>> hello, welcome to "global 3000." more than a parakeet, how columbia tries to preserve the bird bee gees that can only be found here. volunteering for a better society, how young professionals in panama inspired change. training the mullally use for the future, where football makes youngsters fit for life. every time that we lose a species to extinction it marks a surrender to the damage that we found. darwinism does found into something known as an actual -- natural extinction rate, but we

are losing species at a rate that is 1000 times higher than that. columbia is the home to hundreds of indigenous bird species, but nonprofit organizations are working hard to keep it that way. once the population is down to only a few dozen it takes a lot of resources to pull them back from the brink. in sierra nevada they are polling -- proving that every effort is worth it. >> they are flocking to the hummingbird feeder. it is like a filling station for births. every morning the employees of the privately run el dorado or reserve fill the feeders with new sugar water. the hummingbirds drink five tons of body weight every day.

there are more than 130 species of them in columbia. >> the feeders help us to keep tabs on the populations of many of the endemic hummingbird species. they help us determine whether specific ones have increased and monitor their migration patterns at different times of the year. >> the sierra nevada is the world's highest coastal mountain range. the 5000 meter summits are visible only early in the morning. with the first rays of the sidearm, clouds begin to form. the warm sea air from the caribbean cools off at a hits the mountain range and hits the gigantic fog machine that

supplies the many species of flora and fauna with moisture. it is here that the pro-office foundation -- pro-avis foundation has found that their 4000 hectare were preserved. the rangers make their way of the ridge on their motorbikes. an endangered species of parrot was here on elevation of about 3000 meters. the santa marta parakeet can be found nowhere else in the world. only about 120 of them live in the reserve. no one knows how many still live in the mountain.

>> they are endangered for many reasons. increasing deforestation. use of the land for agriculture, hunting, and illegal trapping. human activity has hit this species especially hard. >> the cloud forest is the breeding habitat for this species of parrot. the conservationists have hung out more than 50 nesting boxes. the rangers checked regularly to see of the artificial nets have been used. santa marta parakeets prefer to nest in 20 meter tall in -- 20 meter tall wax bombs.

to their delight the rangers find three parakeet chicks, though the law -- though they belong to another species. >> we hang up the boxes by the santa marta parakeet where it is usually started -- spotted and where they roost. if that doesn't work, we move them elsewhere. >> it is doubtful whether that will save the species. just 15% of the original mountain rain forest remains. livestock farming is on the advance. the colombian government is doing hardly anything to stop people from clearing the forest to create pastureland. economic interest are given priority.

but there are more environmentally friendly alternatives. one of them is shade grown coffee. right now the coffee bush is in full bloom. employees advise farmers on how to make their plantations especially bird friendly. the coffee grows in the shade of large trees. more and more farmers in the sierra nevada are opting for this sustainable method of cropping. >> by preserving individual trees they have provided a link between the remaining forest at areas, acting like bridges so that the birds can fly onwards. in addition the coffee attracts many animal species, both for its blossoms and later the fruits. it is virtually a forest and of itself, habitat for the birds.

>> the el dorado bird reserve is now attracting a very special species. twitters or birdwatchers. pablo florez plays mating calls on a loudspeaker to lure were shy birds out of the undergrowth. a cofounder of the group, he knows the visitors from far away belgium have one aim, to spot as many rare bird species as possible. >> we call ourselves the hard-core community. we are trying to spot all the bird species on the continent. there are about 10,000 different species worldwide. there are people who have

already spotted 9000 of them. they are basically fanatics. >> thereunto zs and serves a good cause. the birdwatchers are an important source of income for the organization. increasing ecotourism provides a glimmer of hope for the region and the biodiversity of the sierra nevada. >> amazing. we are staying in latin america and headed to panama. at first economic growth figures of around 8% and a very young population, over one third are over 25. many of them feel that it is up to them to drive the change that will make her country for the future. every year the world economic forum and obelisk recognizes and supports them as a network. they want to improve lives and bring about change.

>> there are not very many old buildings in panama city anymore. economic growth -- growth has led to a property boom. when he comes to the city he is surprised at how many new buildings he sees. panama is now one of latin america's fastest-growing countries. he attended university and gained experience working abroad. he is now using it back home in panama. but not for big money. >> the country has another side. ongoing property. people who lack access to education. there are still fundamental problems. human dignity and adequate nutrition. we think that there is room for improvement and a need for

action and we young people must take over the responsibility. after all, we make up the majority of the population. >> nearly 40% of the people panama are under the age of 25. most educated and outdated and overburdened schools and universities. the emphasis here is on discipline rather than encouraging students to think for themselves. he and his friends refuse to accept that. in their free time they organize workshops in their schools. everything is work out together. nothing is compulsory. the people have learned soft skills, taking responsibility, working in teams, making decisions.

for many of them that is completely new. >> we think of these are valuable tools that teenagers can apply when many decide what to do with their lives. we want to help them as early as possible plan their careers and study. >> the prospects for young people are not rosy, despite panama was economic growth. he and his fellow campaigners want to change that. there is still plenty to do in the health sector as well. people who cannot afford patient contributions have a problem. in their larger hospitals, blood is in short supply. surgery is only scheduled for patients that donated their own blood in advance.

in rural areas, the situation is even worse. sometimes doctors are at their wits end because there is not enough logic treat patients. this 28-year-old asked himself what could be done. a friend and a doctor, he felt that something had to change. on this particular day he is off work after finishing a night shift, but he always looks in at the blood bank to see what's needed. >> my twin brother and i were born prematurely and we needed blood transfusions in the pediatric hospital. although there were people that helped in donated blood, it was hard for my parents back then. many years later when i went to university to study medicine i

noticed the situation was the same. that is when i decided to found the organization. >> his organization is called blood for panama. he visits companies, talks with employees and tries to persuade them to donate blood regularly. he spends a lot of time campaigning for donations on top of his work as a doctor. he is glad of every person he has managed to convince. it is good to get support for his volunteer work from kindred spirits, though. so, he and other volunteers have joined the global network that connects worldwide with thousands of other young people committed to similar causes. they give each other advice and mutual support. in panama and elsewhere in the world.

lacks the lebanese certainly know a lot about helping others out. the company has its own political and economic challenges, get it has taken in some one million syrian refugees . as a result it now has the highest per capita concentration of refugees worldwide. he believes in peace for all, despite where he lives. or because of it. >> my name is jamaal. i am 51 years old. my work is in agriculture. i have a farm that belongs to the family and has for about 300 years.

i have forces in the race in beirut. every sunday i must be there. chicken, fish, we are looking for the nature of food. as farmers we are all near the sea. i would be happy when i have the old people, the whole family, all the neighbors are happy.

and 14 years the war came here and i am now 51 years. these days we cannot live as all the peoples in all the areas. they are working out of lebanon. meaning we have something wrong in our country. the world becomes as a village now. all sharing this support, a good thing and a bad thing. to share others, to work with others, it is a good idea. you must do it.

we need something. they need something. this gives the best for all the nations. >> if you would also like to share your view of the world, we would love to hear it. fill out the questionnaire and you might find your answers right here on the program. here's how it works. >> we want to get to know you. become part of the global 3000 community and answer our questionnaire. what does globalization need to you? >> to me it means respecting differences. >> what do you do for living? >> i've been a zoo keeper for 25 years. >> how do you spend your leisure time?

>> just answer the questions on our website. and >> you can find our questions for you on dw.de english 3000. football is huge in africa. if you have a country where the average days -- average age is 16 is clear that the sport has a great appeal. our nonprofit organization is trying to turn that in a way -- and go way to help children. they suffer many challenges, including high dropout rates in schools. mullally is failing its youngsters without providing them a proper education. that is where football comes in. >> football is his big love. and he is really good at it.

afternoon practice at the soccer club. and the boys here were all discovered because they had a lot of talent, including the 17-year-old. after the warm-up, it is time for the next round. jobless -- job this -- javis is a world player. the others need to be able to depend on him. today it is extremely hot, but practice continues. just a short break for a drink of water. the players need to have discipline and plenty of stamina. >> practice helps us to keep physically fit.

that way we do not get tired easily on the pitch. it also helps us to be focused and to work hard. which can be decisive in a match. >> his home is on the other side of the hill. in an outlying district. it is a disadvantaged neighborhood. conditions here are bad. tens of thousands of people live in close quarters. life is hard. even the bare necessities are lacking. but he does not let himself get discouraged.

>> this is my home, that's my mother, she shells -- she sells charcoal to support the family. i learned my soccer skills in malawi. >> play soccer malawi is the project that gave him a new horizon. it has opened doors for him, paving the way to recognition and a better education. there is a large soccer pitch nearby. he was once one of these children. the manager of the program still knows him well from the time when he came your regularly to learn and play football.

>> he proved himself a hard worker from the start. he joined when he was barely eight years old. he was very ambitious. he became very confident in his abilities. not only in football, but other classes as well. he improved quite quickly and was deeply dedicated. his soccer skills made him a local celebrity. >> he is a role model for many of the kids here. but the focus not only on soccer. soccer is only what gets them here. it is about getting the children to learn something instead of just hanging out on the street. lots of kids here, especially from the poor neighborhoods, quit school much too early. today diet and nutrition are on the lesson plan.

the teacher tells the children how important vegetables and fish are, if you can choose what you eat. after sitting and listening, they get to play soccer. the coach was long a member of play soccer malawi. now she is a successful footballer herself, playing in tournaments abroad. she is waiting for a place at university. she is playing along in order to give something back. >> i have coached these kids so that they can get what i have from play soccer malawi. i wanted to have this opportunity as well. >> before the children leave there is another important part of the program. something to eat. today? to bread rolls. silas, the project manager,

reminds children to be careful and hide the bread under their shirts so that it will not be stolen on the way home by children who are not a part of the program. early the next morning teenagers from all around block to the school. she has made it to secondary school thanks to a recommendation from play soccer malawi and the grant. the pupils need to get their own shares. he and his classmates are on time, but the teacher's leg. the educational system is inadequate. teachers are often paid too late and simply do not turn up. today these kids have had to wait until finally a substitute stepped in.

>> it is important not to cut classes, for students and for teachers. we have a lot to learn. only if we get a decent education can we aim for a brighter future. >> a short breakfast break, school is not out yet. certainly not for javis. more than anything, he has his future career in mind. becoming a great soccer player. >> we certainly wish him all the best for that. that wraps of "global 3000" for this week. thanks for watching. bye-bye. [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org]

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