News & Features Archive

• November 27 2007

  TunaHAKI: The Acrobatic Orphanage

  When Scott Fifer traveled to Tanzania for a volunteer vacation, he encountered a unique group of talented acrobats at a local orphanage. Thanks to his hard work, the orphans got the adventure of a lifetime last year, when they came to the United States to train with Cirque du Soleil -- and he's even started a nonprofit organization to help them and other African orphans for years to come. Read More

• November 08 2007

  Liquid Gold Millionaires: Jill Youse and the International Breast Milk Project

  When Jill Youse, a mother from Minnesota, discovered that she could donate her extra breast milk to African orphans, she made it her mission to get other nursing mothers to chip in, too. Now, her organization, the International Breast Milk Project helps mothers like her save children's lives. Read More

• November 01 2007

  Child Soldier Turned Rap Star: Emmanuel Jal

  Emmanuel Jal fought as a child soldier in Sudan at the age of nine and survived a 3-month trek across the African desert. Today, he's one of Africa's biggest rap stars -- and he's working hard to make sure that other children in Africa don't share his painful experiences. Read More

• October 24 2007

  Could Panties Be the Key to Peace?

  Women all over the planet have found a unique tool to protest the brutal military regime in Myanmar. Their secret weapon? Underwear. Read More

• October 18 2007

  Behind the Veil: Iran’s Shirin Ebadi

  Iran's first female judge lost her title after the Iranian Revolution -- but now, this Nobel Prize-winner is fighting for women's equality in her country. And she hopes one million others will join her. Read More

• October 15 2007

  The Man Who Gave Away $4 Billion, and Other Amazing Philanthropists

  If you had 4 billion dollars, would you give it all to charity? Learn about the man who did -- and the other ultra-generous philanthropists who are following in his footsteps. Read More

• October 04 2007

  The Martyr of Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi

  She may weigh only 100 pounds and wear flowers in her hair, but the remarkable Aung San Suu Kyi could be Myanmar's greatest hope for peace. Read More

• September 11 2007

  African Refugee Helps Other Refugees Find Hope

  Rose Mapendo faced enough horrors to last a lifetime during wartime in Africa. Now, she's working to help her fellow refugees discover a better life. Read More

• July 18 2007

  Sean Swarmer, Two-Time Cancer Survivor, Climbs Seven Highest Peaks

  Sean Swarner has beaten cancer (twice!) and the world's highest mountains. Top that, Lance Armstrong. Read More

• February 23 2007

  Jennifer Hudson’s Incredible Comeback

  What did Jennifer Hudson do after her premature boot from American Idol? Only become the one of the most buzzworthy new stars of 2006. Read More

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