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These pieces reflect my experience as an Indian American volunteer working with ABAAD: Afghan Women Forward and witnessing the devastating impact of the Taliban’s policies on Afghan children and families. Ultimately, they are a call to recognize our shared responsibility to act in solidarity and support marginalized communities around the world. 

Afghanistan: The Crisis the US Chose to Forget and Why That Is a Strategic Mistake

Afghanistan: A plea not to forget

I am an Indian American Volunteer at ‘Afghan Women Forward.’ Afghan Children Need Our Help. Please Donate

The crisis in Afghanistan

This piece highlights the African dance program at Saint Ann’s and how it brings together tradition, movement, and community. It reflects on how the program has evolved while still managing to honor cultural roots, and why it remains such a meaningful and joyful space for students.

The Beat Goes On: Tradition and change at St. Ann’s popular African dance program

ABAAD and Additional Links

Abaad has been raising funds that go directly to help women and children in desperate need in Afghanistan. Please consider supporting this amazing organization

Sunita Viswanath

Sunita Viswanath founded Abaad and has been an amazing feminist, human rights advocate, role model and mentor to me.

here’s more information on her:

More information about the crisis in Afghanistan can be found here: