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Rocketboom Spotlight on Nilo’s Story by Omar Khalifa. Nilofar Habibi, a presenter with Herat TV in Afghanistan, became a symbol of resistance for women journalists in the summer of 2008. In the face of death threats for working as a journalist, Habibi decided to keep working. This is her story. Created by Omar Khalifa assisted by Matthew Egan and Sara Kianpour (translation) with thanks to the Doha Centre for Media Freedom, Qatar. Music: ‘Twice’ by Little Dragon.

Joanne interviews David Mason of the Mobile Mini Circus for Children of Kabul, Afghanistan. MMCC is a non-profit organization staffed by local Afghan artists who organize educational programs and performances for children in a war torn Afghanistan. More videos of AfghanMMCC performances.