News | Medical, Educational and Peace Organization

17) Music and Peace and MEPO- A Link to an Important Work (Sept.10, ’13)

by allison | Sep 10, 2013

Dear friends and colleagues, We at MEPO would like to tell you about Mr. Hooshang Kamkar, one of most talented and internationally known composers of Iran. His compositions have brought the poetry of Rumi, Hafiz, Khayyam and other Persian poets closer to Iranian...

16) Fantastic book about the House of Flowers coming out! (Aug. 2013)

by allison | Aug 3, 2013

In 2003 and 2004, Judy Duchesne-Peckham of California visited Kabul and the House of Flowers. As a photographer, she was able to capture the beauty of the children and the place in a very unique and powerful way. Now she has decided to publish her work in a book in...

15) Powerpoint Presentations About the House of Flowers and Montessori Available (July 2013)

by allison | Jul 2, 2013

Allison Lide, Montessori teacher and Co-Founder/Education Coordinator of the House of Flowers, has made presentations about the House of Flowers as well as Montessori education philosophy.These powerpoints provide explanations about the House of Flowers and...

14) Some Potential Undertakings (details from the Summer Newsletter highlights, July 2013)

by allison | Jul 1, 2013

Hitting the Big Time! The House of Flowers might be in the movies! Anna Lee, a Montessori teacher and head of school who presented at a TEDx talk about Montessori education, is in the process of attaining support to produce a documentary film about Montessori programs...

13) Summer Newsletter July 2013 – Plumbing,Movies and More at the House of Flowers

by allison | Jul 1, 2013

Dear Friends of MEPO and the House of Flowers, It is summer in Kabul. For the children of the House of Flowers, that means lots of time to play in the backyard before cooling off in the shade, enjoying luscious watermelon. For the adults, this year that means Ramadan,...

12) Newsletter – Winter to Spring 2013 (Sent out on March 14, 2013)

by allison | Mar 14, 2013

This newsletter was sent to MEPO Friends via email on March 14, 2013. Dear MEPO Friends, The harsh winter of Afghanistan is slowly coming to an end, and the first day of spring, March 21, is approaching. That day, Naw Ruz, is the Afghan/Iranian New Year. All...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »