Archive for March, 2008
The children of Yemen

The children and women of Yemen face severe challenges in a country often forgotten by the international community.
“A Child’s War”: Global Kids’ Documentary on Child Soldiers
Over 300,000 youth under 18 are currently serving as soldiers, UNICEF reports. In this computer-animated video, youth have a chance to tell how this tragedy has affected them.
More than One in 100 Americans Imprisoned, Pew Report Says
For the first time in history, more than one in every 100 Americans is imprisoned. This high incarceration rate hits state budgets hard without delivering a clear public safety benefit, according to a recent Pew Center report.
Fighting African Poverty with Compelling DATA
Foreign debt is one of the most significant barriers to economic growth in Africa. These interactive maps from DATA, the organization behind Live 8 and the ONE campaign, show where the need for debt relief is greatest.

