May 02 Israelis and Palestinians come for the basketball, stay for the camaraderie By Larisa Epatko Malak, a 16-year-old Palestinian, said she first heard about PeacePlayers International – a group that unites Israelis and Palestinians to play basketball – five years ago. She wanted to learn basketball but was nervous about being around Jews. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 9:01 How politics got in the way of needed Nepal earthquake relief By PBS News Hour One year ago, the first of two massive earthquakes ripped through Nepal, killing more than 8,000 people. Some $4 billion of assistance was pledged to the rebuilding effort, but political gridlock and corruption have left the displaced survivors to largely… Continue watching
Apr 25 Here’s how one group is helping speed up rebuilding in Nepal By Larisa Epatko A Colorado nonprofit is helping the people of Nepal build structures that can withstand what Mother Nature slings their way. Continue reading
Apr 18 Dog Tag Bakery serves up sweets and helps those who have served By Larisa Epatko Dog Tag Inc., named after military identification “dog tags,” is on a mission to help those who have served their country. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 6:17 Can water ATMs solve India’s water crisis? By PBS News Hour About 76 million Indians don’t have regular access to clean drinking water, the most of any country in the world. But a new nationwide experiment aims to address the water crisis with “water ATMs,” machines that purify water on site… Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch 8:03 Dusty mining conditions trap Indian workers with deadly lung disease By PBS News Hour In India's Rajasthan desert, the work of mining sandstone can be lethal. Silicosis, a slow, irreversible loss of lung function, is easily preventable with masks, but workers wear little protection in the blazing heat. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 6:52 Empowering India’s street vendors as entrepreneurs By PBS News Hour In India, home to the world's fastest growing economy, most workers, from street vendors to rickshaw drivers, aren't on the books, making them vulnerable to harassment by corrupt officials and policemen. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro profiles one group… Continue watching
Apr 05 How ‘MTV Shuga’ works to wipe out the stigma of HIV By Larisa Epatko Amid the stylish dresses and crimson lips of “MTV Shuga” comes a message of acceptance for those who have HIV. Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch 8:21 In the Philippines, sex trafficking of young girls moves online By PBS News Hour Sex tourism has long been a scourge in the Philippines. But now there's a disturbing new trend in the trafficking of mostly young women and children: vulnerable victims are being lured online and tricked into the trade. Special correspondent Fred… Continue watching
Mar 09 A WWII survivor’s letter to a 16-year-old Syrian refugee will warm your heart By Larisa Epatko The nonprofit CARE coupled World War II transplants in the U.S. with Syrian refugees to write letters of encouragement and advice. Continue reading