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Roots of Peace in Afghanistan

Roots of Peace in Afghanistan

FromCommonwealth Club of California Podcast


Roots of Peace in Afghanistan

FromCommonwealth Club of California Podcast

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Nov 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For more than 25 years, Heidi Kuhn, at the helm of Roots of Peace, has been dedicated to cultivating peace and to helping rebuild war-torn countries by turning the scourge of land-mined areas into profitable agricultural land.
For example, in Afghanistan, a country 80-percent dependent on an agricultural economy, her esteemed charity has removed millions of landmines and planted millions of trees and vines, which greatly benefits countless Afghan farmers and their families.
Kuhn will also discuss her recent efforts to help her female employees emigrate and how after the ending of America's "forever" war and despite the unexpected, rapid Taliban takeover, Roots of Peace continues in Afghanistan.
MLF ORGANIZER
Celia Menczel
NOTES
MLF: Middle East, International Relations
SPEAKERS
Heidi Kuhn
Humanitarian; Founder and CEO, Roots of Peace
Atta Arghandiwal
Former Refugee; Author Lost Decency: The Untold Afghan Story
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on November 9th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California.
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Released:
Nov 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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