At U.N., A Bolder Approach To Terrorism
Secretary-General of the U.N., Ban Ki Moon, brought the topic of terrorism to the United Nations for the first time, in a Symposium that included 18 victims of terrorist acts.
Americans Finding Purpose In Hopes For Africa’s Future
Evangelist volunteers work in Kigali, Rwanda to help transform the nation. Together, they aim to impact poverty and social recovery through church participation.
Group Revs Up Effort To Preserve Farmland In Scott County, MN
Local farmers are slowing down deadlines for land development plans in order to seek more public input. Both farmers and county officials express a shared interest in preserving prime farmland and properly hearing the concerns of its stakeholders.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has endured more than a decade of conflict, but as Ben Rawlence finds, a simple bottle of beer can represent a welcome token of normal life.
American Rapper Eli Sweet Reflects On China
The collaboration of music bridges the youth in the United States and China. Artists like American Eli Sweet and Chinese “Coffee” demonstrate linguistic and cultural engagement on the stage. The second video gives a glimpse of their work.
Saudi Women Find an Unlikely Role Model: Oprah
For millions of American viewers, Oprah is a charismatic talk show host to tune into for entertainment. For a growing Saudi audience, Oprah is much more – she is an example of a woman who rose from poverty and abuse. These women finally see acknowledgment for the abuses they face in their own society. The show makes them believe them that their issues can be discussed and one day addressed. Saudi women relate to the hardships of Oprah’s past, and this common ground establishes hope for a better future.
