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"World View" is a set of 60-second radio spots by Rich Stearns, president of World Vision U.S., which have been converted to Real Media audio commentaries for the Web.

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World View Index: December 2002

    Clip Description
    Soft economy or hard hearts? (U.S.)
      A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Americans say they will not donate money to fight AIDS internationally because of financial limitations. But is that the only reason?
    The power of counseling (Tanzania)
      Ten years ago, Simon went home to die after he tested positive for HIV in his native Tanzania. But with the help of World Vision counselors, Simon lives a full and active life—even with AIDS.
    Back to school in Herat (Afghanistan)
      We often complain about overcrowding in our schools, but teachers in Afghanistan now have classes of more than 50! World Vision is building and renovating schools.
    Eyewitness Report (Southern Africa)
      We don’t see much of the famine in Africa on the news. Steve Matthews tells us more about it.
    That naughty child, El Niño (Africa)
      El Nino, which means “the child” in Spanish, can be an unruly child and is now wreaking havoc, parching Africa and soaking Asia.
    A time of hunger and hope (Ethiopia)
      The ’80s were a time of big hair and bad music in the U.S. – and devastating famine in Ethiopia. Today, World Vision has helped many Ethiopian villages protect themselves against famines.
    Larger than life problems - solved one at a time ( Colombia)
      Colombia’s two-generation war and unemployment rate have left millions poor and desperate. World Vision is providing Colombians with jobs, but what the country really needs is peace.
    Esterina's "business" (Albania)
      Esterina is hardly a typical working woman; this 10-year-old girl has to dig through garbage to help support her family.
    Hope is more precious than silver or gold (Afghanistan)
      A World Vision relief worker and an Afghan woman, both grandmothers, exchange conversation, gifts – and hope.
    It's a wonderful life (U.S.)
      Dean Meyers was killed by the DC-area sniper, but not before he touched the lives of his family, friends and community. Surely, his Lord met him with “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
    Josey's Christmas cards (India)
      Josey saves every Christmas card her sponsor sends. Thanks to sponsorship, Josey’s community in India is a healthier, safer and more productive place.
    What would Christmas mean, without Easter? (Zambia)
      At Christmas we celebrate the birth of our Savior. At Easter, we celebrate His act of salvation. After she had an affair with a married man, Jenny, a Zambian mother, found forgiveness – from God and from her lover’s wife. Praise God for grace!
    Carrying the wise men and helping the poor (Gift Catalog)
      Tradition tells us that camels carried the wise men to Jesus. Now they are helping families in Afghanistan and India survive. You can help provide a camel through World Vision’s gift catalog.
    Bibles for a million
      This holiday season, you can purchase a Bible for a loved one—and give Bibles to Christians in the developing world, desperate for God’s word.
    30-second PSAs
    Catalog spreads joy to the world (Twila Paris)
    Catalog spreads joy to the world (Margaret Becker)
    Helping children orphaned by AIDS (Alex Trebek)
    Celebrate the holidays by helping the hungry
    Remembering the widows and orphans


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