Note: please write a short message in support of these kids to President Obama:
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ourjourneytosmile
October 22, 2009
The Afghan youth peace volunteers in front of their night vigil tent in Bamiyan Peace Park
We are waiting for President Obama
We hope to raise the voice of peace
We are raising the voice of peace in Afghanistan & in the world
We are waiting for Obamas answer
We are waiting for Barack Obamas answer
We are waiting for Obamas answer
We are waiting for Obamas answer
Abdul Ali in his sleeping bag, blowing steam in the freezing cold
The Afghan youth peace volunteers waking up
Abdul Ali & Zekerullah having their morning tea
The Afghan youth into the 3rd day & night of their peace vigil
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Thank you to Iraq Memorial to Life for standing with us
A group of peacemakers from Iraq Memorial to Life are standing with us in our Afghan peace vigil
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Updated
The human faces of the Afghan peace vigil for Obama
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Afghan Peace Vigil for Nobel Peace Laureate President Obama
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