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Archive for July, 2011
Helping Immigrants in the Job Hunt
A non-profit group immigrants with a crash course in selling themselves American-style.
Teleconferencing to Connect War-Scattered Hmong Community
Hmong people living in the US can call to tell stories, sing songs and share local news.
Audacity of Hope Flotilla Blocked From Delivering Aid to Gaza
Activists are again trying to breach Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Rape Hotline Reaches out to Women in Somalia
A new group is working to aid victims of sexual violence in Somalia.
Southern Sudan Making Preparations for Statehood
One of the most important things you need to build a new nation is a decent education system.
What Indonesian Health Officials Aren’t Doing to Combat Smoking
In Indonesia cigarettes are an important part of social life.
Chavez Celebrates Venezuela’s Independence Day
The president returned from Cuba after receiving medical treatment.
Has Hugo Chavez Really Helped the Poor in Venezuela
Critics say he is not using his petro-dollars in a way that sustains his achievements over time.
Music Heard on Air for July 5, 2011
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for July 5, 2011. Artists featured are: Habib Koite & Bamada, Petrol Bomb Samosa, Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni ba, Moriba Koita, Alison Brown.
Kyrgyzstan Tries to Get Over its Violent Past
Presidential elections are scheduled for October to make the country more democratic than its authoritarian neighbors.
Japanese-American Musician Emi Meyer’s “Suitcase of Stones”
The musician talks about her album and meeting other Japanese artists in Japan.
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