Brazilians reflect as papal visit approaches
Brazil has more Catholics than any country in the world. As the country prepares for the visit of Pope Francis in July they reflect on Blessed John Paul II's visit to the favela of Vidigal in 1980 and the legacy it left behind.
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USAID Quality Healthcare reaches remote Peru
Peru has long faced a disparity in the quality of healthcare services provided by well-equipped urban clinics versus those in more rural areas. Healthcare worker Senaida Mariñas is responsible for the health post in Flor de Primavera, a remote community in the hills of Peru's San Martin region.
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The value of the invisible
In Peru, there are about 100,000 people dedicated to the recycling and reselling of trash. In October 2009, a law regulating their activity was enacted with the goal of making their jobs legitimate. However, very few municipalities are working on the issue and as a consequence, there is little progress incorporating recyclers into municipal recycling programs.
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Breast cancer survivor in Peru
When Victoria Contreras was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2011, she felt frightened and isolated. She rediscovered hope and community at the Breast Club, a local support group in Lima, Peru. This story is part of the series "Cancer's New Battleground -- the Developing World" by PRI's The World.
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