Bpeace in Afghanistan

Saturday, December 03, 2005

Bpeacers arriving one by one

Slowly we are all arriving to our Dubai launch pad . . .You can check off Steve, Kate and Marla. Susan due overnight . . .all of us catching the Sunday UN flight . . .Paula and Athena following on Tuesday.

Kate says the place has doubled in size since she was here in February. Whole city sections are literally rising from the sand. The din of construction is everywhere, even on the beach.

Catch you again from Kabul!

Comments:

You all deserve this brief respite. Enjoy the high thread count sheets, the sun, the service, safe food, a glass of wine, people who speak English, the clean air, clean streets, a warm breeze blowing through your uncovered hair, rice-free food, no knee-high mud...cause in a day...that all changes as you brave Kabul. Ray and I are thinking of you constantly (Ray with jealousy). Relish Dubai.
--Toni

# posted by  Toni M : Saturday, December 03, 2005

 

Hi gang! Am cleaning out old files on my laptop in preparation to come... Lots more packing.... I hate packing! Fortunately I've done a trip to Kabul in the winter once, so it won't be as challenging as last time...

Can't believe I'm flying in less than 48 hours, and you guys are already most of the way there! See you soon!

xo

Paula

# posted by  Paula Lerner : Saturday, December 03, 2005

 

Hi you guys,

I'm right behind you! I can't wait to join you on Tuesday. Travel safely.

Love,
Athena

# posted by  Athena Katsaros : Saturday, December 03, 2005

 

Just finished amazing calorie loaded dinner in a tent among the locals. Smoked apple flavored tobacco/charcoal out of 3 foot shisha (aka hookah) while Steve smoked a cigar . . .bad habits return in Dubai . . .thank god this is only a stop over . . .need to get to Kabul fast and start working!

# posted by  Kate Buggeln : Saturday, December 03, 2005

 

Susan blackberried me in the middle of the night our time that she has arrived safely in Dubai. We are set for our departure!

# posted by  Kate Buggeln : Saturday, December 03, 2005

 

Athena, you are truly inspiring. Thank you for including me on the news of your latest incredible adventure. The world is a better place because of you and your team, truly. Shelli

# posted by  Shelli Strand : Sunday, December 04, 2005

 

Blackberries are working in Dubai?

--Toni

# posted by  Tonim : Sunday, December 04, 2005

 

What a beautiful beach! Seriously, though, I'm really looking forward to following your trip and learning lessons for the Rwanda team. Can't wait to see more pictures. Be safe and have fun!

# posted by  Delilah : Sunday, December 04, 2005

 

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What is the purpose of this Bpeace mission to Kabul?
To accelerate progress with the women in our three-year mentoring program!
This mission will focus on three key activities:
1. One on one work sessions with each Associate to assess their business development progress, identify quick wins and develop actions plans to address problems and opportunities, working closely with US mentors to define next six months of work effort and focus
2. Business training with the Bpeace Associates and over 100 members of the Afghanistan Women's Business Federation and will include developing winning business plans, building a successful retail business, effective business marketing and developing a professional success map
3. Obtaining business funding and financing furthering our networks and relationships with potential donors for Bpeace projects and identfying and linking lenders for the women's emerging businesses

Who is paying for this Bpeace mission?
We are, out of our pockets. Bpeace members pay for their own travel on missions, thereby ensuring that donor funds raised go directly into programs for our women in the field.

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