Chinese Quake Amputee Joins Rescue
Dancer Liao Zhi lost her legs in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake and now spends time helping other victims.
Chinese dancer Liao Zhi lost her daughter and mother-in-law in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, and had to have both her legs amputated. She talks about rebuilding her life and helping others. Also, music and musicians from the Rainforest World Music Festival in Borneo. Plus, Bosnian lawyer Jasmina Prpic on her award-winning work helping women who have experienced sexual violence in war - she speaks to us with her daughter Ana. And Vanessa Kerry, daughter of US Secretary of State John Kerry, expalins why public service is in her blood.
(Image: Chinese dancer Liao Zhi. Copyright: Liao Zhi )
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