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Nouruz Celebration Slideshow |
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See the latest slideshow of the children from the RAWA orphanages celebrating Nouruz or New Year. Read below a brief history of Nouruz written by RAWA. View the slideshow here.
Nouruz or New Year had a different meaning today in Afghanistan and
Iran. Once was celebrated by the people as the most joyful holidays of
all events of the year but now the religious fascists in both countries
have overshadowed Norouz by their religious holidays.
Tradition dates Noruz as far back as 15,000 years ago -- before the end
of the last ice age. The mythical King Jamshid symbolizes the
transition of the Persians from animal hunting to animal husbandry and
a more settled life in human history. Seasons played a vital part then.
Everything depended on the four seasons. After a severe winter, the
beginning of spring was a great occasion with mother nature rising up
in a green robe of colorful flowers and the cattle delivering their
young. It was the dawn of abundance. Jamshid is said to be the person
who introduced Noruz celebrations.
How the Afghan children who have been exposed to more than anybody will
understand the true strength of their ancient tradition. These kids of
RAWA orphanages try to keep their country's original tradition alive.
They took a day off to have a big party for Nouroz. |
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Pinwheels for Peace-Meru, Kenya |
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View the photos of the children in Meru, Kenya receiving their pinwheels. The pinwheels were provided by Unite in Peace. You can visit them at www.uniteinpeace.org. You can view the photos here. |
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RAWA Child SpotLight-Winter 2007 |
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Mahbooba, whose name means “loved one” in Farsi, is a young girl in Watan
Orphanage who has melted the hearts not only of her friends but also of
her entire school with her extraordinary talents and admirable conduct. Mahbooba
is from Nooristan, a remote area by the Himalayan Mountains where, according to
analysts, is the most backward areas in Afghanistan. When Mahbooba was taken to
Watan Orphanage 4 years ago the new surroundings were entirely alien to her.
This 11 year old orphan, who could speak neither Farsi nor Pushto (the common
languages in Afghanistan) now heads her entire
school with her incredible academic record. Despite being younger than other
children, she has been elected the current President of Watan Orphanage thanks
to her charm, her strong powers of leadership and her excellent communication
skills.
The common aims in establishing any
orphanage are to provide shelter, food and education for orphans and poor
children but the real success of an orphanage is truly evident when young
orphans like Mahbooba grow up and fully develop their talents, talents which may
have been lost were it not for the support and encouragement they find in the
orphanage. These are the children who can go on to rebuild their country and
make history. |
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Winter Vacation at Nahid Orphanage |
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The children have finished their exams and are enjoying a three month winter vacation. View the slideshow here. |
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