Officials Discuss Water Resource Development and Management at National Conference in Afghanistan
Posted by Robert Sauers / December 10, 2010
![Second Vice President Khalili addresses water conference in Kabul, Dec. 7, 2010. [Embassy Photo]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2010_1210_kabul_water_conf_m.jpg)
About the Author: Robert Sauers serves with the U.S. Agency for International Development in Afghanistan.
Second Vice President H.E. Abdul Karim Khalili and Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry joined a host of Afghan officials other international representatives assembled at the Second National Conference on Water Resources Development and Management of Afghanistan held at the Ministerial Palace on December 7 to celebrate progress made toward managing vital water resources in Afghanistan.
The goal of the conference was to foster collaboration among key organizations to address Afghanistan's water resource development and management challenges with the primary objectives of reducing poverty and improving public welfare.
Addressing more than 200 conference participants, 2nd Vice President Khalili said, "Afghanistan as a developing country… more »
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Recognizing Community Health Workers in Afghanistan
Posted by Robert Sauers / December 05, 2010
![USAID commends community health workers during annual celebration, Dec. 5, 2010. [USAID Photo]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2010_1205_health_workers_m.jpg)
About the Author: Robert Sauers serves with the U.S. Agency for International Development in Afghanistan.
In support of the United Nations designated International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health celebrated its annual Community Health Worker Day on December 5, 2010. Acting Minister of Public Health Dr. Suraya Dalil, USAID Senior Deputy Mission Director Robert Hellyer, other government officials, and international donors joined in recognizing the critical contribution of community health workers in Afghanistan and encouraging them to continue their voluntary support to their communities.
The event praised the contributions of the more than 22,000 volunteers throughout the country who deliver community level health-education, counseling, and services out of village health posts located… more »
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Kabul National Cricket Stadium Gets a New Look
Posted by Robert Sauers / November 23, 2010
About the Author: Robert Sauers serves at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
A large crowd of cricket enthusiasts watched today as Finance Minister Mohammad Omer Zakhiwal and United States Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry laid foundation stones to inaugurate the renovation of the Kabul National Cricket Stadium.
Because of the national team's exceptional success in many international tournaments, cricket in Afghanistan is gaining popularity. The growing number of players includes not only men, but women as well. More than 100 young women are currently playing cricket in Kabul and the Afghanistan Cricket Board is about to create a National Women's Cricket Team for the 2011 Asian Elite Cup Tournament in February 2011.
"Cricket in Afghanistan is more than a game. It is a means for bringing Afghan youth from different backgrounds… more »
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