I just read an article titled “Studies Show Afghanistan Worst Place for Mothers.” The article shares that the life expectancy for women in Afghanistan is the lowest in the world at 45. Many women die in childbirth. Another article I read recently “Beyond Flowers for Mom” suggests giving your mom a Mother’s Day gift that…
Instead of the usual Mother’s Day Tea or Brunch, consider inviting moms and daughters to your home for a Ladies’ Prayer Tea to pray for Afghan mothers and daughters living in Afghanistan and in countries abroad, such as: Brazil, Australia, America, Netherlands, UK, UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Iran, Greece, and many more locations. Click here for…
Words in the Dust by Trent Reedy is a fictional account of an Afghan village girl and her life. Born with a cleft lip, her family and community treats her like a second-class citizen. She encounters American troops patrolling her village, and they offer her help in a surprising way. The pages of this book…
Today, in many countries in Eastern Europe and in Asia, International Women’s Day is celebrated. Yet, at the same time, in many countries women are still being oppressed, abused, not respected, not loved. As you think about the women in your life (grandmothers, mothers, aunts, sisters, daughters, friends) pray for Afghan women both in Afghanistan…
Zahra*, a teenage Hazara girl, should be in high school. Her older brother, a follower of Jesus, lives in America and is currently unable to travel abroad. Older sisters and other relatives reside in many countries, such as: Australia, Canada, and Europe. Zahra and her younger sisters and brothers lived with their parents in a…
Today I stumbled upon a blog written by an Afghan lady named Sara Basharmal who was brought up and currently studies in London. Her insightful blog gives vivid, first hand, heartfelt information about Afghan women in Afghanistan and those living abroad.
“For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” New Living Translation (©2007) I have been praying for Afghans and learning about Afghanistan since 2004. Though I have learned many things about recent history, there was so much that I didn’t know about the…
One of a number of things I’ve thought about this month is how little (if any) praise is a part of Afghan culture. I’ve thought about that many times. The other day I was sitting around the “table” cloth on the floor with a large family as they ate an early meal. My friend had…
Meeting Afghan Women. I had many misconceptions and stereotypes formed about the people group, so it was good for me to taste a little bit of their lifestyle. They are such a nice and hospitable group of people, and I really enjoyed spending time with them… even though it was uncomfortable for me at times as a woman. It was also good for me to walk through their neighborhoods to see how they live.
Afghans Abroad 
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