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Hope Survives
You may see the strands of her curly hair
The unspoken threads of my cries,
The loopy spirals comfort me and shout
“Still, my hope survives.” Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan
Tagged Afghanistan, Curly-haired girl, education, No more war, peace
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Learning is a Treasure
When I asked 18-year-old Freshta Ahmadi what her favorite quote was, she shared a Chinese proverb with me. “Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” The quote is a perfect reflection of who she is. If learning … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan
Tagged Afghanistan, education, poverty, ROYA Mentorship Program
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