"We know for example that if governments tackle the barriers that stop poor families accessing education, if they tackle the fees which many poor families often have to pay for education, they can encourage children to attend school.

VOA: special.2010.05.17

Big Sunday organizers say they highlight the volunteer spirit one weekend every year, and encourage volunteers to help throughout the year.

VOA: standard.2010.05.14

Mr.Thaksin,who remains in exile in the face of corruption charges, has regularly called into the rallies on videophone to encourage the protesters.

VOA: standard.2010.04.03

Back from their recent mission, Satcher and Melvin are trying to encourage these black students to think about careers in the U.S.space program.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

In the statement, APEC economies with large deficits pledged to encourage private savings, while those with large surpluses pledged to strengthen domestic growth.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

In a move to encourage more South Africans to be tested, the South African president publicly announced the results of his latest HIV test.

VOA: standard.2010.04.26

He said billions of dollars from the economic stimulus bill he signed last month will go to encourage and support energy research and development.

VOA: standard.2009.03.23

"If they are negative, we encourage them to stay negative for the rest of their lives.

VOA: standard.2010.07.01

The president said he will continue to encourage other countries to contribute to the cause.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

Environmentalists are trying to encourage Sierra Leone's salt producers to use other methods, including drying salt in the sun, to reduce the strain on mangroves.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

U.S.President Barack Obama has used his weekly address to encourage fiscal discipline in the federal government, and outline his plans to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

Instead of spreading ignorance, the group said the pope should use his leadership position to encourage young people to protect themselves in all ways, including condoms.

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

Thursday's notice is the latest unraveling of inter-Korean agreements put in place since a historic 2000 summit to ease tensions and encourage exchanges between the two sides.

VOA: standard.2010.05.27

An International Crisis Group report says that by suppressing peaceful outlets for the opposition to express opinions, the Thai government may actually encourage people to use violence.

VOA: standard.2010.07.06