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Wheelchair-bound teen singer steals Vietnam's heart
Brittle bone disease means Phuong Anh is restricted to a wheelchair. "Moving is ordinary; I can do more," says the 16-year-old singer. A finalist in Vietnam's Got Talent, she is inspiring other handicapped youth.
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Cake and coffee for an hour and an ear
Instead of surfing the web or playing soccer, 15-year-old Nicholas spends each Wednesday afternoon with an elderly widow. He lends his time and an ear - but gains in turn a completely new perspective on life.
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Syrian Arab promotes Kurdish culture
Since the Syrian revolution, Kurdish culture has been experiencing a revival in Syria. Sameer, 28, helps run a Kurdish cultural center where dance, music and theater are performed. What's unusual is that he is Arab.
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Project runway in Buenos Aires
Many young women in the shantytowns of Buenos Aires struggle with drug abuse or unwanted pregnancy. Learning to walk with self-confidence can change that, says Guido Fuentes. So he opened a modeling school.
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Morocco's street circus for the people
Gigantic puppets and acrobats are part of a street festival that draws on traditional Moroccan culture. Organizer Azeddine, 22, integrates troubled youths in a project that makes them proud of their heritage.
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Opening hearts for epileptics in Ireland
When Rachel was diagnosed with epilepsy, she was shocked by the prejudice she encountered. So she founded her own support network to raise awareness for the disease that affects over 30,000 people in Ireland.
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Rwandan refugee fights for education equality
From official documents to funding and red tape, refugees in South Africa face numerous hurdles when it comes to attending a university. But Alice from Rwanda is committed to helping her fellow refugees get an education.
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