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
Nation Feb 08 Watch 5:26 St. Paul makes history as 1st major U.S. city to elect all-female city council In the last election, the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, did something it had never done before: elect an all-female city council. The state’s capital became one of the largest American cities to hold that distinction. Special correspondent Fred de… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane
Feb 06 Watch 7:52 How this Thai educational movement empowers rural students By Fred de Sam Lazaro More and more in Thailand, rural students learn in traditional classrooms, but with an emphasis on hands-on activities. The idea is to empower young villagers to bring economic development to their communities, as well as learn leadership, empathy and compassion. Continue watching
May 04 Watch Long welcoming to refugees, hostility toward newcomers is growing in Uganda By PBS News Hour Nearly 600,000 refugees have entered Uganda since July, fleeing violence and war in neighboring South Sudan, and the flow continues unabated. The overwhelming numbers are straining relief efforts and inciting tensions between newcomers and Ugandans from nearby communities. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Jun 14 Watch Are Western Consumers Willing to Pay More for Apparel? Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the working conditions in Cambodia's garment industry, which exports much its clothing to the United States. Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch After String of Disasters, Aid Organizations Struggle to Meet Demands Private aid organizations are struggling to maintain their funding levels for relief efforts in the wake of multiple crises around the world. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the trend as part of the Under-Told Stories project. Continue watching
May 12 Watch Pakistan Microlending Program Looks to Aid Women in Poverty Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the program that focuses on women. Continue watching