In this series the Explore team travels worldwide helping courageous non-profits both close to home and in other cultures, profiling the selfless acts of others to inspire a revolution of giving. http://www.linktv.org/programs/explorespecial1 en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:40:29 -0800 http://www.linktv.org/video/2731 08f38e0434442128fab5ead6217ca759 On a philanthropic, fact-finding mission to the Arctic, Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the Explore team dive into the unique culture of the Inuit people of Greenland and learn about their traditional cuisine, which includes raw seal meat, whale, caribou, walrus and fish. Charles also visits the Qimaavik Women's Shelter for abused women and children, and learns about the high crime rate of Nunavut territory being tackled by extraordinary individuals in the area. Lastly, Charles experiences the husky throat singing of two Inuit girls, he breaks the myth of the Arctic kiss, and he learns Inuit from a patient elder. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 explore.org, Arctic, Annenberg, Inuit, culture, language, traditions, cuisine, food, wildlife, Nunavut, Qimaavik, Greenland, eskimo, people Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2523 a6d259bfbfa2062843ef543e21d7ec8e Join Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the Explore team in this special program featuring some of their most memorable expeditions, including a journey down China's spectacular Yangtze River; a glimpse into the lives of Orca whales; a visit to a notorious African slave dungeon; and the inspiring story of how Father Boyle created Los Angeles-based "Homeboy Industries" - a non-profit organization that has succeeded in helping troubled youths leave the gang life to lead positive and productive lives. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 explore, explore.org, Annenberg, Foundation, philanthropy, Charles, Weingarten, China, Los, Angeles, Pacific, Northwest, orcas, orca, pod, whales, Hanson, Island, Yangtze, River, Three, Gorges, Dam, environment, environmentalism, Father, Boyle, Ghana, slave, dungeon, Africa, African, history, Homeboy, Industries, gangs, gang, youth, risk Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2437 6547884cea64550284728eb26b0947ef Philanthropy comes from the Greek word: philanthropos, which simply means "loving people." Philanthropist Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the Explore team, always ready for adventure and learning, set out for India, a land ascribed with deep running spiritual and philosophical roots, a land of magic. Here, under the inspirational guidance of Swamiji Muni Baba and his beloved Ganges River, we will take an unforgettable journey to discover the spiritual nature of philanthropy, and find ways in which we can all practice the art of compassionate giving. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 explore, explore.org, spiritual, india, philanthropy, Annenberg, Foundation, Charles, Weingarten, spirituality, Swamiji, Muni, Baba, Ganges, compassion, giving Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2094 cf2226ddd41b1a2d0ae51dab54d32c36 The Explore team from the Annenberg Foundation visit non-profit organizations around the world dedicated to protecting endangered animals as well as saving - and cherishing - pets. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Explore, explore.org, animals, endangered, domestic, domesticated, special needs, africa, india, costa rica, los angeles, british columbia, pacific northwest, dr. dog, orcas, cheetahs, pandas, china, SPCA, cats, dogs, Annenberg, Foundation, Charles, Weingarten, linktv.org, Link TV Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2098 a1d7311f2a312426d710e1c617fcbc8c In this special presentation, the Explore team from the Annenberg Foundation, travels to India, Africa, and China, featuring the Kiran Centre for the Differently-Abled; the Abebech Gobena Orphanage in Ethiopia; and the Rescue Foundation in Mumbai. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 explore, annenberg, china, india, nonprofit, charity, foundation, africa, Abebech Gobena Orphanage, Rescue Foundation, Kiran Centre, tai-chi, environment, tibet, monk, compassion, yoga, children, orphans, differently-abled Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/1813 f542eae1949358e25d8bfeefe5b199f1 The Explore team from the Annenberg Foundation visit non-profit organizations in India, including The Rescue Foundation, which is dedicated to saving young women from prostitution and meets environmental activist, Maneka Gandhi. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 explore, annenberg, india, nonprofit, charity, foundation, rescue, prostitution, prostitutes, environmentalist, Maneka, Gandhi, environmentalism Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/1744 418ef6127e44214882c61e372e866691 In this special presentation, the Annenberg Explore team visits India and features Ramana's Garden, a school for "untouchable" children; Belinda Wright, who is dedicated to protecting the endangered Bengal tiger; and Indian dancer, Geeta Chandra. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 explore, annenberg, india, nonprofit, charity, foundation, Ramana's, garden, untouchables, children, Belinda, Wright, tigers, endangered, Bengal, dance, dancer, Geeta, Chandra Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/1664 4f398cb9d6bc79ae567298335b51ba8a In this special presentation the Annenberg Explore team visits non-profit organizations in the U.S., China, and Costa Rica which are working to protect both people and the environment. Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 explore, annenberg, china, india, nonprofit, charity, foundation, united, states, U.S. Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2495 33bb83720ba9d2b6da87114380314af5 Explore: China is a multi-faceted, guided exploration through modern day China and Tibet in search of the "great minds" who are defining the current state of Chinese society, led by Charles Annenberg Weingarten, a trustee of the Annenberg Foundation. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 explore.org, Explore, China, Charles, Weingarten, Annenberg, Foundation, philanthropy, Wen, Bo, environment, education, panda, pandas, Shanghai, Great, Wall, Three, Gorges, Dam, Yangtze, Tibet, Buddhism, Buddhist, monks, women, women's, rights, Lihua, Xie, Chinese, music, art, culture, terracotta, warriors, xian, wolong, county, Beijing, tai, chi, calligraphy, Potala, Palace, link, linktv, Fa, Qing Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/rss/linktv_rss.gif http://www.linktv.org/programs/explorespecial1