Afsana Seesana

Afsana Seesana is a book by Shahnaz Qayumi.

Afsana Seesana is a famous Afghan folk nursery rhyme. (In the Dari language, the word “afsana” means story). In the past, literature was often written for children to learn the moral values of human relationships. In this context, Afsana Seesana promotes the magic of giving. In this book, children are encouraged to share their food,

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Like You and Me

“Like You and Me” written by Shahnaz Qayumi, M.A., is a book for children to explore and celebrate the vast diversity in our world.

As an early childhood educator and parent, Shahnaz Qayumi believes that we play a significant role in developing a child’s sense of acceptance, appreciation, and love. The earlier children are exposed to diversity in a positive light the more it will help our children admire the beauty in every culture.

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Neil Griggs

Neil GriggsNeil graduated from the University of British Columbia and has been a Project Management Consultant for over 40 years, undertaking the Construction Management of numerous small and large-scale projects, for Governments and the private sector in Canada, the United States and Australia.

His first project was coordinating the City of Vancouver’s first residential development on leasehold land.

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Zahir Faqiri

Zahir FaqiriMr. Faqiri is currently a Senior Fellow and Faculty Associate – Lead Greater Central Asia Initiative the Institute of Asian Research University of British Columbia. Having served as a career diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Mr. Faqiri has held high positions of professional responsibility at home and overseas ranging from a General Directorate to Minister plenipotentiary -Ambassadorial levels.

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Karim Qayumi, MD, Ph.D, FRCSC

Karim QayumiKarim Qayumi is a Professor in the Divisions of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Director, Centre of Excellence for Simulation Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESEI), Department of Surgery at the University of British Columbia. He is the Chair of the Canadian Network for Simulation in Health (CNSH); co-Chair of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) Simulation Summit 2009;

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Shabnam Hazrati

Shabnam HazratiShabnam was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. When Taliban took over, and girls were forbidden to go to school, Shabnam started primary school in Panjsher province. After the fall of Taliban she continued her studies at the Educational Psychology faculty in Kabul University. During university, Shabnam was working as an editor, producer and radio operator for Amozgar Radio. Shabnam’s work career started from here,

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