Laura Bush meets with 17-year-old Farah Ahmedi, author of the book, "The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky," in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House. In her book, Farah, who now lives near Chicago, recounts her life in war-time Afghanistan White House photo.

Adopt-A-Minefield has launched The Farah Appeal, a campaign to raise mine action funds in honor of newly-named AAM Youth Ambassador. Farah, who lost her leg to a landmine ten years ago recently won ‘The Story of My Life’ competition,

“Farah Ahmedi is a reminder on how a human spirit can overcome tremendous obstacles in Life. She has a magnificent spirit ” Handsonsite CEO. Handsonsite will be there for her second journey, her Legal education in DC.

Handsonsite is the official sponsors of Mariam Wafa Website, upcoming musical Tours, CD’s and DVD’s “Mariam Wafa is one of the best Afghan female Artists, her work is recognized all over Afghan community, she has talent and understands the needs for a female voice from Afghanistan.” Handsonsite CEO For more Information, about her new CD’s, Tours, and DVD details, visit Mariam Wafa website at http://www.mariam.com/

“Afghanistan never won a medal at the Olympics; this will change in the next 6-10 years. We are investing in training arenas, sponsorships of the events, and Afghan Athletes. We sent the first female athlete in Athens 2004 in Afghanistan’s History.” CEO Handsonsite.

Mr. Wasiqi did compete at the 1996 Olympics, and got a full scholarship fort his BS and his Residency in United States. He is looking to compete at 2008 in Peking China, and 2012 in London UK. This is a personal goal and his 3 Olympics.

For more information please go to:
http://www.olympic.org
http://www.nocafghanistan.com/