What Taliban rule has meant for an Afghan American, personally and professionally

Sep 20, 2021
Homa Sorouri spent years working with international aid organizations in Afghanistan. It's "dreadful," she said, to see the work they did disappear.
People wait to withdraw money outside a bank in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Banks were temporarily closed after the Taliban seized power, adding to the chaos.
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Cruising for a purpose: Have fun and do good

Jul 27, 2016
After an all-you-can-eat buffet, how about laying cement floors?
Fathom passengers and representatives from the Dominican Institute for Integral Development present families with water filters.
Allison Keyes