In China, people with disabilities are seen as something families need to be ashamed of. That's why parents often rather abandon their children than take care of them. And there is little assistance for those who need it. Meng Weina has been working to assist people with disabilities and founded the first care centers some 30 years ago.
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Folge vom 05.08.2015Working against stigma in China
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Folge vom 05.08.2015Reaching out to the poorest of the poorMeet Mama Maggie as she's called by the children living in Cairo's notorious slums and squatting areas: The Coptic Christian has been changing people's lives for more than 25 years. She's built an impressive network of schools and first aid and food distribution centers for the poor.
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Folge vom 05.08.2015Kurdish singer defies 'Islamic State' terroristsFemale Kurdish pop star Helly Luv has decided to make an impact in one of the world's most troubled war zones. She went to record her new music video near Mosul in Iraq where 'Islamic State' terrorists were clashing with Kurdish forces. She's threatened on a regular basis - but that won't keep her from her mission.
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Folge vom 24.07.2015World in Progress Special: People TraffickingThe number of people trying to reach Europe illegally has been increasing over the past few months. So have the number of deaths en route. Many cash in on the despair of illegal migrants, and for people traffickers, it's a very lucrative business. Find out more in our in-depth feature, compiled in four different countries with those involved in trafficking and those trying to stop it.