Field in Focus
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Afghanistan in Focus: Living Through War
January 13, 2010 22:28What does daily life look like for the average person living in Afghanistan? While the people of Afghanistan face continued threats to their collective peace and security, many Afghans remain optimistic regarding their countries future. In this video, The Asia Foundation puts you on the ground in Afghanistan to see what life on the streets looks like for many of the nations citizens.
Bangladesh in Focus: Ashulia
October 20, 2009 17:53On the outskirts of Dhaka, sits the industrial city of Ashulia. Here, many of the residents work for the area's numerous textile factories. The hours are long, the pay is low, and violent clashes over working conditions are not uncommon. Despite the regions economic situation, the people of Ashulia are building a vibrant community for themselves. Shopkeepers peddle fresh vegetables. Laborers build new housing for the steady stream of migrants. Families struggle to make ends meet. And schools ...
Life in the South: Student
October 14, 2009 16:43A four part series on the day-to-day lives of the people living in violent areas of Southern Thailand.
Life in the South: Teacher
September 21, 2009 20:56A private school teacher living in Southern Thailand shares a typical day in her life.
Life in the South: Gardener
August 21, 2009 23:30Part two in a four part series. Follow a gardener living in Southern Thailand as he walks you through his typical day.
Life in the South: Imam
July 17, 2009 01:10Part one of a four part series chronicling the everyday lives of ordinary people living in southern Thailand.
Indonesia in Focus: Music and Dance
June 18, 2009 21:07Sights and sounds of Javanese and Balinese gamelan ensembles, including shadow puppetry from Salatiga, Central Java, and the Topeng Tua masked dance from Bali.
Sri Lanka in Focus
May 21, 2009 18:36Sights and sounds of the celebrations surrounding the Buddhist holiday, Vesak, in Sri Lanka.
Field in Focus: Loi Kratong
April 23, 2009 18:43 VideoSights and sounds from the Loi Kratong Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand.