Who wants to keep kids from repeating his mistakes. Violent crime has been a serious problem in the u. S. For some time in the 1st 5 months of this year around 6000 people fell victim to gun violence poor inner city neighborhoods are often hotspots young men with few prospects are easily recruited into criminal gangs of which there are believed to be more than 30000. 00 in the u. S. Even the current pandemic has done little to ease the situation past. Joe houston who wants to stay fit in the strangest of times so hes just working out on his own without all those that he normally helps. With out the kids he regularly trains. Without the girls he instructs in selfdefense moves without the teenagers that he trains with and teaches that sport in a healthy diet are important elements of life. Joe is a credible antiviolence ambassador the 26 year old former delinquent has reformed and wants to guide others away from crying we are supposed to be china coming gathered and trying to help each other do to like finance or just been a big brother big sister trying to help each other i just see my distress you know feel their values more sounder stannis cove it is a serious matter one of the biggest virus dubin in our community has been. Black on black crime or you know we just killing each other for help with just disgusting crimes to the southeast of the us capital washington d. C. Has a majority black population some areas in the district have a high murder rate joe tells how hard it was to grow up in an area where for many violence is a way of life i was 12 years old when i got my 1st. And you know just like the power it was i feel like people fear and to me fear into it with this power just having the know want to kill you but a lot of people fear. When i had a gun. Joes mother who died of aids when he was only 13 his life increasingly went off the rails he was involved in theft and shoot chance at 16 he was jailed for 5 years for wounding 3 people with his gun that time in jail changed his life. After his release he decided to try intervening where his own misery began he knows how much these kids suffer hes also seen his friends being shot a couple of weeks ago yet another was killed here one wrong word is all it takes the coronavirus hasnt put a lockdown on the shooting. Its exactly 6 years since he was released from jail and began a new life today he comes across a couple of youngsters and hangs out with them for a while hes not happy that theyre enjoying the corona orange juice to school closures. Look look at me my your your match your go my young man really educated so thats the best thing you can do to be definitely not going to be cool everybody off this will happen if you cue to go to jail so what im telling you you know i will connect with america to its all working out. Instagram is joes hotline to young people right now he set up his own Aid Organization and supports other projects as well he advises city authorities and is a populist speaker who stands up for the concerns of young black men during war zone joe also works as a vehicle inspector and hes a fitness trainer he stays close to 5 youngsters in particular during several video calls a week he talks to them about their daily life and the ever present violence and now about the coronavirus as well and. His project a chick was wounded recently joe wants to keep him off the streets and help him train for a job. So what do you talk to goes what are your top 3 go and all with social distancing so no one gets sick these days he has a family of his own too with 3 children to take care of. Its just to protect our family and just be in that be selfish theres a lot of people in our community we we try to be selfish in you know with all these lansana does a spat g. Is fake in a lot of people of us dad especially the black you know the black black community so we need to just practice those are just sort of joe things its important for him to set an example just like sharon power to rome as a veteran of the battle against violence in d. C. As poor a quarters for 29 years he and his organization the alliance of concerned men have been trying to mediate between gangs hes happy for every helping hand to moni job is to bad yours is to put it into action in the spirit of the word with a corona virus spreading fast in poor areas smartphones are especially important for staying in contact the Technology Even unable to runs organization to negotiate a truce between rival gangs they get people. Interested by saying that anyone who doesnt own a tablet will get one for free provided they take part in regular online chats it seems to work especially with the younger ones if you call this contact were going to create a number dip in the sense that if you read a book you write a story budget like you say a point you look at the movie were going to put it down and send a value to each one of those subject matters did you decide to talk to us about. The one thing they do they stay in one place they go on these. Recent age or houston and other volunteers have begun distributing facemasks and groceries many heroes struggling to survive for now at least hardship hasnt fueled more violence but memorials like this one remain as evidence to the ongoing gang warfare. Joe hopes the corona virus will pass in time but hes certain the violence will outlive the crisis something he wants to change. With borders see old flights cancelled hotels closed and beaches barricaded 2020 years not been a good year for travelers so far millions of people have had to settle for spending their holidays on their own balconies hard times for the Tourism Sector its 2020 profits are set to be a 3rd less than projected some 100000000 people worldwide working in the sector could lose their jobs to stay in touch with valued guests travel agencies are now offering Virtual Tours on the internet. Leader travel has become impossible since the world began grappling with a novel coronavirus. Countries throughout the world have closed their borders and also impose Domestic Travel restrictions to curb the spread of the deadly microorganism. Over 2000000000 people around the world are currently under lockdown. And not only people the travel bans have also seen refuge to sir its just the worst passenger jets left idle on the ground the tourism and education industry is struggling with an unprecedented collapse in demand. Tourism boards across the world i was funding that offering Virtual Tours of their countries for free. From the comfort of your living room you can now score along the great wall of china. Or explore the natural peach. Take in the one aspect. Or check out hollands tulips. Which are blossoming in all take away right now. You can enjoy it virtual visits to National Parks across the planet from california all the way to austria. You can take in the treasures of over 2000 tyson of museums around the globe. And you can take a walk on mars without even getting off your patch. Now increases Tourism Sector has launched its own catalogue locals invite you to meet them basically its all come to grief from the Platform Work we will have the opportunity to connect with one another in. My home here in my living. You know partly what. He was. Told was his goal. Is god what the visitors can watch videos of classes on line like singing or painting. The beat out of. Beer practically searing our log for grease sewing and things that we know about our friends our own we were lucky as well like food like music like wine just to people you know how we how being good feeling but having grease not like you know like a Sales Company you need these i call her campaign hold back the extraordinary period that we were old going through. Has gone by step further in early april it introduced personalized and. An experience its. A kind of im. Running. And people everywhere are offering online workshops to everyone. You can learn magic tricks. Youre going to attend to clean makeup terrio work. Or learn the secrets of cooking a traditional moroccan meal. Oh all the classes and experiences i held by a video link and cost between 152. 00 s dollars. Some analysts say the trend towards digital travel and connecting could continue even after corona restrictions have been eased are lifted. We are going. To hold. Its thought the toys might well become more local ended to tell in the future that would further hammer to every action in history that it would also lower Carbon Dioxide emissions and ease the pressure on the climate. According to the United Nations 1600000000 people around the world make do with inadequate housing 150000000 a homeless they sleep on the streets in doorways or on punk benches squat in empty houses or live in tents and now during the corona lockdowns they face another challenge where to go when no ones allowed out on the street. In the belgian town of bruges socially minded citizens are trying to solve the predicament. Hes just spent a 2nd night in the to put your Hotel Manager tina vines chops and channels good vibes a she runs things coronavirus spacing is mandatory in the breakfast room the guest seated wide apart it looks like an enormous hotel but there is a difference these guests are homeless. Them to be were supposed to stay at home but these tests are living on the streets you know that they dont have a home to go to thats crazy we have to do something for them this demands and there must not be all seen food from the bottom. To to put years the only hotel still open in the old town of bruges in belgium tina vines normally caters to business travelers and weekend holiday makers in a quiet 3 star hotel but those markets collapse fast as the corona virus spreads now the put your serves as a hostel for the homeless funded by the local authorities. After breakfast rummy has to take charge of the dishwasher himself the hotels regular staff of all being put on leave. Weve got a t. V. Here in the homeless shelter theres just a bed and a table here you can even take a hot bath thats brilliant there arent many people who do Something Like this for us. 25. 00 of the hotels 37. 00 rooms now house guests who normally huddle under bridges and theyre happy to pitch in with the various chores. They take up with all of the rules i told my colleagues we have to adapt we may be in the Hotel Business but now we have to be social workers its heaven on earth for the guests luxury theyre not used to theyre incredibly grateful. They help me clean tables on. And off was patricks been on the streets for 10 months the Coronavirus Crisis has given him the chance to get a hot shower and enjoy a breakfast in peace normally i sleep in the Emergency Shelter because i have a small dog which is not allowed in here. Ok i can understand that. When i sleep here someone else looks after him. And i think its wonderful that were welcome to come here. After breakfast the rules say its time to move out onto the street again yet its almost impossible for belgiums homeless to stick to the countrys coronavirus laws theres a general ban for instance on stopping to sit on benches or steps in public places. So most Homeless People end up at the state run shelter nearby. Here theres a garden they can retreat to without the police constantly moving them on. Only one who. Was even is what we know to be the library the part that passes all the places they normally hang out to know. That constantly looking for somewhere they can state it and thats extremely hard because the streets no longer an option you know. The charity she works for provides counseling and fresh clothes for the needy but the number of places to sleep has been halved under social distancing regulations. Patrick and his dog have to spend the day outdoors a fate many under lockdown might envy pleasant stroll through magic bruce are a burden for the towns homeless. I have to keep moving all day long. All sometimes ill quietly sit down on a bench keeping an eye out to make sure the police dont catch me. An estimated 150 people live on the streets of bruges sidelined by society but in full view of everyone. The lockdown means the town is empty and quiet. In the hotel to put this evenings menu features veal cutlets with peas carrots and potatoes mash. Vines project is getting plenty of support from other restaurants and bakers through food donations shes as thrilled by the wave of local cooperation and solidarity as she has by her guests. And immense when the 1st group of homeless came downstairs after that 1st night theyd been transformed their faces the gratitude the joy it was amazing you never get that response from tourists here thats why tina vines is keeping her hotel open for those who really appreciate the hospitality. Strong women changing the world as we know it on our Facebook Channel d. W. Women youll find stories about those taking a stand and inspiring others. D. W. Women gives a voice to women everywhere. This leak in global ideas we look at Wildlife Protection to mean that pandemic many conservation projects around the world are carrying on despite the look downs but its not been easy all reports to catch here do not went to belize in Central America to find out how one such project is coping with complete. Animal keeper roxy limits looks after what are known as problem jaguars at the billies do the search ad wars that have had too much contact with humans and theyve become hunted Domestic Animals like dogs and chickens come. Home or. Visit takes in the big cats to save them from being shot they know roxy well but today theyre actually unusually shy. And like the mass harmer. The mask is there to prevent the jaguars from being infected with the coronavirus several tigers in the u. S. Who tested positive for cope with 19. At 1st they dont recognize you were on so its something that we both had to get up that way we wearing the mask on them getting us. The coronavirus has believes on lockdown which has also meant sheltering this is new. And it has to remain closed until restrictions are lifted. The billies to an Tropical Education Center is a Nonprofit Organization it only keeps indigenous animals most or rescues were unable to survive in the wild for any number of reasons. With the 19 and the virus it did not only affect the income for it is also that keepers that work here because. We we had to make that decision off you know cutting down on the days for stuff this bright red macaw called ranger can no longer fly hes the latest addition to this is and probably the only one who thinks humans Wearing Masks look normal. Whos that time guar. Who is that Sharon Matola found at the zoo almost 40 years ago its never been so deserted the animals have no idea whats going on which is fine but were affected because one of the greatest challenges is keeping everyone read and healthy so. Last of all the shoes man theyve been giving us pick carrots what you see. You know the law. Mate distributors from around the region have donated their scraps something the cats find delicious. Weve been able to garner Food Supplies enough to keep us going until we can get or our footing again. A new donation has just arrived sugar cane and a big pile of leaves this top here can eat up to 30 kilos of vegetation a day. So far believes has come through the Coronavirus Crisis relatively unscathed its now mid may and there have not been any no new infections for weeks the countrys economy though is suffering badly without tourists from abroad the sector generates half the Gross Domestic Product here so the virus knocked out 50 percent of the countrys economy overnight many nongovernmental organizations depend on tourism nikki buxton heads billies bird rescue originally from the u. K. Shes worked every day for 16 years to protect the countrys native bird species she finances her projects with her small hospitality business. A small bed and breakfast with like line units so we would take tourists in turns that students people like that who would be obviously feet paying which at any profit whatsoever would go into the baths. At her rescue and Rehabilitation Center nikki buxton looks after almost 200 birds the ultimate goal is to release them back into the wild that applies to the baby owls as well as the large waterfowl oh yes i do love how you. Hear the distressed birds are nursed back to health reared and then if possible set free. Weve had everything from the biggest javaris down to teen. Since the pandemic began nicky has been working with a smaller team than usual her husband jerry and coworker oscar are both here to lend a helping hand and theres also jujubee the yellow headed amazon parrot is actually a 1st apartment complex case and she was in a cage with my patching i had the arena for paul. Yellow headed amazons are highly endangered sherry tells us. This is probably one of the uses most threatening to the bowls that are all now only i thought of these less than once those 1200 years but it will be extinct. By post. But actually dont make sure that nephew had chicks and already being poached. Nikki buxton collects the chicks from the nests threatened by poaching to raise them in safety. Just like us. The freshly hatched yellow headed amazon parrots need to be fed every 4 hours. Sheesh being a surrogate mother is a Long Term Task which. The parents will be looked after for a total of 12 months which then theyll be big enough to be released. Over the past 16 years billys bird rescue has released 750 parrots into the wild but how will the group find thats itself in the coronavirus era i want to say that no i cant say that the Tourism Industry is going to bounce back anytime soon so it might be that we need to shift our focus and concentrate on fund raising. And find ways to cut costs as best as we can which is how to keep going. Its unclear how believes will fare once the coated 1000 pandemic has passed but should the economy in the situation for people in the country get worse its fear that poaching will become an even bigger problem and that will make it all the more difficult for environmental and Animal Protection organizations to do their work. Guys very vital. Thats all from us at global 3000 this week but dont forget we help hearing from you so write to us at global 3000 d. W. Dot com and do you visit our Facebook Page to d w women see you next time. Next living bemis ensure the well being of their progeny. Communicate with others of their kind. Feeling. Ams are neither she nor animals. Surely. Join scientists on an exciting expedition into the world. To. D. W. Accommodation. Number of applicants for. Up to 100 euros. The last one of a should 100 years ago. Secure and Affordable Housing becoming a scarce commodity. On d. W. Stay up to date dont miss our highlights w. 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