While thousands of girls in Afghanistan have been deprived of education, the Ottawa-Kabul Global Education Centre (OGEC) has created online learning opportunities for thousands of Afghan girls. This institution, founded through the joint efforts of Afghan professionals living abroad, aims to provide educational opportunities for Afghan girls in various fields across all provinces of Afghanistan. More
We conducted a special interview with Afghan interpreter Dr. Mohammad Hashim about the realities of migration in Canada, the legal challenges faced by Afghan families and the role and responsibilities of interpreters. In this interview, topics such as the differences between Canadian laws and Afghan cultural values, the legal principles of child upbringing, cases of More
The program begins with Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence and India’s peaceful independence movement, a struggle that taught the world that through peace, patience, and perseverance, even the greatest empire could be defeated. It then highlights Nelson Mandela’s struggle, a symbol of humanity, equality, and resistance against racial injustice in South Africa. The program also More
Members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Canada held a peaceful demonstration in front of Pakistan’s consulate in response to the recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan’s Paktika, Kandahar, and Kabul provinces. The protesters chanted slogans against Pakistan’s air attacks, calling the killing of civilians, women, children, and cricket players a clear war crime. They More
This episode explores the historical background of the Durand Line, the objectives of the British Empire, and the real motives behind its agreement with Amir Abdur Rahman Khan. It also delves into the secret dealings between Shah Shuja and Ranjit Singh, Amir Abdur Rahman’s reaction, various versions and theories of the Durand Agreement, and the More
Residents of Spin Boldak district in Kandahar describe the recent attacks by Pakistani forces as “an unprecedented act of brutality.” According to reports, at least 40 civilians, including women and children, were killed and 170 others injuredin these assaults. The attacks also resulted in the destruction of numerous homes and shops, displacing around 20,000 families More
In this exclusive interview with Waheed Jalalzada, a Canadian immigration consultant, the discussion focuses on recent developments in immigration cases and the prolonged waiting times faced by refugees. The interview also sheds light on the new immigration policies, the situation of border refugees, and the concerns of Afghan immigrants who have been waiting for years More
In the village of Buckhorn, Ontario, a memorial wall bears the images and names of 158 Canadian soldiers who lost their lives across Afghanistan during the past two decades. Among these faces is that of a Canadian intelligence chief — a woman who spent only three days in Afghanistanbefore tragically taking her own life. In More
Every year, Toronto sends hundreds of thousands of tons of waste to the Green Lane landfill, about 200 kilometers from the city. Green Lane is the city’s only landfill, and officials warn that it is filling up rapidly. The massive piles of garbage attract numerous birds, including seagulls and scavenger pigeons. Feeding on the waste More
In this episode of “Memories of the Homeland,” we sit down with Dr. Sayed Wali Sharifi — a respected social and professional figure currently based in Oshawa, Ontario. Although Dr. Sharifi has lived abroad for nearly forty years, his love for Afghanistan remains as strong as ever. The culture, memories and spirit of his homeland More
