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Dear Bpeacers,
WHY DOES AFGHANISTAN NEED BPEACE?
Because Afghanistan needs women's rights, less migration--and more jobs!
Survey finds biggest concern for Afghan youth is unemployment
The future of Afghanistan lies with the youth, yet when asked to identify the biggest problem facing Afghan youth today, a majority of respondents to a recent survey said unemployment and
poverty.
Read more.
W
ith 40% unemployment, a record number of Afghans are leaving to pursue better opportunities elsewhere. Last year, more than 100,000 Afghans fled to Europe, and the exodus continues.
Learn more.
Peace talks are lacking a crucial voice
Major world powers are meeting in an effort to revive peace talks
in Afghanistan. But there's a critical demographic missing from the Afghan delegation: women. Read more.
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NEW AFGHAN FAST RUNNERS COMING SOON
To recruit 15 new Fast Runners, Bpeace Country Manager Balkhi and his team visited 180 businesses engaged in small-scale manufacturing or health and wellness, located in Mazar-i-Sharif and Herat. We are inviting 60 eligible candidates to apply. Look for volunteer opportunities starting in April.
Photo: Former Bpeace Fast Runner Zarghuna
at one of her three beauty salons in Mazar.
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CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (across programs)
Dari or Spanish speakers
: Virtually judge Fast Runner applications.
Sales growth consultant
: Travel to Guatemala to conduct a workshop on how to grow sales through product diversification and market expansion.
Business growth strategist
: Work virtually with Bpeace staff to create a Growth Blueprint template to shape the post-Bpeace 12 months for Fast Runners exiting the program.
Marketing and sales experts with B2B experience
: Work virtually with a small laboratory-testing business in Guatemala to help staff define their sales/marketing objectives and strategies.
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Early-Bird Special: PLAY FOR
PEACE on March 16
Last week to take advantage of the early-bird Play for Peace Casino Night ticket special!
Enjoy an exclusive evening of Vegas-style games, delicious food, and an open bar. Plus receive $200 worth of chips and a chance to win fabulous prizes. Invite your friends and colleagues to Play for Peace with you.
Buy tickets now.
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Work hard, play hard, pay it forward.
Marla Gitterman
Bpeace Chief Program Officer
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