Afghan Dreamers: Stories of Hope and Inspiration from Afghanistan
What do we think of when we think of Afghanistan? War, desolation, oppression, destruction… the list goes on. But despite a tumultuous past and present, Afghanistan is not just a conflict zone. The…
Streets of Afghanistan: Conscious Travel in the Midst of Conflict
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert “Would you be interested in coming to Afghanistan?” That’s a loaded question. I was going…
ARZU Studio Hope – Rugs With a Mission
ARZU, which means “hope” in Dari, is an innovative model of social entrepreneurship that helps Afghan women weavers and their families break the cycle of poverty by providing them steady income and access…