Episode 11: Armed to the Teeth
Small arms are light enough to carry and are easily operated by anyone, even a child. This documentary takes a look at the widespread illicit trade and availability of small arms. Especially disturbing, is the use of these weapons by children all over the world.
6/28/04
Episode 12: For Sale - The Trafficking Of Albania’s Children
Albanian children are often sent abroad by their impoverished families in what is seen as the only way to make a living. This documentary investigates the alarming rise of child trafficking in Albania and how dedicated individuals are helping these children return home to rebuild their lives.
7/5/04
Episode 13: Our Water, Our Lives
Water is the world’s most precious resource, as it sustains life. While Sweden combats an acidified water supply, Nepal struggles to overcome its natural barriers while laying water pipelines; Mali establishes new oases along its traditional salt caravan route.
7/12/04
Episode 14: Splendid Saint Petersburg
St Petersburg was once the capital of Russia and the only city in the world built to satisfy the whims of a single man, its founder Tsar Peter I. UNESCO presents the rich history and art of St Petersburg, one of Russia’s architectural gems!
7/19/04
Episode 15: 2003 World Stories, Part VI
Deep rural poverty in Senegal forces parents to send their children to cities to find menial work, depriving these children of an education. UNICEF, the UN Children’s fund, helps provide a safe haven and educational opportunities for these children. Plus, the UN helps mobilize communities to protect the environment in Southwest China which is seriously threatened by unchecked human activities.
7/26/04
Episode 16: World Stories 2003, Part VII
In the fall of 2003, the UN strives to make Senegal’s Goree Island a tourist attraction, an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign finds success spreading its message in Kosovo and training workshops contribute to the sustainable livelihoods for many in Malawi.
8/2/04
Episode 17: UN Day
On October 24, 2003, Secretary General Kofi Annan gave his UN day message by addressing the UN’s continued efforts in tackling world terror and violence, poverty, diseases and the spread of small arms. Along with Annan’s message is the UN’s video compilation of its efforts in 2003.
8/9/04
Episode 18: World Stories 2003, Part VIII
In the Winter of 2003, a community of African leaders launched successful programs that spurred economic growth in Senegal and Mali. Plus, digital technology for the blind helps the visually impaired in Ethiopia play vital roles in their communities.
8/16/04
Episode 19: I Want To Go To School
In developing countries one girl out of two goes to school. Often young girls are singled out from receiving a good education because of poverty, family issues and cultural ideals. UNICEF profiles the struggles of three girls who overcome the obstacles to the right of a basic education.
8/23/04
Episode 20: World Aids Day
December 1, 2003 was “World Aids Day” and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan answers questions on the various issues surrounding AIDS and its affects on people around the world today.
8/30/04
Episode 21: World Stories 2004, Part I
Early this year, a specialized agency of the UN helped a small village in Honduras access the internet for the first time… while China looked at a new way to help its industries save energy and cut greenhouse emissions.
9/6/04
Episode 22: X-press Yourself
UNICEF presents the courageous stories of teen girls and boys living impoverished communities in Brazil, Kenya and Thailand. The intimate interviews of these teens highlight how their situations make them vulnerable to social and economic pressures. Despite this vulnerability, these teens manage to find a way to turn their lives around.
9/13/04
Episode 23: World Stories 2004, Part II
In February 2004, the UN played a major role in the peace process on the Island of Bougainville in Papua, New Guinea…. And farmers in Lesotho began to notice land erosion due to the lack of trees and vegetation.
9/20/04
