As the world gets ready to recognize the achievements of women on International Women’s Day, March 8th, VOA’s Julie Taboh in Washington and reporter Jill Craig in Kenya shine a spotlight on a U.S.-based organization that is helping empower young Maasai girls and women in Kenya through education…one life at a time.
"National Parks Adventure" film explores the history of U.S. national parks and takes viewers on a visually stunning journey as seen through the eyes of three adventurers. More from VOA's Julie Taboh
Film explores history of parks, takes viewers on visually stunning journey as seen through the eyes of three adventurers
Thousands are flocking to see nine giant works of art that have gotten a shot of viral marketing at the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery
A new exhibit at the oldest art museum in America is shattering attendance records. Thousands of visitors are lining up to see nine giant works of art that have gotten a much-deserved shot of viral marketing. The 150-year-old Smithsonian American Art Museum has never had a response quite like this. VOA's Julie Taboh reports.
Swooping in like dark clouds, thousands of birds impress with airborne stunts as they migrate from Russia and eastern Europe; 'really fast reaction time' factors into fluidity, bird expert says
Letter reminds schools, universities of their responsibility under federal civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination based on race, religion or national origin
With the end of 2015 near, many people are looking ahead and resolving to make positive changes in their lives for the coming year. VOA recently collected a few resolutions from local residents and tourists visiting the National Mall in Washington.
2015 has had perhaps more than its share of tragedy, but there were also many acts of kindness and generosity. VOA was fortunate enough to meet a few people who are giving back to their communities. Here are the highlights.
VOA looks back at some of those who gave their time, energy and talents back to their communities
Comments from local residents and visitors to Washington's National Mall show that the hopes and dreams of people from near and far are much the same
Website and tracking app allow users to access radar, satellites and surveillance aircraft to follow Santa Claus' annual journey around world
Children all over the world are awaiting the arrival of Christmas with great anticipation, hoping Santa Claus will bring them presents from their wish list; but Santa's exact whereabouts on the night before Christmas has always been a mystery … until now. As VOA's Julie Taboh reports, a touch of the finger and a few clicks can help Santa fans of all ages track the jolly fellow's journey wherever in the world he may be.
VOA garnered opinions from several people soon after November 13 Paris attacks, which colored many of their thoughts
David Rubenstein feels fortunate to have succeeded in business, and feels the need to give back to a country he believes gave him great opportunities
Self-made billionaire David Rubenstein is helping to preserve American history by funding restoration projects for some of the country's most historic landmarks. VOA’s Julie Taboh sat down with the patriotic philanthropist to find out why it's so important to him.
Irving Penn was one of the most prominent and influential fashion and celebrity photographers of the 20th century. His 70 years of work is now being celebrated in a new exhibit in Washington. This first retrospective since his death in 2009 proves that Penn's talent stretched far beyond the fashion world. VOA’s Julie Taboh reports.
New exhibition at Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington follows full arc of seven-decade career with 146 photographs
Using ground-breaking method, Israeli researchers get the crustaceans to give birth to only males, which are up to 60 percent larger than females
The giant river prawn is one of the world's most cultivated, and most popular mealtime freshwater shrimp in the world. But evidently there's still not quite enough to go around. So, an Israeli scientist has developed a way to increase yields by as much as 60 percent with a simple sex change operation. VOA's Julie Taboh has the story.
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