World Jan 09 U.S. aid leaves out local groups addressing food security in Africa, critics say By Fred de Sam Lazaro
Nation Jan 08 Watch 9:29 Is U.S. foreign aid for health care being used effectively? The vast majority of foreign aid administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development goes through middlemen, international aid agencies or U.S.-based private companies that then distribute the assistance. Critics say the system leaves out many deserving locally-led startups and… By Fred de Sam Lazaro
World Jan 07 Watch 8:41 Where does U.S. foreign aid go and does it make an impact? The U.S. has long been one of the world’s largest donors of foreign aid. But in recent years, its effectiveness has been called into question by a chorus of critics who say the impact of assistance programs falls well short… By Fred de Sam Lazaro
World May 01 Watch 8:14 Agriculture school creates climate-aware approach to help small farmers feed Africa Africa faces challenges as varied as its vast landmass. But one that’s shared by all 54 countries is how to feed a population of 1.2 billion that’s expected to double by 2050. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on one attempt… By Fred de Sam Lazaro
World Apr 30 Watch 8:39 How an African university is connecting doctors to patients in remote communities Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for about 25 percent of all disease in the world, yet it has just three percent of the healthcare workforce. There are not enough medical and nursing schools and many of the continent’s graduates are recruited to… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster, Devin Pinckard
Mar 01 Watch 6:38 Nobel Peace Prize winner defends reputation against corruption charges in Bangladesh By Fred de Sam Lazaro Nearly a half-century after its birth from a bloody civil war, Bangladesh has made significant strides in reducing poverty. One of the best-known architects of this progress is Muhammad Yunus, who popularized the concept of microfinance. However, Yunus has run… Continue watching
Feb 21 Watch 8:09 App connects drivers with lawyers to de-escalate police interactions during traffic stops By Fred de Sam Lazaro The murder of George Floyd thrust Minnesota into the center of the debate over police misconduct. As Fred de Sam Lazaro reports, one effort coming out of that painful period hopes to make traffic stops safer. It’s part of the… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 8:12 Thailand program looks to reunite families separated by climate change-driven migration By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman The number of households where children are raised by grandparents is rising in lower and middle-income countries. Parents have moved away for opportunities as agricultural jobs no longer provide a reliable income due to climate change. Fred de Sam Lazaro… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 7:32 Innovative clinic helps doctors avoid burnout and makes healthcare more affordable By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Richard Coolidge, Murrey Jacobson, Simeon Lancaster The U.S. faces a growing shortage of physicians, especially those in primary care fields like internal medicine, mental health and pediatrics. The shortfall is driven by population and demographic trends and burnout. Fred de Sam Lazaro found a doctor-patient model… Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch 8:43 Alabama artist works to correct historical narrative around beginnings of gynecology By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster The history of gynecology as a medical specialty has deep roots in the American South, but that legacy is as complicated as the history of the South itself. In partnership with the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St. Continue watching