Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: Geography/Cultures

African Studies Series

African Stories: CARE in Africa

CARE International is known throughout the world for its relief efforts of countries in need. This three-part program takes viewers to various countries in Africa to view how members of CARE handle their humanitarian projects. Part 1: Drought in Africa - Parts of Southern Africa are dealing with the longest drought in memory; the lives of millions are at risk. This part of the program looks at the ugly face of drought and documents the effects that two years without rain have had on the rural communities of Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Part 2: Roads - Considered the economic backbone of any economy, roads play a very important role in the distribution of food and aid throughout Mozambique. This part of the program documents the community-wide efforts involved in creating a reliable system of roads in this country. Part 3: Food Transportation - CARE distributes more food to countries in need than any other organization in the world. Here we see how this massive effort takes place; we follow the path food and supplies take from the port cities of eastern Kenya to the drought stricken villages of the north. Produced by CARE International. 2010DR/CL JSCA 30 min.