Winter Gusts of Change in Kabul : Winter Newsletter

by | Feb 5, 2024

This newsletter was sent out on February 5, 2024 via email.  This winter has brought gusts of change to the Garden of Flowers: Razia makes a major life decision, fluctuating currency exchange rates affect the budget, MEPO helps a young artist get a fresh start, and...

Art in Surprising Places:Farzana’s Story –

by | Feb 3, 2024

One would generally, these days, not associate the word “art” with “Kabul”. But the creative urge can sometimes seem to be strengthened in the face of oppression, and Afghanistan has a rich history of great art and sculpture. Even today, in...

Seeking a New Teacher in Kabul –

by | Feb 3, 2024

Razia will be soon be on her way to Canada to start her new life. Everyone misses her terribly and will never forget her smiling face and lilting laugh.  But life in the Garden of Flowers continues apace, and her place is empty! So it is time to find a new teacher....

-Still Standing By Afghanistan (Fall 2023 Newsletter)-

by | Nov 17, 2023

The newsletter below was sent on September 21, 2023: The Work of a Lifetime: MEPO Provides Support to Former Children of the House of Flowers Sometimes even work that seems finished has not really ended. MEPO began its Montessori work with children in Kabul over...