Special Afghanistan Episode

In this episode, Will and Lou speak to two individuals who have particular vantage points in the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. They speak to Waheeda Ekhlas Smith, the head of a Group of Five Sponsorship (G5) Sponsorship group and talk about the pain points encountered in the process that are only exacerbated by the current tragedy. Next, they speak to Hadia Samim, an astute advocate who works in human rights and development.

Some resources regarding Afghanistan:

A Modern History Of Afghanistan And The Taliban by Scott Tong, 17 August 2021, Available at: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2021/08/17/afghanistan-taliban-history

DW News: Explained: Who are the Taliban?, 16 August 2021, Available at: https://www.dw.com/en/explained-who-are-the-taliban/a-58880650