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Gamer, YouTube sensation Athene launches Facebook-based fundraiser to end hunger
April 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
Who is Joseph Kony?
March 13, 2012 1 Comment
Learn more about the subject of the “Kony 2012″ phenomenon
Frank discussion on “conflict minerals” to follow “Ruined”
Jan. 16, 2011 Leave a Comment
Rep. Barney Frank describes his efforts to help end the conflict depicted in this drama
The Embassy Cables: The relationship between France and Africa
Dec. 14, 2010 1 Comment
PARIS — A 2008 cable sent from the American Embassy in Paris to the Secretary of State and other U.S. embassies around the world outlines the history of the diplomatic relationship between France and Africa, as President Nicholas Sarkozy has tried to reshape. The memo, recently released by Wikileaks, outlines Sarkozy’s efforts to reform the [...]
The Embassy Cables: Blood diamonds in Zimbabwe
Dec. 9, 2010 Leave a Comment
A leaked embassy cable posted online by Wikileaks shows that the Zimbabwean government planned to forcibly displace 25,000 villagers in a diamond-rich section of the country early last year. The January 23, 2009 cable shows that a local chief informed the embassy at Harare, the capital city, that the military was planning to force the [...]
Newburyport girls making a difference in Cambodia
Aug. 22, 2010 1 Comment
Leah Petty and Claire Miller are not like most 13-year-olds
Your World in Focus 10: Malnutrition in India
Jan. 13, 2010 Leave a Comment
Hunger is one of the most urgent human rights issues of our time. It affects millions around the world, even in countries that are experiencing extraordinary economic growth during these tough economic times.
Your World in Focus 9: An interview about women’s rights
Jan. 4, 2010 1 Comment
Veteran Canadian foreign reporter talks about women’s issues in Africa and the Middle East.
World Refugee Day
June 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
At this moment, in some war torn country in Africa or the Middle-East, a child, brother, sister, mother or father is being forced to flee their home for safety. They run, as fast as they can, taking only what they can carry away from those who want to do them harm. They may never be able to return.
African albinos murdered, limbs harvested for magic potions
May 29, 2009 2 Comments
In an age of western media where Archie marrying Veronica is a top story (I can’t believe he’s not choosing Betty!), there just isn’t room for tales from the Dark Continent, even though they tend to sometimes be the most newsworthy international exposé.
India’s malnutrition problem growing
March 22, 2009 Leave a Comment
Hunger and malnutrition are serious issues in African society. Several African nations shamefully boast outrageous starvation and poverty rates, however there are parts of one nation that are in even worse shape. India.
Watch 24: Redemption here on Blast
Nov. 24, 2008 1 Comment
Blast absolutely loved the return of Jack Bauer Sunday night. If you missed it, here’s your chance to watch it free on Blast, courtesy of Fancast! In “24: Redemption” Jack is in Africa, running away from a federal subpoena that will in all likelihood take him to jail. With a new president about to be [...]
The world’s double standard
Aug. 18, 2008 Leave a Comment
The situation surrounding Sudan’s president Omar al-Bashir should be referred to as our world’s double standard. While G8 nations hunt ruthless autocrats in Europe and Asia, war-torn nations of our world’s forgotten continent are treated like unwanted pests.
Project Have Hope
Aug. 7, 2008 Leave a Comment
It was October 2005, and professional photographer Karen Sparacio was in Uganda. She was there to photograph a relief organization. Ayaa Grace, an Alhcoli woman, invited her to visit the Acholi Quarter. What the Sparacio saw changed her life and, soon, the lives of hundreds of Ugandans as well. Sparacio took in the creative and [...]
