The Floods in Pakistan
Monday, August 30 2010
THE FLOODS IN PAKISTAN
Ali Abbas Zaidi <<More
The flood waters in Pakistan are still forcing people from their homes. There are millions already who have moved to safe ground or into camps for the displaced. The work to get aid to the needy continues. Ali Abbas Zaidi lives in Islamabad, where he works as an aeronautical engineer. But every weekend like many other Pakistanis, he’s helping deliver that aid.
- Find out more about Pakistan Youth Alliance
NEXT CHAPTER: DARRYL MONTANA
Darryl Montana
Darryl Montana grew up in New Orleans. We first met him shortly after Hurricane Katrina. He was mourning his dad and his community. Darryl’s dad Tootie was a well-known master of elaborate Mardi Gras costumes. Tootie died unexpectedly shortly before Katrina hit. Today: an update on the story.
- Listen to Dick's original conversation with Darryl here
RECOVERING A MILLION IMAGES
Donn Young Photo Courtesy: Michael Sokol
Donn Young made a life as a successful photographer in New Orleans. He nearly lost all of his work when Hurricane Katrina struck five years ago. More than 1.5 million images were under 10 feet of water. Dick Gordon talks with Donn about how he recovered his life’s work in the five years since the storm.
- See some of Donn's photos from after Hurricane Katrina.
- Find out more about Don's work, and his project 40 Days and 40 Nights
| Podcasts of current stories: |
|
| Story updates via RSS: |
|
