Mpyisi says the union is a mixed bag of failed states, countries struggling with democracy, and success stories.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

Year after year, beginning in 1922, the Digest was the bible of everyday American life, featuring short human-interest and success stories, advice columns, memorable quotations, and tasteful jokes.

VOA: standard.2010.03.08

"We broadcast success stories of women regionally, internationally, or locally in which they can take example from, and they know that they can do something and they can achieve something regardless of the situation."

VOA: standard.2010.06.24