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Jordanian advocate fights against puppy mills

Worldfocus — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:00:19 +0000

In a Worldfocus signature story, we turn to the issue of animal rights. While such protections are well-established in the U.S., in many parts of the world, they are all but nonexistent.

Special correspondent Kristen Gillespie looks at an unusual effort in Jordan, where an unlikely champion of animal rights is trying to end widespread abuse and help her canine friends.

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Read Kristen Gillespie’s blog about adopting one of the rescued dogs, A mistreated dog gets a new home in Amman.

In a Worldfocus signature story, we turn to the issue of animal rights. While such protections are well-established in the U.S., in many parts of the world, they are all but nonexistent. Special correspondent Kristen Gillespie looks at an unusual effort in Jordan, where an unlikely champion of animal rights is trying to end widespread abuse and help her canine friends. http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/03/th_jordan_dogs2.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/03/th_jordan_dogs2.jpg

Haiti, Dominican Rep. combine efforts to eradicate malaria

Worldfocus — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:41:28 +0000

The only place in the Caribbean where malaria still exists is on the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Producer Gary Strieker reports on the new cooperative effort between the two countries and U.S. President Jimmy Carter to eradicate the disease.

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For more Worldfocus coverage of Haiti, visit our extended coverage page: Haiti’s Poor.

The island of Hispaniola is the last place in the Caribbean where malaria still exists. Producer Gary Strieker reports on how a new cooperative effort between the Dominican Republic, Haiti and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is trying to eradicate the disease. http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/01/th_haiti_crowdonbridge.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/01/th_haiti_crowdonbridge.jpg

Building a better future for Pakistan’s children

Worldfocus — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:02:43 +0000

In a country consumed by poverty and vulnerable to radical influences, the future of Pakistan’s children is bleak. Half of Pakistan’s population is illiterate, and more than 10 million children never attend school.

Amna Nawaz of NBC News traveled to Pakistan on a grant from the International Reporting Project. She reports on a charity called The Citizens Foundation, which has built 600 schools and enrolled over 80,000 Pakistani students.

(View full post to see video) In a country consumed by poverty and vulnerable to radical influences, the future of Pakistan’s children is bleak. Amna Nawaz of NBC News traveled to Pakistan to report on one charity that has built 600 schools and enrolled over 80,000 Pakistani students. http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/01/th_pakistan_student.jpg http://worldfocus.org/files/2010/01/th_pakistan_student.jpg