Rwandan village puts Rwanda on map for endangered grey-crowned crane conservation

STORY: Rwandan village puts Rwanda on map for endangered grey-crowned crane conservation SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the grey-crowned cranes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINNIE KYAMUJARA, Village's head guide 3. various of the sanctuary 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WINNIE KYAMUJARA, Village's head guide 5. various of the sanctuary STORYLINE: Umusambi had been an average village on the outskirts of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, until 2020 when a sanctuary was launched for birds with handicaps as a result of captivity. Umusambi village has shot to stardom globally by providing a conducive environment for more than 50 grey-crowned cranes. The sanctuary, with an area of roughly 21 hectares, has become a popular destination that draws tourists from Europe, Africa, and Asia who enjoy learning about conservation work and the importance of protecting natural environments. Winnie Kyamujara, the village's head

Afghan orphans grieve families killed in U.S.-led war

STORY: Afghan orphans grieve families killed in U.S.-led war DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:37 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of children in Kabul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SIBGHATULLAH, Afghan orphan 3. various of children in Kabul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): SHAHAB, Afghan orphan 5. various of children in Kabul STORYLINE: Asked "what do you want to do in the future?" most kids from an orphanage in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul would answer "I want to be a doctor" without hesitation, as their loved ones were killed in wars and many relatives were injured with lifelong handicaps. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): SIBGHATULLAH, Afghan orphan "I lost my father 11 years ago. My earnest desire is for my father to be alive today. My father was a kind and nice man. When I see other boys with fathers, I wish I had my father here as well." Originally from the northern Takhar province and currently living in Kabul, the teenage boy spoke with sorrow that the death of his father had taken everything fr

Organizers make pitch for 2016 Special Olympics in Niigata, Japan

Organizers make pitch for 2016 Special Olympics in Niigata, Japan

Olympic marathon medalist Yuko Arimori (R, front row) joins other people as head of the organizing committee for the Special Olympics to be held in Niigata Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in February 2016 in making a pitch for the event for people with mental handicaps. Two-time women's world figure skating champion Miki Ando (L, back row) is also a supporter of the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo