Stories from Our Shelter: The Stories of Ali and Mohib
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Yalda Ahmadi
Mar 2, 20227 min read
Nowruz Mubarak!
Bismillah and Asalamwalikum. This month is pretty special. Persian New Year’s is on March 21st. Every new year makes me so happy for one...
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Yalda Ahmadi
Feb 1, 20228 min read
Welcome To America!
Bismillah - In the name of Allah. In Islam, greeting one another is an important mannerism. We greet one another with Asalamwalaykum or...
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Mursel
Dec 7, 20216 min read
Maryam's Story
Maryam* is a 20-something year old girl from Afghanistan who came to Greece in February of 2021. In partnership with Generation Outside...
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Yalda Ahmadi
Dec 1, 20214 min read
Salam
Bismillah ir Rahman ir Rahim - In the name of Allah, the Most merciful, the compassionate. Welcome to How Do You Take Your Chai? I am a...
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Mursel
Nov 10, 20213 min read
Nafiser's Story
For our first ever story as part of our Afghans of Athens series, we share the story of Nafiser. Our series seeks to display the...
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Mursel
Jun 20, 20215 min read
World Refugee Day 2021
[T/W: Contains language of graphic nature] In observance of World Refugee Day, we have launched a care package fundraiser to provide...
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Mursel
Feb 28, 20218 min read
It's Personal: Reframing The "EU" Refugee Crisis
Why It All Matters: The Story Behind Our Campaign. My Story. When we want to discuss refugees, the biggest question in our mind is: where...
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Mursel
Jan 2, 20212 min read
Looking Ahead to 2021
As we say farewell and good riddance to 2020, we’re looking forward to the growth that the new year signifies. But that’s not to say that...
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Mursel
Aug 10, 20206 min read
Afghan Women’s Health: The Ongoing Crisis
Women are the key to the future It’s no cliche, its fact. Citing research from Georgetown University, peace talks for war/conflict...
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Mursel
Jun 20, 20205 min read
The Story of Us: Reflecting Upon World Refugee Day
June 20th marks the observation of World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to spreading awareness for, and extending compassion to, the...
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Mursel
Jun 14, 20206 min read
Not a Moment, It's A Movement
Afghans Empowered would like to extend their condolences to the Floyd family, the Taylor family, the Arbery family and all families...
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Mursel
May 23, 20201 min read
Launching Our Podcast
Afghans Empowered is excited to present the Afghans Empowered Podcast. This platform is an integral part of our mission to connect...
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Mursel
May 10, 20205 min read
Water Insecurity: An Ongoing Threat to the Future of Afghanistan
A brief message about the water crisis: Water is essential. There is no doubting it. So important in fact that in many ancient cultures,...
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Mursel
Apr 18, 20202 min read
Earth Day 2020
Every year, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Though large events won't be held in public this year to honor...
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