What has become of aid work in Afghanistan?
Dayna: I’ve heard there are more than two thousand new organizations registered to go into Afghanistan. Because of the war, the needs there have been brought to the forefront. Under Taliban rule, it was harder to get into the country, and aid agencies had to fight all the time against Taliban restrictions and demands. With the new government, aid agencies can make real progress. What would you see yourselves doing if you go back, and how would it be different this time? Dayna: I would want to help with the nutrition needs of children and help teach women to read and write. It also would be wonderful not to have to hide or feel afraid when interacting informally with Afghans. The people are so friendly, and under a new government, we would have more freedom to invite Afghans into our home and go into their homes. Upon your return, some people interpreted your comments as being very easy on the Taliban. Is that fair? Dayna: Some of the Taliban were very kind to us, especially two of them
