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Film and Forum on Afghanistan: New England Area Event
There will be a screening of “View from a Grain of Sand,” with a discussion to follow with Rachel Williams, RAWA Supporter, Rotarian & International Humanitarian. Continue reading
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Our Address Has Changed!
Afghan Women’s Mission has changed it’s address. We are no longer at our Altadena Post Office Box. Effective immediately, our new address is:
P.O. Box 40846
Pasadena, CA 91114-7846
Please ensure that from now on your donations are mailed to this new address. Thank you! Continue reading
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Afghan Crafts at Antimall, Sat Dec 20th
This year, instead of organizing our own Fair Trade Holiday Bazaar, Afghan Women’s Mission will be participating exclusively in an event called Anti-mall, offering our unique trademark Afghan hand-made items at very affordable prices. Continue reading
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Three Afghanistan Events in Southern California
Afghan Women’s Mission features three upcoming events in Southern California:
A Talk by AWM Co-Director Sonali Kolhatkar, a screening of the documentary Enemies of Happiness about Malalai Joya, and a screening of Meena Nanji’s film View From a Grain of Sand. Continue reading
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Malalai Joya Visits US
Afghanistan’s fiercest critic of the warlords, Malalai Joya, returns to the US for a brief visit. She will be addressing students and antiwar activists at Pasadena City College and at a local Antiwar rally in Los Angeles. Continue reading
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Danish School for Girls in Farah Province, Afghanistan
Sponsored by the Billes Family The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan administers Danish School for Girls in the remote Western Afghan province of Farah. “Danish” (pronounced Dah-nish) means “knowledge in the Afghan language of Dari. RAWA broke ground … Continue reading
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3rd Annual Fair Trade and Conscious Gifts Holiday Bazaar
Tired of submerging your conscience every holiday season as you battle the crowds at the mall?
Join us this winter for our 3rd Annual Fair Trade and Conscious Gifts Holiday Bazaar.
WHEN: Saturday December 1st from 11 am – 3 pm
WHERE: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles (Geneva Room) Continue reading
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Afghan Women: A History of Struggle
This timely documentary by film maker and photographer Kathleen Foster, dramatizes the tale of a group of remarkable women, how their courage and commitment to change their lives and country has passed from one generation to the next. Their disturbing … Continue reading
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Malalai Joya: Courage Under Fire
Death threats and assassination attempts have forced Malalai Joya underground, but she is unwavering in her mission to bring true democracy to her country. Continue reading
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Afghan Refugee Camp Forcibly Evacuated: RAWA Projects in Danger
[Based on a report by RAWA]
Recently Pakistani authorities ordered the Jalozai refugee camp to be closed down. This camp includes Khewa and Sharwali camps which are home to several RAWA projects including Malalai Clinic. RAWA reports that in the past few moths they tried to convince the government to allow the Afghan refugees to remain in the camps for 2 more years as promised. But the Pakistani government will not budge. Continue reading
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