Over the weekend, I had typed the words to an article about Hafiza Malikbaba and her work with Rubia and its attempt to bring literacy to Afghanistan via the sale of embroideries. Today, Jim scanned some of the slides we have of pillows, purses, and patchwork, and of Hafiza herself, one wearing her burqa, and we have now added all the photos to the article.
Meeting Hafiza and her translator, Rachel Lehr, was a highlight of the summer in August 2006. I hope that you enjoy hearing about her intriguing stories of her life and that of her family, “after the Taliban,” in the poorest country on earth.
Patricia
