World View Index for May 2003








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World View Index: May 2003

    Clip Description
    What next for Iraq?
      The world watched as statues of Saddam Hussein fell around Iraq. Now it’s time to rebuild Iraqi society.
    Things that go boom in the night (Iraq)
      War is always frightening for children. Millions of Iraqi children aren’t just sick and hungry – they’re scared, untrusting and insecure. We must help them recover physically and emotionally.
    A bridge between East and West (Jordan)
      The Middle East is home to as many as 15 million Christians. One of them is trying to build peace in a region torn by conflict.
    Conflict diamond legislation passed (U.S./Africa)
      Congress recently passed a law that stops the sale of smuggled diamonds into the U.S. Now Africans terrorized in wars financed by illegal diamond sales can hope for peace.
    Leaving memories behind (Africa)
      Scrapbooking is a popular American hobby – and one of few ways HIV-positive African mothers can pass family wisdom, memories and a loving legacy on to their children before they die.
    A mother's dream (Congo)
      When Irma was 12, her mother shared her dream to see her go to college. Now, at 25, Irma is studying to be a nurse, thanks to her smarts, her determination and a World Vision scholarship.
    Pride and joy (Philippines)
      Leonita works every day to support her family. Her pride and joy is 11-year-old Jovy, who is at the top of her class. Sponsorship helps Jovy stay in school.
    Who's doing the housework? (World)
      Imagine your daily chores included walking hours a day to collect water? World Vision helps communities dig wells close-by, so women can spend more time with their children.
    Giving honor to the dead (AIDS)
      After 140 years, Arlington Cemetery now holds 260,000 graves. AIDS kills that many people in 32 days. This Memorial Day, we must remember to pray for the families of those lost to AIDS.
    Givaldo's well (Brazil)
      In a place where the road is as hard as the way of life, Givaldo’s family now has water, even during drought season, and life is a little easier.
    The 'unloveliest' boy (Myanmar)
      Crippled and abandoned, Htun Htun was pitied, even by other child beggars in Mandalay. His friends brought him to World Vision staff. Now, after surgery, he may be able to walk again.
    The yellow hill of life (Cambodia)
      Nor Nim’s name means “meet and smile,” but for years, the name betrayed his frustration with poor harvests. Now, thanks to World Vision’s agricultural training, he smiles at his rice surplus.
    Happy birthday to Mexican children
      A birthday party for sponsored children in Mexico was the first one many of them had ever attended. For many, the greatest gift was knowing someone celebrated them!
    When a child dies (Guatemala)
      In Guatemala, Rich Stearns wept with a mother whose daughter died of lupus. While World Vision’s efforts couldn’t save Marcia, her mother was thankful for the support during her illness.
    Giving and receiving the gift of life (U.S.)
      Heart surgery gave Mark Wagner a second chance at life. Now preparing for his second marathon, he is raising money and awareness about the AIDS crisis in Africa.
    30-second PSAs
    Dreaming big
    Bruce Wilkinson
    Children orphaned by AIDS: Saving a generation
    Margaret Becker
    What is a man's man?
    Steve Walls, Anointed
    Who will care for the children?
    Mac Powell, Third Day
    Serving in time of need


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