VOA慢速英语 小朋友在社区服务中发挥大作用

　　The girls started a program to empower children in their community. "Bring It On" organizes environmental "jams" to clean up waste in the area. The group also holds classes and talks on health, leadership, how to set up small businesses and other issues. "Bring It On" receives money and other support from local businesses and other sponsors.

　　These young people are not alone in their efforts. The Corporation for National and Community Service released a report this week. It said young people are leading the way in volunteering in the United States. The study said community service by young adults increased by four hundred thousand volunteers last year, more than any other age group.

　　Playing for Change

　　HOST:

　　Who knew a single idea could result in a musical world union. Mark Johnson's idea, "Playing for Change," is now a CD, a DVD, a documentary film, a non-profit organization and a company. Faith Lapidus has more.

　　FAITH LAPIDUS:

　　Mark Johnson is a Grammy Award-winning musical producer and engineer. Over the past four years he traveled around the world with recording equipment and video cameras in an effort to unite people through music. He used modern editing technology to combine voices and instruments into a global music experience.

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