- FRANCE 24

17/04/2012 - PLANET HOPE

In the Philippines, a keyboard spells hope

Like many young, poor Filipinos, Ted had never used a computer before. Now he is taking a computing course at the university to fulfil his dream of working for a major technology company. A dream within reach, thanks to the training he received from a French charity. France 24 followed the organisation giving the poorest citizens a chance to contribute to their country’s development.

06/04/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Aid for Africa: is Europe getting stingy?

This week, we look at Europe's aid programmes for Africa. With more than 50% of the world's development assistance, the EU and its member states remain by far the biggest aid donors. But the financial crisis and austerity programmes across the Union have already forced several countries to scale back their aid spending. Can Europe live up to its pledges? Is the money spent wisely?

17/03/2012 - 7 BILLION OTHERS

Tensions in trade between North and South

In 2009, only 53% of the exports of the least advanced countries benefited from preferential customs treatment.

10/03/2012 - 7 BILLION OTHERS

Building solidarity for a better life

"From my own observation, international solidarity is not only possible, it is necessary", says former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. People are building solidarity in the hope of obtaining a better life.

06/03/2012 - PLANET HOPE

Argentina's forgotten province

Argentina, once the world’s bread basket, can no longer feed some of its own people. In the northern province of Chaco, the forests have made way for transgenic soya and cattle. Gradually driven from their lands, the indigenous communities can no longer support themselves. In recent years, dozens of children have died from malnutrition and poverty. We went to meet these forgotten families and those who are trying to help them.

03/03/2012 - 7 BILLION OTHERS

The scourge of corruption

According to the World Bank, corruption can reduce a country's growth rate by 0.5% to 1% a year.

25/02/2012 - 7 BILLION OTHERS

Methods of communication

At the end of 2010, there were around 5.3 billion mobile phone subscribers and over 2 billion people worldwide using the internet.

21/02/2012 - PLANET HOPE

The Angel of Burundi

They have been abused, exploited or abandoned: in Burundi, children are paying the price for the violence perpetrated by adults. In the town of Ruyigi, one woman is fighting to give them the chance of a better future. Marguerite Barankitse has been taking in orphans, treating the sick and educating the young for the past 20 years.