In the United States alone, as many as ten million animals enter shelters each year and millions must be euthanized due to lack of space. Explore visits the Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley -- the first “no kill” shelter in Idaho -- and finds out how the shelter staff rescues, protects, and finds homes for abandoned dogs and cats.

Philanthropist Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the Explore team set out for India, a land ascribed with deep spiritual and philosophical roots - a land of magic. Here, under the inspirational guidance of Swamiji Muni Baba and his beloved Ganges River, they take an unforgettable journey to discover the spiritual nature of philanthropy and find ways in which we can all practice the art of compassionate giving.

In Mumbai, thousands of young girls are kidnapped or sold against their will into the sex trade. The Rescue Foundation provides a refuge for girls who escape and also works to discover and free imprisoned girls, helping them to rebuild their lives.