On the road again or "April in Kabul"

We're already thinking of the wonderful Afghan meals we will enjoy.


There are seven volunteers on this Bpeace mission. Traveling from California, Washington DC, New York and Connecticut to Kabul via Iran, India and Dubai. We start arriving in Kabul on April 10. Most of us have been to Afghanistan before--for Wendy, Ray and Toni this is our fourth trip.

As usual, there is a packed agenda. We will consult with several of the Bpeace Associates who are facing significant decisions regarding their businesses including: Nasima’s future silk factory; Habiba’s construction of the preschool; Hanifa Askar Ali improving her English and computer curriculum; Suria weaning herself off of Bpeace's hand-holding as she expands her export business; feasibility of Afifa’s raisin factory; feasibility of Rahima’s cotton factory; Kamela’s funding needs for her BDS (business development services) consultancy.

Wendy will be spending significant one-on-one mentor time with Nasima and Bakhtnazira, focusing on product development, marketing and finance.

Our days will be spent leading training workshops, meeting the Afghan women selected to participate in our BART program (Bpeace Apprentice Road Trip) and most exciting, seeing what progress the 11 partners in the Rangeen Kaman Artisans store have made.

This moment in time is pivotal for both Bpeace and the Afghan entrepreneurs in our program. We will be celebrating the completion of their second year under our guidance, and working with them to set expectations for their third, and for some, their final year with us. Has our work had impact? Are their businesses stronger? Are they role models for peace in their communities? Please take this journey with us and see what we discover.