Guatemala’s
children languish from malnutrition
PBS World Focus October 8, 2009
More than two million Guatemalans live in extreme poverty, and nearly half of the children in Guatemala are malnourished. In some areas, nearly every child is affected. This summer, things became so severe the government declared a "state of calamity" after some 25 children died of hunger-related causes.
Malnutrition in Guatemala: A national shame
The Economist August 27, 2009
It is hardly one of Latin America’s poorest countries, but according to Unicef almost half of Guatemala’s children are chronically malnourished—the sixth-worst performance in the world. The chronic problem has become acute.
Hungry
in Guatemala
The Atlantic August 26,
2009
Article and narrated photo essay about the long-running problem of Guatemala's malnutrition, and why there is not enough being done to stop it. The real problem: poverty and income inequality.
Regulating Under the Influence
Portfolio August 27,
2009
Think the Bush White House was too closely tied with Wall Street? The Obama team is no stranger to finance-industry insiders. A Portfolio investigation found 25 senior Obama administration officials had previously held senior position with major financial houses.
DANGEROUS
WATERS: a documentary on river blindness in Tanzania
PBS World Focus December
15, 2008River Blindness is a little known disease that affects over 37 million people, mostly in Africa. This five minute film shows the devastating effects of River Blindness on communities, and the innovative treatement that has been developed to combat it. The treatment itself presents unusual challenges.
Niger's
Hunger: On the edge of famine
The Washington Post May
14, 2006
NIAMEY, Niger - Not all problems in Africa are the result
of war, natural disaster, disease and corruption. Niger suffers from chronic
poverty in which a marginal existence can easily tip into catastrophe. Nearly
3 million of Niger's 12 million people face acute malnutrition, and more than
two-thirds of them are children.
Christian
Rock for Muslims
The New York Times May 10, 2005
MARRAKESH, Morocco - In a sprawling open space alongside
the Royal Palace here last Saturday night, Baimik Youness and his friend Salahe
Boudde were jumping with excitement, about to see their first American rock
concert. The Moroccan students had never heard of the band, Rock 'n' Roll
Worship Circus. Nor had they realized that the three-day concert they were
attending was a Christian rock festival."It's not my business," said Mr. Youness,
an 18-year-old Muslim and heavy-metal fan. "I just want to listen to the music."
But Mr. Boudde had a question: "What are 'evangelicals'?"
Boogie Desert Nights
Newsweek International
April 4, 2005
AUSSERD REFUGEE CAMP, Algeria - After a bumpy flight
from Madrid to the military airport in Tindouf, Algeria, we jammed ourselves
and our backpacks into an antique bus, along with bulky cases containing film
projectors and medicines. We passed through an Algerian Army checkpoint, then
headed into the pitch black of the Sahara.
