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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco (1r), visits in El Ejido (Almeria) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the late 2024 DANA and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Regional Government of Andalusia to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco (left), visits in El Ejido (Almeria) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the late 2024 FAD and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, attends the media before visiting in El Ejido (Almería) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the DANA at the end of 2024 and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco (c), visits in El Ejido (Almeria) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the late 2024 FAD and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco (2l), visits in El Ejido (Almeria) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the late 2024 DANA and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco (1r), visits in El Ejido (Almeria) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the late 2024 DANA and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Regional Government of Andalusia to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco (2l), visits in El Ejido (Almeria) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the late 2024 DANA and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco (r), visits in El Ejido (Almeria) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the DANA at the end of 2024 and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, visits in El Ejido (Almería) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the DANA at the end of 2024 and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco (1r), visits in El Ejido (Almeria) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the late 2024 DANA and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Regional Government of Andalusia to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Ramon Fernandez-Pacheco (1r), visits in El Ejido (Almeria) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the late 2024 DANA and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Regional Government of Andalusia to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, visits in El Ejido (Almería) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the DANA at the end of 2024 and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, visits in El Ejido (Almería) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the DANA at the end of 2024 and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, attends the media before visiting in El Ejido (Almería) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the DANA at the end of 2024 and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pacheco Visits Farm Affected By 2024 DANA - Spain

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, visits in El Ejido (Almería) the farm of one of the farmers affected by the DANA at the end of 2024 and beneficiary of the aid granted by the Junta de Andalucía to compensate for the losses suffered. On January 8, 2026, in El Ejido, Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). The aim of this exceptional measure promoted by the Junta de Andalucía is to help producers to face liquidity problems that could jeopardize the continuity of agricultural, livestock and forestry activities. Specifically, these subsidies are available to holders of farms where at least 30% of the production or productive potential was destroyed as a result of the DANA at the end of 2024. Photo by Marian León / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMEROON-MAKARY-MALNUTRITION-ICRC

(240626) -- MAKARY, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member distributes nutrients to beneficiary parents at the Makary Integrated Health Center in Makary locality of Cameroon's Far North region, June 13, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon" (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMEROON-MAKARY-MALNUTRITION-ICRC

(240626) -- MAKARY, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member distributes nutrients to beneficiary parents at the Makary Integrated Health Center in Makary locality of Cameroon's Far North region, June 13, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon" (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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Kenyan youths recall fulfilling study experience in China

STORY: Kenyan youths recall fulfilling study experience in China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26 & 30, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan young people who had pursued higher education in China 2. various of the Chinese-funded Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARGARET MBUGUA, Chinese scholarship beneficiary 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EVERLINE MUGENYA, Chinese scholarship beneficiary 5. various of Kenyan young people who had pursued higher education in China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EVERLINE MUGENYA, Chinese scholarship beneficiary 7. various of students at the University of Nairobi 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AMOS AGOTA MISHERA, Student from University of Nairobi 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): KAREN CHEBET, Student from University of Nairobi STORYLINE: A group of Kenyan young people who had pursued higher education in China have said that they are proud of the golden opportunity in the Asian country that has b

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HELPING HAND

HELPING HAND. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hands over a sack of premium rice to a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique on Friday (Oct. 6, 2023). The President also led the distribution of various forms of government assistance in the province, together with representatives of the departments of agriculture, social welfare, health, and labor; Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources; Philippine Crop Insurance Corp.; Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and Commission on Higher Education. (PNA photo by Rey Baniquet)

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PBBM Distributes Agricultural Equipments in Kalibo, Aklan

AID TO FARMERS. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. awards farm equipment to an agrarian reform beneficiary in Kalibo, Aklan on Friday (Oct. 6, 2023). Marcos assured that the government remains persistent in supporting the country’s agricultural sector through its various programs and projects. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)

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China-donated humanitarian aid distributed in W. Afghanistan

STORY: China-donated humanitarian aid distributed in W. Afghanistan DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: FARAH, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-donated humanitarian aid in Farah province, Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): MOHAMMAD ISRAEL SAYAR, Provincial director for Natural Disaster Management Authority 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): ABDUL RAHIM, Aid beneficiary 4. various of China-donated humanitarian aid in Farah province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: The distribution of China-donated humanitarian assistance has started in west Afghanistan's Farah province as 29 needy families received aid packages, an official said on Saturday last week. Each family was given two bags of rice, each weighing 50 kg, and 329 more destitute families will be receiving their share from the aid in the coming days, according to provincial director for Natural Disaster Management Authority Mohammad Israel Sayar. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): MOHAMMAD ISRAEL SAYAR, Provincial director for Nat

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare food at a snack shop in Dingshi Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers make embroidery of the Miao ethnic group in Huatian Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Dingshi Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 19, 2023 shows terraced fields in Dingshi Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 20, 2023 shows tourists visiting Dingshi Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are pictured in Dingshi Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers make embroidery of the Miao ethnic group in Huatian Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers perform a dance of the Tujia ethnic group for visitors in Huatian Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tastes specialty food in Dingshi Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Dingshi Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare drinks at a cafe in Huatian Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 20, 2023 shows a view of Huatian Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Huatian Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Dingshi Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Aug. 20, 2023. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-YOUYANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230822) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 20, 2023 shows a view of Huatian Township, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Youyang, one of the key beneficiary counties of state assistance for rural revitalization, has been fully availing of its unique advantages in ecological environment and indigenous tradition to promote converged development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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48 Kenyan students heading to China for further studies via scholarships

STORY: 48 Kenyan students heading to China for further studies via scholarships DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. various of beneficiary students 3. various of the reception 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DR. DAVID WATENE, Deputy Director of higher education in charge of scholarships, Ministry of Education in Kenya 5. various of beneficiary students 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HENRY ROTICH Chairman of Kenya-China Alumni Association 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JACOB OLOO, Student representative 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PETER KARANJA, Beneficiary STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Kenya on Thursday hosted a farewell reception-cum-award-ceremony for 48 local students who are beneficiaries of the Chinese Government Scholarships 2023. A total of 48 Kenyan students are scheduled to leave for China early next week to pursue various studies at some of the leading universities. The students drawn from local tertiary institutions will pur

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Solar-powered tablets jointly rolled out by Chinese, Kenyan firms empower locals in rural Kenya

STORY: Solar-powered tablets jointly rolled out by Chinese, Kenyan firms empower locals in rural Kenya DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village 2. various of the tablets 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CALEB KIOKO, "Solar media" beneficiary 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LI XIA, Founder and CEO of Shenzhen Solar Run Energy Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): REHEMA YUSUF, "Solar media" beneficiary STORYLINE: A partnership between a Chinese solar company and a Kenyan enterprise has brought solar-powered tablets, or "solar media," to remote areas of Kenya that lack electricity. The tablets are used to provide vocational training and information to marginalized communities, helping them improve their livelihoods. The project, launched in September 2022, has already delivered 106 units of equipment in two phases to more than 200 families in Nthunguni village in southern Kenya. One of the beneficiaries is Caleb Kioko, a student who learned skills th

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China provides emergency food assistance to Zimbabwe

STORY: China provides emergency food assistance to Zimbabwe DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:38 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ribbon cutting ceremony 2. various of rice bags 3. Chinese ambassador handing over a bag of rice to a beneficiary 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PAUL MAVIMA, Zimbabwe's Minister of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare STORYLINE: China on Wednesday handed emergency food assistance to Zimbabwe to aid vulnerable members of society. The donation of over 1,000 tons of rice and 1,000 tons of wheat provided under the Chinese Government's emergency food assistance program was officially handed over to Zimbabwe's Minister of Public Service, Labor, and Social Welfare, Paul Mavima, by the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding, at a ceremony held in H

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Chinese doctors cure women with cervical cancer in Zanzibar

STORY: Chinese doctors cure women with cervical cancer in Zanzibar DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: ZANZIBAR, Tanzania CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese doctors 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU HUAIJUN, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital 3. various of local people 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): LEMI SHIJA MBAYA, Beneficiary of the program STORYLINE: Many local women with cervical cancer in Tanzania's Zanzibar have been cured, thanks to the Chinese medical teams. Over the last 59 years, the Chinese government has been assigning 32 groups of medical teams to Zanzibar to provide medical services for the local people, train local medical personnel and promote the development of Zanzibar's health care. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU HUAIJUN, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital "We aim to complete the screening of about 32,000 women in the whole project in Zanzibar. In fact, we have accomplished more than 11,200 cases. We pl

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ZAMBIA-NDOLA-YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATION-SENIOR CITIZENS-SUPPORT

(230411) -- NDOLA (ZAMBIA), April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 6, 2023 shows members of Youth Changing The Mindset Organization visiting a program beneficiary (2nd R) in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia. (Photo by Lillian Banda/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Zambia's youth-led organization stands out for supporting vulnerable senior citizens

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Charitable kitchen in southern Lebanon provides food during Ramadan

STORY: Charitable kitchen in southern Lebanon provides free food during Ramadan DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:32 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people working in the kitchen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SANAA DABAGH, Kitchen manager 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SANAA DABAGH, Kitchen manager 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): HIKMAT ANKOUNI, Beneficiary and volunteer 5. various of workers distributing food to people STORYLINE: A charitable kitchen called "Popular Kitchen" has provided free meals for families struggling financially amid the current crisis in Lebanon. It has become more active during Ramadan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SANAA DABAGH, Kitchen manager "It's the fourth year since we launched the Popular Kitchen. We work continuously daily not only on the occasion of Ramadan. We distribute around 400 to 500 meals daily." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SANAA DABAGH, Kitchen manager "Our team volunteers to work in the kitchen for free daily. We did something nice. We tried to invite our benefi

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Brazil's mining giant upbeat about prospects of China's economic growth

STORY: Brazil's mining giant upbeat about prospects of China's economic growth DATELINE: March 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the shipment of iron ore 2. various of the production of steel 3. SOUNDBITE (English): GUSTAVO BISCASSI, Head of external affairs of Vale STORYLINE: A Brazilian mining giant has expressed confidence about China's economic prospects. Vale, a leading iron ore producer, says it upholds a long-term commitment to the China market and always puts China in the center of its business strategy. SOUNDBITE (English): GUSTAVO BISCASSI, Head of external affairs of Vale "The year of 2023 is of great significance to our company as we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of our partnership with China, which started as early as 1973, when we sent our first iron ore shipment to this Asian giant. We are very proud to have witnessed the entire process of China's reform and opening-up that started in 1978 as both a beneficiary a

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U.S. the beneficiary of Russia-Ukraine conflict: former Pakistan Army official

STORY: U.S. the beneficiary of Russia-Ukraine conflict: former Pakistan Army official DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russia-Ukraine conflict 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD HAROON ASLAM, Lieutenant General (R), former three-star general of Pakistan Army STORYLINE: A former Pakistani military official says the biggest beneficiary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is the United States. According to a Lieutenant General (R) of the Pakistan Army, the U.S. is using its military might as an instrument for the domination of the world. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD HAROON ASLAM, Lieutenant General (R), former three-star general of Pakistan Army "The USA and the West are trying to achieve their geopolitical ends through Ukraine. If you're talking about the beneficiaries of the war, beneficiaries of this Russia-Ukraine conflict, I think would be the USA. When the USA engages into a conflict of this sort, who's the beneficiary? It is the militar

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WPF's emergency food insecurity response benefits 3.8 mln people in Malawi

STORY: WPF's emergency food insecurity response benefits 3.8 mln people in Malawi DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of truck with relief food 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL TURNBULL, WFP Country Director for Malawi 3. various of people in need of assistance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chichewa): ELUBY TIMOTHY, Relief beneficiary 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAUL TURNBULL, WFP Country Director for Malawi STORYLINE: The implementation of the 2022/23 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme targeting food insecure households is underway in Malawi. Up to 3.8 million people in the southern African country are in need of assistance between the months of November 2022 and March 2023, requiring over 75 million U.S. dollars. Truckloads of maize and other relief items are parked outside district council offices in Chikwawa, south Malawi. The arrival of the trucks is a relief to over 47,000 people of food insecure households in the district in need of immedia

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China-donated aid distributed among 400 families in Afghanistan

STORY: China-donated aid distributed among 400 families in Afghanistan DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:44 LOCATION: ZARANJ, Afghanistan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-donated humanitarian aid in Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE (Dari): SHIBA, Aid beneficiary 3. various of China-donated humanitarian aid in Afghanistan STORYLINE: Afghan authorities have distributed China-donated humanitarian aid to 400 needy families in the western Nimroz province. The aid package included non-edible and edible items such as rice and wheat. SOUNDBITE (Dari): SHIBA, Aid beneficiary "I received a sack of rice and a tent and I am hopeful to see more assistance." China as a neighboring state has largely supported Afghanistan over the past year by providing COVID-19 vaccines, winter clothes, tents and foodstuff. The aid had been distributed among poor and flood-affected families in the country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zaranj, Afghanistan. (XHTV)

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Biogas energy becoming popular in Botswana rural homes

STORY: Biogas energy becoming popular in Botswana rural homes DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Gaborone CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cooking and lightening by biogas 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Setswana): GOEMEONE KAGISO, Biogas beneficiary 3. various of cattle and chicken 4. various of feeding digester with cattle dung 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Setswana): GOEMEONE KAGISO, Biogas beneficiary STORYLINE: At a cattle post settlement called Gatuma located near Mmathethe village, south of Botswana, Goemeone and Mpho Kagiso have over the past year embraced biogas energy and are enjoying more than just the financial relief it brings. He and his wife own 15 cattle, five pigs and a wide range of poultry. From these, he collects between five to 40 liters of waste a day that he feeds into his biogas digester. Kagiso is one of the 231 beneficiaries of the Botswana biogas project which was largely made possible by funding from the Global Environment Facility and the United Nations Development Programme

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U.S. takes advantage of EU energy crisis to advance its own interests: Egyptian expert

STORY: U.S. takes advantage of EU energy crisis to advance its own interests: Egyptian expert DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of energy facilities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED KANDIL, Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies, Egypt 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED KANDIL, Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies, Egypt STORYLINE: An energy crisis has hit European countries especially hard since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as the region relies heavily on imported energy. An Egyptian expert says the United States has become the biggest beneficiary as it takes advantage of the energy crisis to advance its economic and corporate interests. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED KANDIL, Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies, Egypt "The United States took advantage of this crisis to advance its economic and corporate interests. The United States did not ask its shale gas producers to reduce prices for Euro

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SEVENTH BELT AND ROAD SUMMIT(CN)

(220901) -- HONG KONG, Sept. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A guest speaks at the seventh Belt and Road Summit at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 31, 2022. Hong Kong, as a participant, contributor, and beneficiary of the Belt and Road Initiative, will get more support in leveraging its unique advantages to participate in and contribute to the building of the initiative, according to the speakers at the seventh Belt and Road Summit that opened here Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Hong Kong to get more support in contribution to building of Belt and Road" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SEVENTH BELT AND ROAD SUMMIT(CN)

(220901) -- HONG KONG, Sept. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows the seventh Belt and Road Summit at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, south China. Hong Kong, as a participant, contributor, and beneficiary of the Belt and Road Initiative, will get more support in leveraging its unique advantages to participate in and contribute to the building of the initiative, according to the speakers at the seventh Belt and Road Summit that opened here Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Hong Kong to get more support in contribution to building of Belt and Road" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)