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		Helmand Voices is part of IWPR’s Journalism Training and Reporting Project in Helmand Province. Over the past year, IWPR has been working with fledgling reporters in Helmand, increasing their skills in reporting and writing for print; now the project has branched out into radio production. more >>



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		Wahidullah Amani co-trainer Ahmad Nawid Nazary production assistant Jared Ferrie journalism trainer Hafizullah Gardesh vocal trainer and host Abaceen Nasimi project officer Jean MacKenzie country director & executive editor

7 Feb 08 | Helmand Voices 7

Media

Helmand Gets First Independent Journalists’ Association (2.14)

Group will help protect reporters’ rights in a difficult environment.
By Sifatullah Zahidi in Helmand and Wahidullah Amani in Kabul.

Reconstruction

Lashkar Gah Residents Welcome Paved Road (2.28)

City is beginning to get metalled streets at long last.
By Muhammad Hashim Noorani for IWPR in Helmand.

Drugs

Chance Missed to Cut Poppy Cultivation (1.56)

Farmers say they will return to poppy farming because authorities failed to honour a promise to pay one dollar per kilo of cotton.
By Alaudin Sultani for IWPR in Helmand.

21 Jan 08 | Helmand Voices 6

Economy

Illegal Money Market Subverting Afghan Economy (2.27)

Pakistani rupees are more common than afghanis in Helmand.
By Abdul Bari Sidiqi for IWPR in Helmand

Health

Polio Vaccination Works With Taleban’s Help (1.35)

The militants insist they will not let other humanitarian workers into the districts they control.
By Qasim Poya for IWPR in Helmand

War & Security

House Searches Anger Helmand Residents (2.48)

Residents say Afghan forces should accompany foreign soldiers.
By Sefatullah Zahidi, for IWPR in Helmand

3 Dec 07 | Helmand Voices 5

Drugs

Another Record Opium Harvest Likely (1.45)

Farmers say they are growing more poppy this year, despite government claims to the contrary.
Mohammad Hasan Hamkar, for IWPR in Helmand

Health

Uncleared Rubbish Makes Residents Sick (2.21)

People in Lashkar Gah want cleaner streets, and health experts agree it is a priority.
Qasem Poya for IWPR in Helmand

Social Issues

Sport Offers Chance to Beat Drugs (3.04)

Young people say there aren’t enough sports facilities.
By Matiullah Meenapal, for IWPR in Helmand

Culture

Taleban Silence Helmand’s Musicians (2.12)

Musicians say they are losing their livelihoods because of Taleban strictures.
By Ahmad Nawid Nazari, for IWPR in Helmand

War & Security

Kabul Neighbourhood Still Reeling a Month After Suicide Attack (1.45)

Fear stalks Karte Parwan residents and hurts businesses at the site of a bomb that killed 30 people.
By Aziz Ahmad Shafi, for IWPR in Kabul

Civilians Caught Between Taleban and NATO (2.39)

Victims of running battles and bombardment say they have had enough.
By Ismail Shariatyar, for IWPR in Kandahar and Helmand

Helmand Drivers Protest Police Extortion (2.40)

Officers are demanding money for safe passage on the province’s roads.
Mohammad Elyas Daee for IWPR in Helmand

Kids & Families

Girls Prevented From Attending School (2.16)

Education officials say the conflict has forced most schools in Helmand to close over the last year.
By Zainul Adedin Stanekzai, for IWPR in Helmand.

30 Aug 07 | Helmand Voices 4

Culture

Historic Fort Under Threat (6:05)

Why is the government demolishing a unique fortress to extend a police station?
Ilyas Daee, for IWPR in Bost Qala.

War & Security

Helicopter Noise Pollution (2:35)

Low-flying aircraft over Lashkar Gah are a source of irritation to locals.
Gulahmad Ehsan, for IWPR in Helmand.

Kids & Families

Private Schooling in Lashkar Gah (3:38)

New schools fill a gap left by the dilapidated state system.
Mohammad Hashem Samadi for IWPR in Helmand.

Between the Taleban and NATO (4:03)

Refugees from the fighting in Sangin gather in the provincial capital.
Allaludin Sultani, for IWPR in Helmand.

Social Issues

Garbage Problems In Lashkar Gah (2:10)

Uncleared rubbish in the street poses health risks.
Maiwand Mubariz, for IWPR in Helmand.

Culture

May the Best Village Win (4:04)

Local boys wrestle to defend their village’s honour in an age-old tradition.
Mohammad Hashem Nurani, for IWPR in Helmand.

Helmand’s Cultural Craze (2:26)

A new style of music sweeps the province.
Qudratullah, for IWPR in Helmand.

Going Home to a War Zone (2:39)

Life is tough for civilians in Garmseer as fighting continues.
Sefatullah Haridi, for IWPR in Helmand.

Going to the Fair (3:10)

Renewed popularity for traditional fairs where villagers come to buy and sell.
Mohammad Ismael Sheryatar for IWPR in Helmand.

9 Aug 07 | Helmand Voices 3

Social Issues

Private Clinics On The Rise (3:25)

Helmand residents resort to paying for healthcare as state hospitals cannot cope.
Matiullah Meenapal for IWPR in Helmand.

Driving Licenses For Sale (4:58)

Chaos on the streets of Helmand’s capital as drivers buy licenses rather than take a test.
Ahmad Naweed Nazari, for IWPR in Helmand.

Kids & Families

A Helmand Heroine (3:26)

Fawzia Olumi runs many risks to promote women’s affairs in the province.
Aziz Ahmad Shafee, for IWPR Radio in Helmand.

Culture

Eternally Engaged (3:34)

Men pay huge amounts of money to get married.
Zainullah Stanikzai, for IWPR radio in Helmand.

Everything For My Bike (3:28)

Young men in Helmand spend all their cash on motorcycles and accessories.
Hamkar Hassan, for IWPR radio in Helmand.

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