Bilingual and struggling

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Fariba

A bilingual parent tries to keep a native tongue alive at home, a problem faced by many immigrants. By Fariba NawaOctober 18, 2011The Christian Science Monitor Newark, Calif.My daughter Bonoo Zahra, age 3, began preschool in August, and my worst … Continue reading →

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The rising demand for overseas television: America’s United Nations of cable TV

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Admin

Satellite TV lets immigrants cocoon in their own culture. Does it also alienate? By Fariba NawaJune 27, 2011 The Christian Science Monitor Fremont, Calif. Afghan immigrants Fatima Majeed and Naseer Ahmadi watch an average of eight hours of television a … Continue reading →

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An Afghan village girl blossoms in the city

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Fariba

She ran from an arranged marriage into a Western household. Continue reading →

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A movie star rises from ruins of war

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Fariba

Discovered in a refugee camp, feisty Grandma Hamida has gained fame in Afghanistan, but not riches – despite a role in ‘The Kite Runner.’ Continue reading →

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Foreign female aid workers feel less safe in Afghanistan

Posted on August 9, 2002 by Fariba

By Fariba Nawa August 9, 2002 The Christian Science Monitor Kabul — Patricia Omidian looked up through her glasses. Her palm-sized diary was open to an entry on June 8 — the day a French aid worker was gang-raped by … Continue reading →

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Afghan women freer, yet a rise in fiery suicides

Posted on August 9, 2002 by Fariba

By Fariba Nawa August 9, 2002 The Christian Science Monitor Herat, Afghanistan – Sanaa was tired of living with 15 in-laws. Tired of daily fights with her mother-in-law. And tired of being treated like a “servant.” So last month, with … Continue reading →

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Afghan exiles get mixed homecoming welcome

Posted on June 26, 2002 by Fariba

Since February the United Nations has repatriated 231 Afghans from abroad.
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