Afghanistan: Too much at stake to give up
It has been some time since my last update and for this I apologize; I have been trying my best to remain off the grid as it were,…
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9/11: In Memoriam
I have had a difficult time deciding whether or not to post a piece on the anniversary of 9/11. I have been indecisive because of …
A Successful Model to Educate Children with Disabilities in Afghanistan and Other Developing Countries
Photo courtesy of Everything Afghanistan PATHS'laboratory school, The Exceptional Childrens Laboratory School, will be a living la…
“Zero Option” in Afghanistan Threatens Even Small Gains in Education for Children
The proposed so-called zero option that will leave no US forces in Afghanistan beyond 2014 risks losing the hard-fought gains of t…
“Education for every child”: It’s not just for girls; Malala speaks out
A courageous young girl spoke before the UN Youth Assembly today, on her 16th birthday, after surviving a near-fatal gunshot to th…
The Light Flickers A Bit, But Still Shines
Due to escalating security concerns in Afghanistan we have had to delay our production schedulefor Operation Exceptional Child: Af…
Building a Better Mousetrap: A Replicable Education Model for Students with Disabilities in Afghanistan
The most recent survey conducted by Handicap International indicates that there are more than 200,000 children in Afghanistan livi…
Expanding Educational Opportunities for Disabled Students: Imagine the Possibilities
My beautiful girl has spent the past four years living 3,000 miles away from home and family attending university, and this May sh…
Helping Disabled Afghan Kids: Operation Exceptional Child Moves Forward
Although our online fundraiser didnt go as well as we had hoped we are continuing with our plans to produce our documentary, Opera…
Disruptive Leadership: Taking on the Status Quo for Children with Disabilities in Afghanistan
Raising a child with disabilities has taught me one thing to set aside established beliefs about what may not be possible for the…
