While we often hear only about violence, many Afghans make daily sacrifices to make life better for their families and country. In this audio slideshow, photographer Heather Wilson talks about the beauty of the people, culture, and land of Afghanistan that she experienced while living there. According to Wilson, missing the beauty of Afghanistan and the courage of its people is to miss the hope of Afghanistan. Watch and listen to Wilson's audio slideshow about the students of a midwifery program and the development of a neonatal unit.
This appears in the April 2010 issue of Sojourners
Got something to say about what you're reading? We value your feedback!