Salam to our dear listeners. This is Borderfree Radio of Kabul, Afghanistan. Our first program on street kids was recorded on the 15th of February 2015. This radio program is broadcast weekly. We hope you will be our listeners. The purpose of Borderfree Radio is to promote a life of nonviolence in Afghanistan. We have as our guests today a few street kids. Let’s hear from them.
My name is Mahdi. I’m 14 years old and work in the streets polishing boots. I’m very tired of working in the streets. I ask the government to provide a place for me to learn a livelihood skill, so that my family’s financial situation can improve, and so that I can study. 
I’m Fatima and I’m 13 years old. I sell candies at Kota--Sangi. I don’t like to work in the streets. I want the government to build a school and to help with my family needs so that I can study. I wish to become a teacher.
My name is Ismael. I am 9 years old and I work in the streets. I polish boots. I can’t go to school because if I go to school, I won’t be able to work and so, I won’t be able to bring money home for bread. I’m not happy with work in the streets. I want a school to be built for street kids so I can study in peace.
My name is Rahul. I have a sister, a brother and my parents. I am 9 years old. I work in the streets and get 100 to 150 Afghanis per day, which I bring home in order to buy bread. A school should be built for us because I won’t achieve anything by washing cars.
Today’s program has come to an end. We at Borderfree Radio believe that love can open every border! Till our next program, Khuda Hafez!


Afghan Street Kids Speak From Kabul

Salam to all the dear listeners of Borderfree Radio.
In our program today, we will hear the voices of Afghan women.
Please introduce yourself.

My name is Mahnaz.
What is your greatest wish?
My greatest wish is for my children to live like other children. With regards to clothes, food, books and pens, my children don’t have as much as other children. My husband was martyred. 
Is there anyone to help you fulfil your wish?
First, God can help. Then, you, the Afghan Peace Volunteers can help too.
What can we do?
You have good teachers who teach the children well. You’re also helping us with our food needs.

My name is Sara.
What is your greatest wish as an Afghan woman?
My wish is to have a good life, to have enough food, to have a peace in which everyone is of ‘one hand’. People should have jobs so they can find bread for their children.
How can we help you fulfil your wish?
The Afghan Peace Volunteers had come to survey my house, and then they accepted me as a seamstress to sew the winter duvets, for which I got an income. My family was also warm under the duvets we received. Thank you for your help.

My name is Zahra. I have many problems at home. I have suffered much and have many worries. My mind is very scattered. I’m in debt. My wish is to pay off my debts, and to peacefully find food for my family. Thank you that I was able to get some income through the duvet project.

Thanks to all our dear listeners!
We hope you’ll follow Borderfree Radio. Remember, love can open every border! Till the next time, Khuda Hafez.


Voices Of Afghan Women Borderfree Radio

Two Afghans discuss what makes an Afghan a successful person.

Who is a successful Afghan

Welcome to Borderfree One Minute Radio! Years of war have destroyed family and societal relationships. I hear many people say that “I can’t trust anybody.” Even brothers can’t trust one another. We have with us Khan Agha, an Afghan Peace Volunteer. “Khan Agha, why is it that even Afghan youth don’t trust one another?” “It’s obvious. Poverty and racism. These days, even brothers will kill brothers for a few dollars.” Hmm….this is a big challenge that will take time to resolve. So Khan Agha, how can we build trust among youth? “We youth should accept, get to know and understand one another in a deeper way till this distrust ends.” Very good, for this reason, the Afghan Peace Volunteers have Team Building sessions for youth from different ethnic groups to become better friends. Till next week, Khuda Hafez, and remember, “Love can open every border.”

Afghan Youth Learn to Trust Again

Welcome to Borderfree One Minute Radio! Afghanistan has been ranked one of the most corrupt countries in the world, that is, there is ‘candy-money’ etc…. Today, we have with us Sayed Aman, a Computer Science undergraduate. Aman, why is Afghanistan so corrupt? “Unfortunately, it began with the lack of enforcement of the law, and has become a widespread ‘culture’”. If you need to pay a bribe to get your sister treated urgently in a hospital, would you and why? “Unfortunately, I would, as I would have no choice.” So, what can youth do to end corruption? “Youth can end corruption beginning with themselves, and not be afraid to struggle against corruption.” Till the next program, Khuda Hafez and remember, “Love can open any border!”

How can youth end corruption

Welcome to Borderfree One Minute Radio! People belief that ‘the world revolves around money’. It is surprising that there is a group called the Afghan Peace Volunteers and today, we have with us an Afghan Peace Volunteer, Amrullah. What is your motivation for volunteering? “I am motivated to love humanity and help fellow human beings.” When you tell people that you’re a volunteer, what is their response? “There are different reactions. Some laugh and ask, ‘What? You volunteer? Tell the truth, my son. How many U.S. dollars do you get?’” Why don’t Afghans believe that you work voluntarily? “Because everyone always works for money and the culture of volunteerism still doesn’t exist in Afghanistan. That’s why people don’t believe me.” Thank you for your time. Any youth can voluntarily participate in the different programs organized by the Afghan Peace Volunteers. Till the next program Allah Hafez and remember, “Love can open any border!”