Aug 01 Across borders, Syrian women gain strength from each other By Larisa Epatko Syrian-born Maria Alabdeh was studying microbiology in France in 2011 when the Syrian revolution ignited. She joined Women Now for Development to help -- at least from afar. Continue reading
Jul 05 She once sewed paramilitary uniforms and is now in business for herself By Debora Silva A program helps retrain Colombia's female paramilitary members for jobs and reintegrate into society. Continue reading
Jul 02 This traveling clown troupe brings moments of joy to Syrian refugees By Corinne Segal Clown Me In is a Beirut-based clowning group that performs for young Syrian refugees. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 8:18 Can earthquake-stricken Nepal eliminate brick industry’s reliance on child labor? By PBS News Hour Heavy lifting is a way of life in Nepal. But the 250,000 workers -- many of them children -- manning the Himalayan country’s brick kilns suffer on a different level, toiling in terrible conditions and earning less than one cent… Continue watching
Jun 08 After Nepal’s earthquake, a push to rebuild without child labor By Michael Holtz, Christian Science Monitor Child labor often spikes following natural disasters. Nepal wants to break that mold and help kids like Dorje Lama. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 8:18 Can earthquake-stricken Nepal eliminate brick industry’s reliance on child labor? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 06 Should refugees be allowed to work? By Larisa Epatko As the world debates what to do with the staggering number of refugees who have been dislodged from their normal lives, Uganda is an example of a country allowing displaced people to work. Continue reading
May 26 This map is helping Ecuador’s earthquake relief efforts By Nadja Drost, Bruno Frederico A project called Mapping Ecuador is allowing people to pinpoint hospitals, shelters and other key places in the South American country’s earthquake recovery. Continue reading
May 24 When a foster child has a birthday, this group makes sure they open a gift By Larisa Epatko Steffi Green’s toy room is more crowded – and organized – than most. Clear tubs brimming with colorful toys stacked to the ceiling are labeled “stuffed animals,” “Nerf toys” and “crafts.” She’s collecting gifts, with contributions from her community, for… Continue reading
May 02 Watch 10:40 How farmer-philanthropist Howard Buffett is planting hope in Africa By PBS News Hour Howard Buffett, son of billionaire Warren Buffett, has an ambitious life goal: ending world hunger. As a farmer and philanthropist, his focus is on reviving African agriculture, which has suffered massive production failures. In collaboration with The Atlantic, Judy Woodruff… Continue watching