia Orosemane talks about LIFE to Le Temps

While in Switzerland for her show, comedian Samia Orosemane gave an interview to the prestigious Swiss daily Le Temps. Looking beyond her artistic career, the interview sheds light on what has driven her commitment to LIFE for years: a rare ability to turn laughter into a force for international solidarity.

“Radical empathy” in the service of humanitarian work

As the article about her in Le Temps points out, Samia Orosemane’s humour brings people together, and she has a “radical empathy”. This ability to connect with others, without barriers, is what drives her commitment to LIFE. For her, laughter is not an end in itself, but a bridge to raising awareness of the realities on the ground.

From international stages to missions in the field

Far from the spotlight and the applause, Samia Orosemane regularly swaps the stage for the field. Every year, driven by a desire to act, she takes an active part in humanitarian missions alongside LIFE’s teams. She has already been out in the field in the Comoros, Niger, Kenya, Senegal, Madagascar and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There, she sees first-hand the difference each of the NGO’s projects makes to the lives of local communities.

Her commitment rests on a deep conviction: “when you can shine a light on projects that are worthwhile, you have to do it. I want to be useful to as many people as possible,” she says.

Through her honest, unfiltered perspective, Samia Orosemane shines a light on the vital work of the women and men who keep these communities going, and reminds us that all these life-changing projects are made possible by the invaluable support of the Lifechangers.