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...

-All Ok After Earthquake

by | Oct 20, 2023

The last few weeks have been a heavy flurry of difficult times in the world, with the earthquakes rocking western Afghanistan and the human upheaval in the Middle East. Several of you have asked if all is ok with everyone in Kabul after the earthquake. So this is just...

-A New House for the GoF (House #4!)-

by | Jul 16, 2023

The month of June was spent in transition: after the decision to leave the Garden of Flowers house where the water well had run dry, the team searched high and low for a good place in a needy neighborhood. After three previous moves, they knew exactly what was needed:...