Afghanistan
is probably best known in the world for its poverty, destruction,
terrorism and oppression. But Afghanistan is not just a ongoing
conflict. We are all half blind by the influence of the world of mass
media, seeing only one part of a story. Against this backdrop, are
the dreamers and visionaries. Artists, musicians, innovators,
activists, media moguls, and politicians. Just like any other
country – the dreamers and the free thinkers are often those whose
stories are quieter than the stories of violence and anger that shout
more loudly. That doesn’t make them less powerful.
Afghan
Dreamers is a book project that seeks to tell these stories; the ones
that draw a different picture of Afghanistan. A picture that shows
the innovation and inspiration that can be born out of destruction.
The
book will bring together interviews with 20 plus Afghan innovators
and dreamers, these include: the artist Shamsia Hassani, the musician
and filmmaker Ariana Delwari, the mayor of Kabul Muhammad Yunus
Nawandish, the bass player for District Unknown, Afghanistan's first
metal band, Abdul Qasem Foushanji and much more...
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the
artist Shamsia Hassani
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Afghan
Dreamers is a partnership between Sharp Stuff, an independent
publishing project, working on new ways of storytelling and
engagement, and Mountain2Mountain, a burgeoning nonprofit
organization. This is a project that amplifies the voice of these
dreamers. Forty years of war may have destroyed much in this region,
but these stories, these dreamers, show that it hasn’t destroyed
the pride and spirit of Afghanistan.
What
is very important is that they need your help to make this book
project a reality. You can help amplify these voices and show the
world that stereotypes need to be challenged and our eyes and ears
need to be opened. You can support this project and be
part of the story. It takes the global community to hear these
stories, believe in the dreamers, because it is the dreamers that
will change the world!
More
info
website
Afghan Dreamers
Photo
credit © Afghan Dreamers
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the
musician and filmmaker Ariana Delwari
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the
bass player for District Unknown
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the
mayor of Kabul Muhammad Yunus Nawandish
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