Bpeace in Kabul

Thursday, June 10, 2004

32 families live in a moat of filth in this squatter's camp in Kabul.

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After readings today's message, I just had to send everyone on my e-mail list a link to this page. Sad but encouraging as well. You are all doing so much. I would like to help out but do not know where to begin. My nephews wife is very involved with the art world and I am sure she would love to sponser an art exhibit - so I have sent this to her.
Keep safe. I feel as though I have come to know you all and my thoughts are with you.
love
Trish

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Anonymous : June 10, 2004 at 3:43 PM

Laurie, I will bring the sites to work next week. You'd think the CSWs of the world would find it in themselves...Oh my goodness, Laurie, I cannot wait to hear from your mouth what this must have been like. AN experience of a life time no doubt. And i think I help people? Meg

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Anonymous : June 10, 2004 at 9:47 PM

Toni-
I forwarded this to Judy and BJ's wife Julie. Julie is very interested in doing an art show. she is very involved in both Boston and Chicago with art galleries, and doing shows. Will contact you later. Let me know about a tablecloth - I would love to buy one.

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Anonymous : June 11, 2004 at 9:46 AM

Wendy,

We all appreciate the work that you and your colleagues are doing. It is an inspiration to those of us who wish we had your courage. Please let the women of Kabul know that we want to assist them in their journey.
Thank you:)

All the best,

Karen

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Anonymous : June 11, 2004 at 11:59 AM

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