Comfort of your head. And we meet a man in washington d. C. Who wants to keep kids from repeating his mistakes. And 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. Joe houston 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 an unhealthy 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 crime we are supposed to be trying to come together and trying to help each other due to our finances just been a big brother big sister trying to help each other out i just say my desires you know feel their values more sounder stannis covert is a serious matter but wanted a bigger varistor been 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 it was just like the power it was i feel like. Fear into me fear into it with this power to. Kill you but a lot of people feared me. When i had a gun. Jones mother had died of aids when he was only 13 his life increasingly went off the rails he was involved in theft and shoe 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 in the carone or into school closes. Look look at me now youre your man you will know the young man really educated so thats the best thing you can do try to be definite you know that we call everybody else this will happen if you queue to go to jail so we dont tell you you know i will connect with you magic too 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 protege chick was wounded recently joe wants to keep him off the streets and helping train for a job. So what do you talk to me go what do you talk to 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 our community we we try to be selfish in you know with all eastland saying that theres a spat g. Is fake and a lot of people of us dad especially the black you know the black black community so we need to just practice over just so joe things its important for him to set an example just like your own 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 get bad yours is to put it into action in the spirit of who was right with the corona virus spreading fast in poor areas smartphones are especially important for staying in contact the Technology Even unable to rounds 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 them. Were going to create another dip in this is if you read a book you write a story by july you. Look at the movie were going to put. 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 days. Recently a. J. Houston and other volunteers have begun distributing facemasks and groceries many here are 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 coronavirus will pass in time but hes certain the violence will outlive the crisis something he wants to change. With borders sealed Flights Canceled hotels closed and beaches barricaded 20 twentieths not being 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 Domestic Travel restriction. To curb the spread of the deadly microorganism. Over 2000000000 people around the world i currently live on the lock down. And not only people the travel bans have also seen refuse to serve its just the worst passenger jets left idle on the ground the tourism innovation industry is struggling with an unprecedented collapse in demand. Tourism boards across the world i was funding by offering Virtual Tours of the countries for free. From the comfort of your living room you can now scroll along the great wall of china. Or explore a national teacher. Take in the one last text. 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 2500 museums around the globe. And you can take a walk on mars without even getting off your couch. Now greeces Tourism Sector has launched its own check for. Locals invites you to meet them through the screens welcome from home and love for work we will have you for free maybe the next morning other. My home heres my lady. You know partly what. He was. Hes gone there would be visitors can watch videos of classes on line like singing or painting. B. B. B. B. B. B. B. Are practically searching our log for sowing. Things that we know about our friends our own we were lucky as well like food like music like wine just. You know how we are feeling hungry not like how you know like the saints come. I call. Oh my thanks to ordinary people period but we were old going through. Here being beamed has gone down step further in early april it introduced personalized and then experiences. And people everywhere offering and then workshops to everyone. You can learn magic to. Attend a clean makeup tauriel. Or learn a secret sauce cooking a traditional moroccan meal. There were all. The classes and experiences i held by a video link and cost between 150. 00 s. U. S. Dollars. Some analysts say the trend towards digital travel and connecting could continue even after corona restrictions have been eased a little bit. We are going to speak to. Its thought that was might well become more local entities in the future that would further hammer to vientiane industry that it would also lower Carbon Dioxide emissions and ease the pressure on the claims. According to the United Nations 1600000000 people around the world make do with inadequate housing 150000000 are homeless they sleep on the streets in doorways or on park benches squat in empty houses or live in tents and now doing the coronal lockdowns they face another challenge where to go when no ones allowed out on the streets in the belgian town of bruges socially minded citizens are trying to solve the predicament. Is just a bench a 2nd nation the to put your Hotel Manager tina vines chops on channels good vibes a she runs things coronavirus spacing is mandatory in the breakfast room the guest sees it wide apart it looks like an enormous hotel but there is a difference these guests are homeless. They want to be we supposed to stay at home but these tests are living on the streets and that they dont have a home to go to thats crazy we have to do something for them this demands and i must not go seen ford perform the bottom. To to put you as the only hotel still open in the old town of bruges in belgium vines normally caters to business travellers and weekend holiday makers and require 3 star hotel but those markets collapse fast as the coronavirus read now that to put your serves as a hostel for the homeless you know funded by the local authorities. After breakfast rummy has to take charge of the dishwasher himself the hotels regular stuff weve all been 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. 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 the tables are. Often said 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. Open house with among other things even the will to be able to be a library the part that passes all the places they normally hang out are now closed that constantly looking for somewhere they can state it and thats extremely hard because the streets no longer an option. To 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 a magic bruised 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 the man when the 1st group of homeless came downstairs after their 1st night theyd been transformed their eyes faces the gratitude the joy 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 week in global ideas we look at Wildlife Protection during the pandemic many conservation projects around the world are carrying on despite the lock downs but its not been easy our reporter cant he do now went to belize in Central America to find out how one such project is coping with. Animal keeper roxy limits looks after what are known as problem jaguars at the billies do this or jaguars that have had too much contact with humans and theyve become hunting Domestic Animals like dogs and chickens come. Home or. This it takes in the big cats to save them from being shot they know roxy well but today theyre actually unusual ishai. 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 coke at 19. For if they dont recognize you what the mosque on so its something that we both had to get up did so like where wearing the mask on them getting used to seeing us what must. The coronavirus has believes on lockdown which has also meant shattering this is. And it has to remain closed until restrictions are lifted. The billies new and Tropical Education Center is a Nonprofit Organization it only keeps indigenous animals most or rescues are unable to survive in the wild for any number of reasons. With the mind being on the virus it did not only affect their income for it is also the 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 it and probably the only one who thinks humans Wearing Masks look normal. Whos not trying to go our. Who is that Sharon Matola founded 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 that i was lucky. Mate distributors from around the region have donated their scraps something the boiled cats find delicious. Weve been able to garner Food Supplies enough to keep us going until we can get or our footing again. And no donation has just arrived sugar cane and a big pile of leaves this topic can eat up to 30 kilos of vegetation a day. So far believes has come through the corona virus crisis relatively unscathed and its now mid may and there have not been any known 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 organisations depend on tourism nikki buxton heads believes 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 facts. 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 probably. Here the distressed birds are nursed back to health reared and then if possible set free. Weve had everything from the biggest jobbers down to 18. Since the pandemic began nicky has been working with a smaller team the 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 no poaching i have a really critical. Yellow headed amazons are highly endangered sherry tells us. This is probably one of the uses most threatening to have the balls that are on now only to use less than once those 1200 years before it will be extinct if they hope to. Actually fight. That nephew had chicks and already being poached. Nicky buxton collects the chicks from the nests threatened by poaching to raise them in safety. Just like you said. The freshly hatched yellow headed amazon parents need to be fed every 4 hours. Each being a surrogate mother is a Long Term Task she. 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 parents into the wild but how will the Group Finance 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 fundraising. And find ways to cut costs as best as we can we just have to keep going. Its unclear how bellews 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