Blog: Afghanistan

Garden of Peace and Hope, Afghanistan

Hopefully, the situation at the Garden of Peace and Hope will get better soon. In recent days, the Ministry of Culture said it would allow us to continue our exhibitions and activities if the pandemic does not rise among people. We have some problems due to the virus, yet we continue to work in the Garden.

Women’s Empowerment Centre--East, Afghanistan

The second Women’s Empowerment Centre in Irak District opened after almost six months of quarantine. When we asked the women if anyone had COVID-19 in the Irak villages, it was good news to hear that no one did.

Women’s Empowerment Centre, Afghanistan

After almost six months of quarantine, the Women’s Empowerment Centres are open! The English language classes (two different levels) and hygiene lessons have restarted for the women and teenage students.

Garden of Peace and Hope, Afghanistan

As the coronavirus spreads all around the country, the city has been in lockdown for several months. The Garden of Peace and Hope looks beautiful throughout this challenging time. Unfortunately, we cannot host any exhibitions during these restrictions. Yet I continue to encourage artists to motivate them for the next opportunity when we can once again display their works.

Women’s Empowerment Centre, Afghanistan

It has been five months since the Women’s Empowerment Centres have been closed. Our students in the first Women’s Empowerment Centre have been helping their parents in the fields.

They are eager to start class again at the centre and attend our English and Transformational Community Development (TCD) lessons. 

Women’s Empowerment Centre--East, Afghanistan

After five months, we still await the day when the government will announce the end of the lockdown.  We are not allowed to open the centres until then. The students frequently ask us when we will reopen and our answer is always that we have to wait for the government to announce it.

Garden of Peace & Hope, Afghanistan

Women’s Empowerment Centres, Afghanistan

Garden of Peace & Hope, Afghanistan

Again, this spring has showered the Garden with lots of rain. All the flowers are blooming beautifully! The past winter was the coldest yet in Kabul. Our “leap day” exhibition was enjoyed by so many, yet we have not been able to hold exhibitions since then, due to the security situation. 

Women’s Empowerment Centre--East, Afghanistan

After the school closed in fall 2019, so many boys were eager to come to the English class at the Women’s Empowerment Centre II (WEC II) in the east of Bamyan. Since the winter, the number of students has tripled!