Despite the closing of Voices for Creative Nonviolence due to COVID restrictions and the U. S. withdrawal form Afghanistan and the ensuing dangers to U. S. peace volunteers in Afghanistan, […]
The uphill battle for resettled Afghans and those left behind
In these times of continued new crises in international news, some may have forgotten that just 9 months ago the U. S. was in the midst of a messy evacuation […]
Afghan Refugees in Wisconsin + The Latest Anti-Trans Bill
Last week, it was announced that the last group of Afghan evacuees staying at the Fort McCoy military base left for resettlement. First up today, we learn about Wisconsin’s role […]
English Lessons in Kabul and at Fort McCoy and Beyond
Gil Halsted talks to Joan Barker who taught Afghan Air Force mechanics and technicians English in Kabul, helped some Afghans leave their country last fall, taught English and American cultural […]
Madison Non-Profit Prepares to Resettle Afghan Refugees
In the aftermath of the Taliban seizing control of Afghanistan, Wisconsin is gearing up to take refugees. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Fort McCoy, a U.S. Army installation by […]