Hasib’s story

Hasib’s story

Hasib’s story Prior to the fall of Kabul, Hasib was a PhD holder and worked as a minister of agriculture in Afghanistan. His wife was starting her last year of medical school. Hasib could remember when the Taliban first invaded Afghanistan 20 years ago and he...
Serving in and out of uniform in Afghanistan

Serving in and out of uniform in Afghanistan

Serving in and out of uniform in Afghanistan Perspectives from the field: Serving in and out of uniform “I was lucky enough growing up to be surrounded by people that were very purpose-driven, and I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself. The Navy seemed...
Beyond the finish line

Beyond the finish line

Beyond the finish line In a society where gender roles are shaped and curtailed by cultural norms, women and girls in Iraq face a number of barriers that often prevent them from participating in athletic activities. Free to Run, an innovative nongovernmental...
Breaking bread, building partnerships

Breaking bread, building partnerships

Breaking bread, building partnerships Though it’s a central character, this story is not really about bread. In early April, I received a message from General Hazhar Ismail, the Senior Military Advisor to the Minister of Peshmerga Affairs. For some time, the General...
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