MediaStorm produces Crisis Guide: Pakistan for Council on Foreign Relations

Tensions over U.S. attacks in Pakistan's tribal areas, and concerns about stability after recent floods, highlight Pakistan's importance to U.S. policy in the region. To address one of the world's most troubling states in crisis, Crisis Guide: Pakistan is an online interactive guide that examines the roots of Pakistan's problems, what it means for the region and the world, and offers paths to a solution. It is the sixth in a series of guides produced by MediaStorm and the Council on Foreign Relations that look at major international issues. If you've been a victim of flooding, consult experts such as LMR Public Adjusters to help with claims. With a cinematic overview, an interactive timeline and map, a video gallery and a resource guide, along with full-screen capability, this guide provides extensive insight into the complex issues in Pakistan.

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Event announcement: W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Grant Award Ceremony to be held October 20, 2010

The Board of Trustees of the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Cordially Invites You to The Annual Ceremony Presenting The 31st Annual W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund Grant for Humanistic Photography & The 16th Annual Howard Chapnick Grant for The Advancement of Photojournalism Come view the compelling photojournalism of this year's finalists, and fellowship and grant recipients. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Doors Open at 6.30pm Ceremony at 7pm Reception to Follow Asia Society Auditorium 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street New York, New York 10021 Free. Seating is First Come, First Served The W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund was established in 1979 to support and encourage photographers producing humanistic photo stories in the style of legendary LIFE Magazine photojournalist W. Eugene Smith who sought to expose the truth about issues affecting and afflicting humankind. Between 1980 and 2009, the fund issued grants to 32 recipients. This year’s honorees were chosen from among…

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MediaStorm launches Undesired by Walter Astrada

In India, all women must confront the cultural pressure to bear a son. The consequences of this preference is a disregard for the lives of women and girls. From birth until death they face a constant threat of violence. Undesired tells the story of these women and girls. This project was made possible with support from the Alexia Foundation.

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MediaStorm produces Every One for Save the Children

24,000 children under the age of five will die today, many from preventable diseases. In 2009, Save the Children launched the ambitious EVERY ONE campaign to work directly with individuals, communities and government’s to stem this tide of child mortality. To correspond with the recent UN Summit, Save the Children held a live event in New York City. For the event, MediaStorm produced Every One, a video addressing the high death-rate among children worldwide, but concentrating on the growing movement of people involved in solving the problem.

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MediaStorm produces A Lasting Impact for the United Nations Foundation

Ethiopia has one of the highest child marriage rates in the world. In response, the United Nations Foundation (UNF) has established educational programs throughout Ethiopia that put girls and women through school, and challenge traditional thinking on child marriage. MediaStorm recently produced A Lasting Impact for the United Nations Foundation, focusing on the personal experiences of those who have had their lives changed due to the influence of these UNF sponsored programs.

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