Japan, Africa and India: all trying to improve their inhabitants’ quality of life

Mama Lucy on solar powered radio
Mama Lucy Odipo, founder and headmistress of the Little Bees School in Starehe township, in Kenya, speaks to CEO of Freeplay Foundation Kristine Pearson about the blessing of solar power as she does not have electricity and cannot afford to buy batteries.
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Japan increases its greenhouse reduction target
At the beginning of the week, future Nippon prime minister Yukio Hatoyama declared that Japan would try to reduce its greenhouse emission by 25% until 2020, compared to the..
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Timberland introduces 2009 Earthkeeper Heroes
In partnership with Changents.com, Timberland is creating a unique engagement engine to help eco-change agents get their big break on the global environmental scene. The result is a platform that connects...
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Videos of the week

	Mama Lucy on Solar - extended version Mama Lucy, a local heroine, looks after 20 orphans in makeshift housing.The Kenya Institute of Education broadcasts the primary school curriculum via radio.The Freeplay Foundation Lifeline radio will give children sustainable access to the educational broadcasts.

	India's Education for All movement India's Education for All movement is trying to get all children to school, including millions of the poorest and most marginalized. With the help of the World Bank a new generation learns in new ways that include better buildings, new methods, and a lot of fun.

	Tackling the water problem in India In India, getting clean and safe water can be a challenge. It is the job of women and girls to stand in line and wait for hours at public distribution points. The government, with help from the World Bank, is tackling the problem by bringing water to people’s homes.

	Clean water for Madagascar Madagascar, off the coast of Africa, is one of the largest islands in the world. It’s rich in wildlife, but water is scarce. The government and private enterprise, with help from the World bank, are working together to get clean fresh water to the people of Madagascar.

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