Stories from the World Vision Report

Series produced by World Vision Report

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Individual stories from the weekly World Vision Report.

Individual stories from the weekly World Vision Report.


148 Pieces

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By the 1960, all the countries surrounding Cambodia were at war. But Cambodia had managed to avoid getting drawn into the Vietnam War. During that ...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2011
  • Length: 10:18
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One year ago, on January 12th, hundreds of thousands of Haitians were buried in the rubble of buildings – many of them alive. Some of those trapped...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2011
  • Length: 04:44
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Rice is still the quintessential Chinese dish. But China’s population is growing so fast, it may run out of rice. That’s why the government is push...

Bought by WBEZ


  • Added: Jan 07, 2011
  • Length: 04:25
  • Purchases: 1
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This week’s referendum in South Sudan could mean the birth of a new nation in Africa. The referendum is part of a 2005 agreement to end a long and...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2011
  • Length: 06:56
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More than 100-thousand Bedouins live in the remote desert of Israel. Many of them are too poor to get the medical care they need. That includes tho...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 07, 2011
  • Length: 03:04
  • Purchases: 3
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In Africa, what money can buy sometimes depends on who’s doing the spending. Reporter Jina Moore tries to negotiate Rwanda’s two economies – one fo...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2011
  • Length: 03:00
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Masked rebels from the Zapatista Army of National Liberation launched surprise attacks against the Mexican government 16 years ago in the southern ...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2011
  • Length: 05:09
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Immigration can be difficult – whether you’re budding hip-hop stars, or ordinary people leaving home in search of a better life. For Central Americ...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 14, 2011
  • Length: 06:47
  • Purchases: 1
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The people of Sudan have to wait until February to hear the official results of the referendum. Many in the south believe they have a bright, prosp...

  • Added: Jan 14, 2011
  • Length: 06:32
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The Lebanese government is in disarray after eleven members resigned a few days ago. The political crisis raises fears of new conflict in the regi...

  • Added: Jan 14, 2011
  • Length: 05:04
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It was a year ago that the earthquake struck Haiti. A couple of months ago it was almost hit by a hurricane. And right now, Haitians are dealing ...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 14, 2011
  • Length: 04:22
  • Purchases: 1
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Detroit’s image is pretty tarnished these days. Car factories are closed. Unemployment is through the roof -- as high as 50% according to some offi...

Bought by Georgia Public Broadcasting


  • Added: Jan 21, 2011
  • Length: 07:11
  • Purchases: 1
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In South Africa, a new bill working its way through Parliament could have major consequences for singers, story-tellers -- in fact -- artists of al...

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and KUOW


  • Added: Jan 21, 2011
  • Length: 05:55
  • Purchases: 2
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In southern Sudan, the vote for independence is over. Early results from last week’s referendum show people voted overwhelmingly in favor of seces...

  • Added: Jan 21, 2011
  • Length: 03:28
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Freezing cold weather has kept many of us indoors these last few weeks. But for the brave few who venture out, the rewards can be sweet. In big c...

  • Added: Jan 28, 2011
  • Length: 03:05
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In northwest Mexico, the indigenous Tarahumara people are famous for their long-distance running ability, developed over thousands of years of remo...

  • Added: Jan 28, 2011
  • Length: 04:25
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The Ivory Coast on the West coast of Africa is a country split down the middle. In November, President Laurent Gbagbo lost the election to his riv...

  • Added: Jan 28, 2011
  • Length: 05:37
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When it gets so dry and hot that even the camels are too weak to stand up, herders start to worry. That’s how it is in northeast Kenya, where rain ...

  • Added: Jan 28, 2011
  • Length: 05:27
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There’s a lot of action on the court. Basketball players move fast from one side of the court to the other. They dive for the ball, knock opponent...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 28, 2011
  • Length: 03:46
  • Purchases: 1
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Maricel Apatan is kept pretty busy this time of year. She’s a chef in training at a five star hotel in the Philippines. Working in the kitchen th...

Bought by HCC Radio The Dragon


  • Added: Feb 04, 2011
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 1