Resources

CULTURAL INSIGHTS

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AFGHAN CULTURAL ORIENTATION

Complied by Anna Hampton, with additional content from Enjoy Afghanistan. 
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AFGHAN CULTURE: VIDEO PLAYLIST

The Lote Agency interviewed and Afghan Australian who provides tips.

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AFGHANS IN THE D.C. AREA

Information from Global Gates about the Afghan population in the DMV. 
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AFGHAN CULTURE PER CULTURAL ATALS
Learn core cultural concepts, national identity, community organization and more.

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AFTER THE LAST BORDER

Not at all specific to Afghans and twenty years old but depicts much of what refugees go through. Includes insight into how settlement agencies work. 
Available on Amazon.

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HEARTS FOR SALE: A BUYER'S GUIDE TO WINNING IN AFGHANISTAN

Farzana Marie's military oriented book provides some good cultural and linguistic insight. 
Available on Amazon.

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HONOR & SHAME
Though honor-shame is the primary “operating system” for 80% of the world, its remains a significant blind spot in the West. HonorShame.com offers tools and training.
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INSIDE AFGHANISTAN

John Weaver shares his years of his experience on a mission of mercy to a war-torn people.
Available on Amazon. 

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IN THE LAND OF BLUE BURQAS

Stories of sharing the love and truth of Christ to women in Afghanistan, by Kate McCord. 
Available on Amazon.

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SERVING AFGHAN REFUGEES
Developed by a couple of Latin American groups, this e-book will help orient you with regard to practices and principles. Click here.

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TRIBAL AND RELIGIOUS IDENTITY IN AFGHANISTAN

Boston University Professor, Thomas Barfield discusses the interplay between faith and ethnic groups in Afghanistan. 
YouTube lecture.