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Einaudi Center for International Studies

Cornell University

How One Alumna Is Assisting Many Afghans

“Seeds of Peace,” by Sharifa ‘Elja’ Sharifi, visiting scholar at Cornell. “The woman in this painting is blowing dandelion seeds to send to different parts of the world. She says, ‘I am an Afghan woman. I can be part of the world. Please receive my voice,’” says Elja.
May 25, 2023

Part of the Scholars Under Threat Initiative

A group of Afghan scholars and students have found refuge at Cornell with support from sources including generous Cornell alumni.

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South Asia Program