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Tag: Afghan Peace Volunteers

September 5, 2015September 2, 2015 paxchristiusa Bread for the Journey, Reflection

AFGHANISTAN: Afghan girl, Sakina, buries toy gun and says…

by Dr. Hakim Ten year old Sakina, an Afghan street kid, had this to say: “I don’t like to be in a world of war. I like to be in … Continue reading AFGHANISTAN: Afghan girl, Sakina, buries toy gun and says…

June 8, 2015 paxchristiusa Bread for the Journey, Photo

PHOTOS: Why do Afghan children have to polish boots and sell “bolonis”?

Pax Christi USA received a note from PCUSA Teacher of Peace Kathy Kelly sharing a photo essay done by Dr. Hakim who works with youth in Afghanistan. Dr. Hakim, (Dr. Teck … Continue reading PHOTOS: Why do Afghan children have to polish boots and sell “bolonis”?

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