Canadian Voices in Afghanistan
Alongside Canada's diplomats and military are hundreds of Canadian civilians, working in a wide range of governmental and private agencies and organizations, to further efforts to rebuild Afghanistan. From helping Afghans to improve their ability to draft legislation that will have a national impact, to expanding the capacity of a village on the Afghan-Tajikistan border to govern itself, these Canadians are at the forefront of helping to create a peaceful and sustainable nation. "Canadian Voices in Afghanistan" brings you their stories.
Mike Clegg, Legal Advisor, IFES (International Foundation for Electoral Systems)
I am the legal adviser to IFES (International Foundation for Electoral Systems). IFES advisers work with UNDP to advise the Independent Election Commission and build capacity in their staff to run elections. Read the Q&A...
Ann Gordon Senior Consultant / Project Manager for the Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
I am a Senior Consultant / Project Manager for the Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA). For over 55 years, MEDA has been creating innovative and sustainable business solutions to alleviate poverty around the world-from Afghanistan to Zambia. Read the Q&A...
Documentary filmmaker Ariel Nasr
I am an independent documentary filmmaker, currently working for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). One of my projects is a documentary about the Afghan women's national boxing team, and another is a collaborative Web project featuring videos of Kabul residents that can be navigated according to the viewer's interest. Read the Q&A...
Melissa Rudderham, Program Specialist, Elect Project - UNDP Afghanistan
I work for the United Nations Elect project providing assistance to Afghan elections. The project channels international funding to the electoral authorities, which makes it – in dollar terms - the largest development project in the country. Read the Q&A...
Dr. Asmatullah Naebkhill, Director of the Aliabad Cardiac Research Centre (ACRC)
I am a cardiologist and director of the Aliabad Cardiac Research Centre at the Kabul Medical University. The ACRC is Afghanistan’s only cardiology teaching, diagnostic and treatment centre, and offers free services to Afghan patients. Read the Q&A...
Mike Capstick, Peace Dividend Trust Country Director
Mike Capstick is country director of Peace Dividend Trust Afghanistan, a non-profit organization whose projects are funded by the Government of Canada and UKDepartment for International Development. Read the Q&A...
Fouz Abdel Hadi, Canadian Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Justice
I work for the Canadian non-governmental organization CANADEM through its Canadian Governance Support Office (CGSO) in Kabul as a technical advisor on legislative drafting to the Government of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Justice. Read the Q&A...
Leslie Knott, Freelance Photographer
My current job in Afghanistan is working as a freelance journalist, including photography, video and production. Read the Q&A...
