If anyone would like to donate to these women (the cost of a coffee will all add up if anyone can spare it) I have established a secure way of getting money to my lovely guide to pass on. Please see the link here: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/carriepatsalisafghan
@@carriepatsalis I would donate to those poor oppressed women and especially their children in a minute, but I have a hard time trusting any man from Afghanistan.. I’m worried he’d pocket the money and the women wouldn’t be able to tell u otherwise without being beaten.. 🥲
Your 'lovely guide' will take most or all of it to himself, no matter how 'nice' you think he is. You need to get donations to a woman direct, perhaps through a non-profit run by a woman and instruct them where it must be used and film it being handed out. That's how it works.
I met a girl from Afghanistan who was studying in the US. She gave me a marvelous hint to learn another language. She was learning Turkish. She said if you can find a book written in the language you want to learn, and you copy the words, writing every day, then when you hear the words ( she was in class only once a week), the words are already in order and correct in grammar and spelling so they stick with you. The fact that the children wanted pens and notebooks tells me that even the smallest child knows that words are their future. I pray that all of the Afghans can be free to live and move and have their being in learning in safety, growing in wisdom and compassion and happiness! Much love to them all! Thanks for this video!
Thank you for your video. It shows way more realistic truths than the other videos I have seen who are men going to Afghanistan, and they show how they had no troubles and so forth. But those videos by men seem clueless because their lenses did not show or speak of what life is like for females, etc. Im glad that you show what life is like for women while still respecting their country. I remember when those massive budda statues were blown up. I did not realize how huge they were. Such old history destroyed.
I felt exactly the same as you before I came re the male vloggers. The only thing I would say having been is that there would have been zero chance for them to have had a chat with women as it’s completely banned but I do agree that more comments about the disappearance of women from public view would be good. I can see on the world stage the Taliban even recently accepted a meeting with the UN whilst demanding women are not a topic of conversation. They are not keen on anyone discussing it.
@@JoJo-pn2cl It seems there is some hope for the women in Afghanistan, but it has gotten much worse, every day it gets worse, I worry for the women of Afghanistan, so much goes unseen. Thank you for sharing this.
When you gave the boys those coats I lost it. The first young man's smile was all I needed to set the tears off. He was so so so happy! And then the mother or whomever the woman wanted to give you tea to repay you for your kindness. Just beautiful! The small things we take for granted like a warm winter coat can mean everything to someone who doesn't have one. Thank you for sharing your experiences in Afghanistan. ❤
It was hard to hold it together that day.. what I didn’t film at the end was that the male elder of the village came out to greet me at the end and he looked at me with such gratitude and kindness, I will never forget him or his look either. These people need answers deserve support, it’s as simple as that.
@@carriepatsalis 100%. I would love to see the women able to provide for their families more. They need support from the world community as a whole. Again, thank you for sharing this beautiful culture, people, and country. It gave us a look we don't see on the news.
Thank you.. I was nervous doing it more because I was very conscious about putting people at risk asking them to talk … but to ignore it would have been completely wrong.
Hi Carrie, I just watched your video and found myself deeply moved. It’s currently 13:20 on Friday, August 9th, 2024, and I'm taking a break from my work here in Germany, where I’m employed in an IT firm. Originally from Afghanistan, I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to educate myself and work professionally in Europe. Despite this, I often find myself missing Afghanistan and experiencing a complex mix of emotions. Your video resonated with me on a profound level. The way you explain and present your content is genuinely heartwarming. I know many Afghans who would greatly appreciate seeing more of your work. Please continue with the excellent job you're doing. Thank you for your contributions and for sharing such meaningful content. Also, please extend my gratitude to your husband for his support, even if he may not have a direct role in your work. Bless you and your family. Warm regards, Q
Thank you so much! I love reading that you took a break to watch this, I really hope I was able to share some of the truths of Afghanistan including how hospitable local afghans are in the face of what must be difficult times.
all ah is a moon god, a pagan wor ship, that's why a cube where there tiny rocks are worship in the king of saud place..., calling itself a monotheistic doesn't mean true. satan is god too and is monotheistic....he is a deceiver, but the greatest of the deceiver is a ll ah......Jesus says, " you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."
@@ssimba2785 AFGHAN WAS PEACEFUL COUNTRY BUT THE UNISOVIET CAME TO COLONIZE THIS COUNTRY AFTER THE SOVIET WAS DESTROYED, NATO TRIED TO COLONIZE AFGHAN BUT FAILED TOO
@@drugoviic Well NATO being in Afghanistan for 20 years didn't bring anything good besides death and drug addiction like the tragic story of the husband of the woman in this video. Talibans in power on the other hand brought a 30% decrease in crime rate and destruction of 95% of opium fields, this is quite good comparatively.
Absolutely amazing. I follow Drew Binsky but his perspective is from a male. I have been wanting a female's perspective for so long. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
The strange thing is here is a woman travelling on her own in a county that is regarded as being dangerous for women she seems safe and protected. Then you have a couple travelling through India, and the woman got gang raped in daylight on the side of the road, and her partner got beaten up. It was on the news a few months back. Just makes you think.
It’s true you can’t believe everything you read about people and their cultures. As someone who has traveled around the world the two friendliest, most helpful/warm countries i have been to to are Jamaica (Montego Bay) and Russia (St Petersburg) which if i had believed the media i would never had visited them in the first place because i would have thought the people where crazy and super dangerous
I felt incredibly unsafe in India. Hired a private driver for most of the time. He made sure no one unsavory approached us. And was careful not to be on the small "highways" at night where using strip nails, cars are held at gunpoint and robbed. Whereas I felt super safe in the Muslim countries where the culture is so strict about not touching women that are not your immediate family. No one bothers you other than lots of stares bc you are an anomaly. :)
They rape and beat the women in their households silly. It’s not that women here are actually safe. How would you fare as a bought child bride in Afghanistan?
Thanks soooo much! I pray for these wonderful people ❤ to have equality, freedom, joy and a peaceful heart that blesses this sacred land. I'M glad for a better future... I hold you in my heart.Much love & Blessings. xxx 😊❤🎉
You did such a great job showing the darkest side of Afghanistan and millions of women. I wish whoever visits Afghanistan should show how abandoned and hopeless women in Afghanistan are.
Thank you.. there are lots and lots of positives in this country, but I really was horrified by the treatment of women.. I heard a few excuses as to the ‘why’, none of which stack up on even a basic level. It’s simply fanatical thinking at its absolute worst and it really lets the regime down.
Do you know any of the history of what life was like for the rural women and children (70% of the population) during the 20 years of American/nato occupation. There is a good article called "The Other Afghan Women" in the New Yorker (about three years ago) by journalist Anand Gopal. He speaks Pashtu and Farsi and he interviewed women in Helmand Providence and in Kandahar. You can find it at the New Yorker, of if you want I can send you a PDF. You will she why the rural people chose the Taliban over the corrupt occupation as the less of two evils. Gopal also wrote an excellent book called "No Good Men Among the Living). You can also look up "afghan zero units" on youtube. There wasn't much talk of women's rights, or the rights of children going to school when the usa was causing the deaths and suffering. Even the (more) fanatic Taliban of the 90s saved the people from a horrible civil war by mujahedeen warlords (both sides funded by usa, isa, and ksa. At the time of the warlord rule thing were even more strict against women, and rape was very prevailing. I could go on, just saying one needs to know the complicated history and look at it with some perspective. Thanks to God, the Taliban has at least brought peace to Afghanistan. It has only been 3 years, following 45 years of wars and corruption. And all this concern is coming from a govt (usa) that by sanctioning Afghanistan is causing crisis for the rural people (like they did in Iraq, Iran, and any country that they don't agree with. A long story. A country that has no qualms about supplying bombs to kill tens of thousands of children and women, etc, in Gaza. Nobody can go to school there, or work, nor could they in Iraq, etc. Women work in Kabul (banks, govt offices, airport, journalists, doctors) there are learning centers, and madrassas. Girls can have shops in Herat, some girls have a coffee shop, and also a restaurant. Did you see any of that Carrie? Ask your guides. Or check with my friend Somaya Monari who is a female tourist guide in Herat. She can show you women taking advantage of the new situation. Here is her brochure www.traveltoafghanistan.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE1Wf5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWegv7jAxCtFC4ytY9c0G4TcQBU6qGDANpObgzuCfoJipCydqNHvCRtxlA_aem_gVTrkuKPSY7TaYZ6kc4Dyw
Hi Carrie, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to you. Your warmth and calm demeanor are truly inspiring, and your beautiful smiles always brighten my day. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to me, and your good deeds will never be forgotten by those you’ve touched. I hope you continue to be happy and successful. 🌸🌼
Thank you for making these beautiful and educational videos Carrie. I love watching your content about country’s like Afghanistan. My heart breaks for the women who are no longer allowed to work or go to school. The people are always so polite and welcoming.
Thanks for watching.. this is the crazy thing, afghans are such lovely kind people, but the gender segregation rules from the unelected regime are like something from The handmaids tale.. if the regime could get with the times, this place would be heavenly.. I think it’s going to take a very long time for them to come round though.
@@carriepatsalisStop being so condesending & trying to push your values onto them. Ever think the reason they are such kind, respectful people with good morals is BECAUSE of their culture & values? In the UK we have young kids kicking 80yr old pensioners to death, highly sexualised kids, teen pregnancies, normalised culture of teenagers binge drinking & doing drugs, feral kids swearing at their parents, elders & teachers, broken families, single mothers, western countries have much higher rape, violent crimes, murder of women & kids than muslim countries following sharia law. Women & Kids are much safer there than in US, UK, Israel, France & other western countries.
@ no the school rules is only because there was a problem and the ogther they aren’t a lot of woman have free will and we choose wich law to get but feminist want to tell us that man and woman are the same but we women are different than men
@@hercules1377yes but a Person or Tourist is not able to such Problems.....thats a full political structrecof Patriachate....that a Woman is doing care work 7 days a week but Money is printed only to men work.....and making to many kids....good strong Social System cannonly help.Bit our capitalistic democracy where only stronger ganze Money ,so valled male work etc ist not much better .....working outside is not solution
Okay, _Taqiyyah_ Strawman . . . *Sahih al-Bukhari vol 5 bk 58:236* "Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) married 'Aisha when she was 6 years old, and _consummated_ that marriage when she was 9.” *Qur'an 65:1, 4* "When divorcing women, know their waiting period. For women past the age of menstruation, their waiting period is 3 months - and those who have _NOT_ menstruated yet as well." *Sahih al-Bukhari vol 7 bk 62 nr 64* “Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) married her when she was 6 years old and he _consummated_ his marriage when she was 9 years old” *Sahih al-Bukhari 6:298* Narrated By Aisha: "Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and I used to take a bath from a single pot . . . and He used to fondle me." *Sahih al-Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Nr 16* "Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said, 'Did you marry a virgin or a matron?' I replied, 'A matron.' He said, “Why didn’t you marry a young girl so that you may play with her and she with you?'" *Sahih al-Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Nr 151* Narrated By Aisha: "I used to play with the dolls in the presence of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), and my girl friends also used to play with me. When Allah’s Apostle used to enter (my dwelling place) they used to hide themselves, but the Prophet would call them to join and play with me."
yea, saves them from the gaze of men with ill intentions.... god doesn't make rules without benefit ... unlike the west where women are half naked with sky rocket rape crimes.
That's not Islam That's stupid culture, I am a new Muslim woman. Women can speak in Islam but speak appropriately as well all should speak with respect. Men and women. Women can speak this rubbish not from Islam and can't always believe the western media as they have agenda and I am from a western country.
These foreign journalists are the mouthpiece of their countries. She is giving misinformation on Bamyan Buddha statues. The real facts are different from what’s shown. Research on what really happened
@@sba9450 It's true Afghanistan follows Islam to the T and Islam is the most tolerant of other religions, they blew it up in a nut shell because people were dying of hunger and they were investing millions on the statues for it being a wonder of the world. It was like if Afghan life had less value then the statue made of earth. I can't really explain the depth of this.
Thank you Carrie for making a dedicated video on this point. I have many female Afghan friends who had to stop working and some had to leave the country as the Taliban threatened them since they were working for the former ministry or NGOs that were educating women or helping in other fields. It’s sad to see the veil that covers peoples eyes from the truth when it comes to sympathizing with women’s hardships. And you are right, we have a saying in Arabic, woman is a school. When you educate her, you educate generations. All women stand with each other regardless of race and ethnicity bcse we know what we deserve & share similar difficulties. And when we approach it from a respect towards another’s culture and practices and giving the space for people to be as they are, as you did, that’s the best way. Thank you! As a woman, I connect with other local women everywhere I go because we share a special bond and there is an intersectionality, esp if you are a mother ❤
You are so right about educate a woman and you will educate generations…. The decision makers in the regime need educating though.. most countries know this but they seem to be about 100 years behind
Why? How sad. Do you want America to free them? Taliban in reality is the best thing that happened to Afghanistan. They have taken their country into their own hands. away from the greedy and power-hungry West's clutch. They have made the country somewhat safe for women (women were getting raped/sold on the streets, public safety was in grave jeopardy, and lives were cheap). The country needs a lot of improvement and development. But they are slowly and steadily getting there on their own. The country is developing. But right now, Modern education is hard to come by even for men. But hopefully, they will overcome poverty, become a little bit more open-minded (It will come with development), and be able to educate both men and women separately.
@@carriepatsalis They will get there on their own accord. They have a traditional lifestyle, that is thousands of years old, you nor the West will change that. I also want to point out one more thing, many of these women are 'single moms' because of the war that YOUR countries decided to wage war in Afghanistan, killing their menfolk. Blame yourself for THAT part.
Since you are an Arab, you should know that the hijab is a religious duty. What do you mean by “the hijab”? Do you mean stripping them like Western women? Secondly, the Taliban does not threaten anyone, but rather issued a general amnesty for everyone who served with the previous government. I hope you are honest.
I just finished reading “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini and he describes Bamiyan and the Buddha statues in his novel. I am so glad that I got to see this video, it brought the book to life. It is tragic what Taliban’s return has meant for women, but hopefully soon the country will change for better for ALL of its citizens.
I have been meaning to read this book for ages.. will be interesting having been.. glad it helped bring it to life for you too 😍.. and yes here’s to the regime working out that they will need women educated and working equally to men in order to lift out of poverty.. currently they are trying to gain lift off with one engine.. won’t work.
How fantastic, Carrie, that you are a Brit visiting Afghanistan. I am a Brit too, and will be travelling the Silk Road next year. I had thought it was, sadly, off my list. I will definitely reconsider now. Thank you for this beautiful video. I'll be donating to your justgiving for the women and children there.
That’s very kind of you.. thank you! If you have any questions feel free to message me over on Instagram (same name).. just stick a comment on an insta post so I know to check (I largely ignore my messages…! 😅)
I get so excited to send your videos to my family who miss their home country so much, some who have not been able to visit for many years. You are an incredible human being for what you do! Thank you for choosing Afghanistan to document!!
The poverty may be a distraction and trials. But that is how the times of Jesus عليه السلام were like. Do not let the trials of this world hinder you. The majority of the inhabitants of Paradise are poor believers and the majority of the inhabitants of the Fire are women. It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awf رضي الله عنه, That the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "If a woman does her Five (Daily Prayers), Fasts her month (of Ramadan), guards her chastity and obeys her husband, it will be said to her: 'Enter whichever of the gates of Jannah (the Everlasting Gardens of Paradise) you want.'" [Musnad Ahmad » Musnad 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf رضي الله عنه » Hadith no. 1661 » Shaykh Al-Arnout رحمه الله classed it as Hasan li-Ghayrihi (Hasan because of corroborating evidence) » And It was classed as Hasan by al-Albaani رحمه الله in Saheeh at-Targheeb no. 1932]
The western corruption will hinder many women. The people of error receive worldly stuff so that a trial can exist. The Pharaoh beguiled his people with argument that they have the worldly stuff, while Moses عليه السلام were weak and poor among them. Do not let such tests become a test. If being being is what you covet, go to the UAE and you will find how riches can corrupt Faith. In order to protect Faith, the believers usually remain poor in this life. All the Prophets were poor except for Solomon عليه السلام. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ died while he was in debt to a jewish merchant for barley that he had mortgaged his shield in order to feed his family. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه repaid the debt. I feel sorry for uncovered western women. Those blue burkas became a trial for them, and hindered them.
Carrie - I applaud you for visiting the woman and children in Afghanistan facing a dire situation due to the Terrible Taliban Regime. We can only wish and Hope that things get better for the people of Afghanistan.
I went to a cafe the other day, the owner was from Uzbekistan. He asked me where I am from and I told him Afghanistan. He asked me if I like the taliban, I told him no. He said be careful. I said why? do you like them? He asked why don't you like them? I said because they don't allow women to work, He said 'look at the women here working, you think they are happy?' I said 'What about a woman who has no man to provide for her?' He replied 'No, I think there are exceptions'. Then a customer came and he distracted himself and never continued with the conversation and seemed cold towards me after that. Seeing what those women are going through in this video is just evidence that they don't care about the well being of women, they don't care about their circumstances. They just don't care! and so, after seeing this video, I still don't like them.
I agree with you, it is categorically wrong for a human to dictate how another human should live with regards basic rights of education and work. It’s just wrong. I am bored of some men trying to justify it. The thing is, be it on their heads.. one day in 40 years they can try and explain to their granddaughters why the country has remained poor and why she can’t have any aspirations.. and by then, blaming the west won’t wash.
The ideas behind women are 💯 unsafe.. remove education and equal job prospects and all you do is increase vulnerability for whole communities. I was shocked to witness what I saw. Unbelievably irresponsible.
You mean like the creation and funding of the Mujahideen (which would become the Taliban) by the CIA to destroy a socialist country where women went to university?
@@carriepatsalisI will give you some facts 1 Afghans never refused to give Osama to us , afghans asked US to give them some proofs , they will banish him out of their country 2 Taliban said they bombed bamyan not because of religious reasons but they wanted recognition and international community was not recognizing them. Once again sadly afghans assets are frozen and No1 is recognizing them. 3 Bhudism was not the religion of Arabs, Europeans or indian. It was the religion of afghans, our own religion. India destroyed Bhudism, killed Bhudists but No1 talk about that.
The Ottoman Empire ruled my country for 150 years. Ever since there few minarets are standing. Hungarians kept it for history. Hungary is a Christian country by religion AC 1000. Destroying those giant sculptures in Afghanistan was a shame. Reflecting very well on the current situation in Bangladesh. Just for a thought...
@@NotTheGirlNextDoor6 your heart should ache for the millions of Afghans used, abused, displaced, and killed by invaders for the past 40 plus years … these were just statues
I hope you have enjoyed your expedition to explore Afghanistan and helping some Afghan families with their kids through your journey in different parts of Afghanistan. Afghan people are the most kind, caring, and hospitable people in the world and I am sure you agree with me. GOD bless you and keep up the good work!
Thank you, Carrie for shining your bright light - unfortunately as many of us know - safety is a soft word for control. You cannot build greatness out of mass suppression and destruction of the feminine. You cannot cut off one side of yourself and thrive. These are hard lessons - but I trust many beautiful lotus's will grow out of that mud. Beautiful Afghanistan has so much to offer if set free. Much love, compassion, strength and support to the wonderful people of Afghanistan.
Well said! I 💯 agree..the concepts are absolutely not safe as I hope I have shown clearly.. it’s part of a culture that needs to move on and develop now.. most of the world was like this centuries ago and we all know it doesn’t work.
If set free from western imposed thinking. Afghanistan would have superseded all expectations. With the soviet and US tormenting it for years, for colonialist reasons, that's real terrorism. The virtue signalling with you guys is just astounding. You completely overlook the terror your countries meted on this people and want them to accept your ways such a shame. You somehow believe violence isn't a solution to your people's plight but a solution to others. Don't you see the hypocrisy in all of this? Let people find their way themselves and stop interfering with flimsy excuse to commit crimes against humanity.
Thank you for sharing your journey. It is just sad to see how the women and children in tht country are trying to cope with their day to day living. The ppl of this country are just too kind and friendly and the mainstream media will not portrait it.
Very good to share with him I think.. I have had long chats with my 15 year old boys (twins) and they can’t imagine a life without their female friends. They gain so much from a mix of friendships, ethnic groups, genders.
Everyone has a point of view, and in my opinion as a Muslim, European and American women are oppressed, but I agree with you that preventing education is wrong, but this is justified because Afghanistan has suffered from long wars that have exhausted the country, and because of economic sanctions.
@@MohdYaseen-gq5eq Maybe Palestine shouldn't allow Hamas to hide amongst their people (including Palestinian men, women, and children)-you know, while Hamas fires rockets into Israel. Or maybe you didn't want to talk about that part of the story.
It was one video that needed to be made. Whilst there are many things to celebrate in Afghanistan and I can say some huge wins, this is not one of them. If it changes, this country could be really exciting.
@@carriepatsalis do women in the UK have a right not to work if they wanted to? Especially single mothers? I heard they have to take their children to job centre every week to actively look for work. If they don't the government won't give them Universal credit.
This should come as no surprise to anyone (except those living in Woke, PC, CRT, Newspeak world): *Qur'an 4:34* “Men are in charge of women by what Allah has given one over the other. So righteous women are devoutly obedient. But those from whom you fear arrogance - advise them; forsake them in bed; and b___t them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand.” *Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 72, nr 715* "Aisha said, 'I have not seen any woman suffering as much as the believing women. Look! Her skin is greener than her clothes!'" *Sahih al-Bukhari 5825, Book 77, nr 42* "Aisha said, 'I have not seen any woman suffering as much as the believing women. Look! Her skin is greener than her clothes!'" *Sahih al-Bukhari 5210, Bk 67 Nr. 143* "We got female captives in the war booty, and we . . . . . . . them." *Qur'an 65:1, 4* "When divorcing women, know their waiting period. For women past the age of menstruation, their waiting period is 3 months - and those who have _NOT_ menstruated yet as well." *Quran 2:282* And get two witnesses out of your own _men._ And if there are not two men (available), then a man and *TWO* women.
Carrie , you are really more than a tourist, but a pure hearted and a real mankind person . Your calmness and kindness can’t be expressed! God protect you , a peacock-resembled British lady .
@@carriepatsalis Thanks for your respond.. you are a widely open-hearted and generous person , whose beauty and appearance is like rising sun and given golden hair .😁😁😁😁😁😁
Amazing video genuinely heartbreaking to see these kids in these conditions, I couldn't hold back my smile when you were handing them the notebooks and coats
I dont think the russian guy realized how mych privilege he has in saying "Afghanistan is one the safest places for me to travel". I am absolutely terrified to go anywhere near the middle east as a woman.
Don't mind me asking how many countries in middle east did you actually go to? And Afghanistan is not even in middle east. I went to Qatar and they allow you to do almost anything other than doing drugs and fornicating in public. I saw males and females everywhere and even at late night. Even in countries like UAE, Oman and a few other countries, women are safe to roam around even at late night.
These foreign journalists are the mouthpiece of their countries. She is giving misinformation on Bamyan Buddha statues. The real facts are different from what’s shown. Research on what really happened
Man its so sad what these women have to endure in this country. It's such a beautiful place with incredible people, food, art, and history. It's just a shame how restricted the women are there. I can't imagine trying to raise children all while not being allowed to work. If Afghanistan can change their rules on women I believe it will only increase the prosperity for everyone. I understand certain religious conservative views but when it's causing more harm than good it needs to change. I will definitely be adding the women of Afghanistan to my daily prayers.
@Therebelliousprince001 what kind of idiot are you. i am from Afghanistan and i never want Americans to give that money to Taliban. if they could directly spend on Afghanistan people that is better. but Taliban will use it to kill more people and ban girls from work and school.
@Therebelliousprince001 She is one person with a really good and golden heart, she is already doing more than what one person can be capable of. How about you as a human being or Afghan (suggesting from ur comment) do your part before raising your finger on others.
Just search and watch the video titled: "Afghanistan's Golden Age: The Land Where Women's Rights Were At Par With Western Nations | NewsMo". Afghan women had as much equal rights a British women at that time. I don't know if it was the soviet influence that westernized them. But they sure were quite advanced.
@@carriepatsalisyes thank you! I'm tired of all the trendy Afghan travel vlogs lately that just ignore the gender apartheid taking place in Afghanistan and pretend it's such a great place. They are part of the problem!
@@carriepatsalis you did well, I really appreciated. Actually people can't raise their voice or ask no to if they do they get killed or they are put in prison . At the moment more than 30000 people from other are in jails and money of they lost their life because of to much torture. Afghanis are suffering for many years exactly like Palestinian people.
How wonderful the Afghan people are! How truly sad it is that these good people have to try to survive under the Taliban. The women, the female children having no opportunity and condemned to destitution. There is an irony of the Bamiyan buddhas destroyed, the empty holes, as a metaphor for all that has been lost in the present day lives. Good work, Carrie
The local afghans are indeed the kindest people.. right now they have zero hope. As a country they will not be able to create, innovate, design, develop.. it’s like trying to fly a plane on one engine. Given that in the history of humankind, no country has ever performed well on the model of 50% of the population hidden away only good for making babies, serving food and providing a warm bed, I wonder how exactly the regime thinks they will solve their poverty, education and healthcare crisis.
@@carriepatsalisthey aleady developing whole country Building highways even railroads Did u check mega projects in Afghanistan Stop propaganding fake news I have friends from kabul After 2021 Islam doesnt stop nation to be develooped Goverment exploding with mega tens of bilions of dollars projects
I am so glad you showed this It is important to understand the truth of their lives in this country. It is a tragedy how women are treated. Also I remember reading about the Buddha's and being angered about this. Hopefully they can be repaired in time.
Thank you.. they really think they are doing right by women, but they don’t appear to see the damage it’s causing (and will cause to their economy long term.. it will sharply retract unless they change course). It’s frustrating to see. I have spent the last few years learning about how women specifically help economies to rise.. and there is nothing in that country right now which supports it.
It certainly is heartbreaking. I did some similar work among Roma women in N. Macedonia where many were uneducated and unemployed. Thankfully the future is brighter for the young ones there, not like Afgh. Thanks for shedding light on the situation. ❤
The thing I find crazy is that they are obsessed with extreme gender segregation.. so much so that they are happy to prioritise it over heath and the economy.. I keep wondering what their success model looks like. I see there is no successful country out there that looks like this.. literally none..
You have a beautiful heart Carrie, bamyan is where my parents come from. I was born in kabul. Love your videos. Enjoy your stay in my war torn country. Please forgive us if anyone shows u slightest disrespect.
@raziatokhi6283 yes she is lucky to be in Afghanistan. I wish I could go there right now, but I can't. Afghanistan is a country where not many people have the heart and courage to go to, and of course there are disrespectful people in every country. And do not worry I ask for apologies not you. I want every foreigner (tourists) to feel warm welcome in our country.
Why can’t we see women I like to see women please please I like to think good later i can have a good sleeping time thinking time please let us see women
Beautiful video and very beautiful action with the women and boys there. I am very happy to see that there are still charitable human beings. Greetings from Argentina
HI carri! I hope you doing great. From the bottom of my heart I thank you so much for everything you did to the World to make deference, to improve the gaulity life not just to the people of the Afghanistan. You are not just helping the people, you give them Hope, Love, kindness and wisdom. Pace 🙌🙏♥
So so sad and emotional for those single mothers who are struggling to make ends meet. I hope and pray that someday the women of Afghanistan have the opportunity to receive a decent education to be able to provide for their family if they ever find themselves in the situation these women have. So important. And your generosity and openness is truly heartwarming. A beautiful video ❤
Thank you and yes, they are really really stuck right now.. I can’t tell you how lucky it makes me feel to not be an Afghan woman.. that’s so sad to say.
Thank you for this- my Grandfather was Afghani but migrated to Africa as a young man. I never met him as he passed away at a young age but I pray one day I can visit Afghanistan as a woman and see that they are able to educate themselves and work etc.
What is this fetish with muslim woman! So weird. I can understand why taliban want to hide their women from white women. Go fix your own culture @@carriepatsalis
Thank you Carrie. This is heartbreaking and frustrating. Education is the key. I pray life improves for these beautiful people. Bamiyan is incredible! 😢🌻🇦🇺
Thanks for watching.. it’s incredibly frustrating seeing how they are managing women in their bid to ‘keep everyone safe’.. for them, all roads lead to gender segregation as the right way for a community to exist in a safe, sinless way.. the reality is quite the opposite (and they simply don’t get that curiosity builds hugely with abstinence… and we know that curiosity killed the cat..! ).. this current set up is basically like a covid lockdown on opium.
I really enjoyed seeing the hospitality of this beautiful Country, I pray one day the women and young girls will be permitted an education beyond 12 years, and receive permission to work, I'm sure they have amazing skills and could have their own businesses ❤
An incredible video! Showing the world how important it is to support these beautiful people which includes all the women waiting for sense to return to Afghanistan. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it.. my view is very much that the country can’t operate successfully in this way.. so they will continue in poverty until the point of change comes either from within the Taliban or it’s forced from the people. Sooner or later when they see their economy retract even more, their health levels plummet and their education, innovation and tech die on the world stage, they will eventually modernise.. locals said to me they expected this to be 100 years though.. I hope very much they wake up sooner.
Exactly.. they rely on patriarchy as a model but you have to hope you’ve been married off to a man who is firstly decent and secondly able to earn.. this system is so old and dated it doesn’t keep women safe as you can see.
You maybe forget Afghanistan was bmbed by american, british and other european for more than 20y.! Now their Money also blocked.! If today they accept darty western system under pressure, they would never be able to free themself.!
The question here is not only work ban for women in Afghanistan, it is also about not showing their face(even eyes) and not raising voice (namely no any speaking) in public places, women cannot walk outside alone too unless accompanied by male relative. Women even cannot talk loudly in their own homes, cannot sing too, cannot pray aloud even among only females. It is all thanks to Afghani law that was published/put into effort in mid August 2024, several days after this video was published... The dogs and cats have more rights that women in Afghanistan... The hell just started there... Even female medical assistants cannot talk to male doctors when checking up patients together etc, or while helping patients in emergency rooms etc, if to follow august 2024 law that restricts Afghani women rights. Talibans want to ban any education for girls in the future. Now girls can go to school up to 6th grade (until they are 11-12 y.o.??), but not allowed to study further than 5th grade/class. No higher education (college, university) is allowed too for girls/women from 2021 August. It means they want their girls/daughters marry at 11-12 year old? Someday girls will be banned from school forever, so will not learn the basics, i.e. how to read and calculate etc. Soon Welcome to baby incubators..and...welcome to stone age in Afganistan!
Dear sister carrie.. let’s not pretend that patriarchy is some made up stereotype. It’s deeply rooted in nature. It’s the basic symmetry proposed by God/mother nature/ evolutionary biology. While I do not agree with stances as extreme as the Afghan government , I won’t go for liberalism either. Look at what it has done to the department of society and family in the West? Divorce rates skyrocketing. People are ending up with pets rather than actual people. The dissatisfaction and chaos in the dating marketplace is on another level.The Institution of family is literally decapitated. The sarcastic part is women and man of western countries are now making online groups and bashing each other in podcasts 😂😂. One gender is blaming the other for the chaos that has erupted in the family and dating marketplace. Red pill , blue pill , Andrew Tate and all that sort of clown show 🤡. All of that sums up to the most dire consequence; dangerous depopulation. I don’t see any future for the white race after the next two hundred years. The problem is that human society does not work on individualism, which is usually assumed by the so-called progressives. Individualism may offer you temporary and very short-lived moment of joy. But the society is not designed to function on individualism for any longer than that. While I would agree that there are many restrictions in Afghanistan, which are unnecessary and an unIslamic. That doesn’t make the song called western version of liberalism right. No offence ❤
Glad you also showed the reality for women and the the truth that without lifting women up socially, educationally and economically the country will remain backward😢
The regime are doing some things really well, but their unnatural obsession with gender segregation and the resulting removal of women from all areas of society will be their downfall if they don’t change course. Up until Bamyan I literally felt like I had landed on planet men.. the most bizarre and surreal experience of my entire life.. and one I know will cost the country dearly if people don’t stand up against it.
@@carriepatsalisnothing will change for them and Afghanistan unless their men decide that women have the right to be treated equally. But why would they do this, unless it benefits them?! It will take generations if they are lucky.
@@jamdowndaughta Did women build Europe or men? The answer is men. Yes, women are half of society and are the foundation for us as Muslims, but within the framework defined by Islam. Islam does not prevent women from working and studying. These measures regarding education are temporary in Afghanistan, as the Taliban said.
@@هشامبربهwomen were queens in Europe, many of them have done very beneficial things. Excluding half the adult population from opportunity hinders economic development.
Now women are being banned from training as midwives. Thousands of mothers and babies will die as a result. It is beyond belief 🥲🥲 Having said that, it's amazing to see these beautiful, generous and humble ordinary people in this video, who we in the West know so little about. God help them🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yes they certainly have it incredibly difficult right now due to imposed dependence on men (who aren’t necessarily able to provide). As for the restaurant, had I been local I would never have been able to hear first hand lovely Alex’s stories of travel had I been an Afghan woman.. so even in their own society, they give more freedom to the British.
@@sabinereynaudsf yes, I saw her videos in Afghanistan and support everyone traveling there with good intentions. These people are suffering because of bigger issues and major setbacks of 40 year of destruction, how we show sincerity is important, these are tough proud people and stand up for their beliefs.. can’t just go there and criticize after your country has done more damage than anyone
Thanks a lot. Until now,I only knew about the people of Afghanistan and about it's beauty by reading books.And imagined the scenes.But today that fantasy has become reality through your content. Love from Bangladesh. ❤
Alright, you've convinced me to subscribe! I was so happy that you did bring forth the plight of women in Afghanistan, heartbreaking on so many levels. And what makes it worse, (if that is possible) is that they were getting a taste of more freedoms during the occupation...they could work outside the home, hold supervisory positions and even a place in the governing bodies. And then came the disasterous withdrawel of my country and I KNEW what was coming...and very quickly. First came the new "rules" and proclomations...most requiring new restrictions on women. I was so furious! And that poor, poor lady with no husband, how will she ever manage now? But most heartbreaking was her sweet little girl, what will she grow up to? 😢 I will be donating for sure.
Thank you so much.. it’s very very difficult for women right now.. we have to hope something changes for them.. if it does, this country could become really strong but there is no hope without change
I'm an old man and saw the buddhas of Bamyan in 1976 and actually climbed on top of them. They were wonderful as were the people, very warm and friendly.
I don't understand why Afghanistan is putting these sanctions especially on education I mean Aisha ra was a teacher herself and khadija ra was a businesswoman So I find it weird bcz what they're doing isn't even ialamic
Thank you so much! I hope I can try and bring some balance .. it’s not always easy, particularly when you hear the plight of women, but afghans themselves are incredibly kind and very gentle people.. I hope my videos bring that across as well.
They deserve the chance to help themselves through education and opportunity .. sadly the rules imposed on them do not allow for this right now.. lets hope things change
This is so sad.How all these people just seem so kind and they are being ridiculously oppressed. Even those young boys who are their families only future...they shouldn't have thay kind of pressure....and the woman and girls should aslo be allowed to thrive. I will never grasp how these people do not understand how they are destroying their country....and how they are forcing themselves into a horrifying future.
💯 agree with you.. I met many men who were so pressurised to earn for the whole family now their wives can’t work.. putting gender apartheid over education and subsequently health is totally misguided
That spot you keep showing with the hollowed out section of a mountain is where an ancient Buddhist statue stood, priceless work of human history, they destroyed it.
Hi dear i am from afghanistan i lives in England, you are So kind lady enjoy the afghanistan food, weather and your trip and take care yourself have a nice time ❤❤❤❤❤
I cried when Buddhas were destroyed and my heart still breaks today in 2024 seeing this. Thank you for going and meeting the local women and children, heartbreaking real life happening in 2024, in which men think it's ok to control women, It makes me so angry that these poor human beings with nothing are not even allowed to support themselves and be able to feed children, because of their gender, when will barbarian males realize without WOMEN YOU GOT NOTHING. Did you find any support within towns for these women and children. I also didn't realize it got to -32 wow
I felt the same.. and the crazy thing is that it’s just a few males at the top making these backward rules too because all the men I met (locals) were unhappy about it. I met educated men about to leave the country with their daughters to make sure they had basic rights such as education and the ability to walk in a park. It’s all to do with their ideas that men and women should never see each other, otherwise you have a world of sin, danger, damnation.. basically where we were circa 1754. Local afghans even said they knew their country was 100 years behind but that it would likely take 100 years to play catch up.. right now I wouldn’t disagree. The sad thing is seeing suffering that’s coming under the banner of ‘protection’.. it could be changed tomorrow but their mindset will not allow it.
@@carriepatsaliswhat do mean by fucking 100 years behind.please get out from Afghanistan.you distroy full world culture by brainwashed.i know it.I live in another country.please change your mentality
Yes their country is 100 years behind because of war, 40 years of invasion of USSR, US + NATO including your country destroyed Afghanistan HYPOCRITE :v
Bamyan Buddha is part of Hazara identity but Pashtun extremists always had this mentality of wiping out Hazara population and their traditions, culture & history. Terrorist Taliban (Pashtuns) destroyed Bamyan Buddha in 2001 and carried out Hazara genocide all over Afghanistan. Hazara genocide continues in Afghanistan in all shapes and forms. 😢
@@sinocamthey were probably Buddhist thousand of years ago, so even if they don’t believe in the Buddha it would have been nice to keep this part of history
@ArtiZetl of course this action is stupid. I was just a bit interested in the history of the area and I'm in generel interested of this switch of Buddhism to Islam. Therefore my question.
If anyone would like to donate to these women (the cost of a coffee will all add up if anyone can spare it) I have established a secure way of getting money to my lovely guide to pass on. Please see the link here: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/carriepatsalisafghan
I'm so glad you were able to visit before the recent laws regarding women speaking and laughing and exisiting in public 💔
@@carriepatsalis I would donate to those poor oppressed women and especially their children in a minute, but I have a hard time trusting any man from Afghanistan.. I’m worried he’d pocket the money and the women wouldn’t be able to tell u otherwise without being beaten.. 🥲
Thank you for creating this Carrie. I donated and I feel so honored to help.
Your 'lovely guide' will take most or all of it to himself, no matter how 'nice' you think he is. You need to get donations to a woman direct, perhaps through a non-profit run by a woman and instruct them where it must be used and film it being handed out. That's how it works.
The biggest mistake is allowing people like you in Afghanistan with foreign agents. Thats my opinion.
I met a girl from Afghanistan who was studying in the US. She gave me a marvelous hint to learn another language. She was learning Turkish. She said if you can find a book written in the language you want to learn, and you copy the words, writing every day, then when you hear the words ( she was in class only once a week), the words are already in order and correct in grammar and spelling so they stick with you.
The fact that the children wanted pens and notebooks tells me that even the smallest child knows that words are their future. I pray that all of the Afghans can be free to live and move and have their being in learning in safety, growing in wisdom and compassion and happiness! Much love to them all! Thanks for this video!
That’s a great tip.. something I need as I am appalling at languages!
Are pens and notebooks not allowed or are they expensive to the children’s family?
Thankyou to everyone for showing us. All the best to everyone.
@@kenyonbissett3512It may be difficult to obtain certain things outside of towns.
@@sarahstrong7174 excellent reason
Thank you for your video. It shows way more realistic truths than the other videos I have seen who are men going to Afghanistan, and they show how they had no troubles and so forth.
But those videos by men seem clueless because their lenses did not show or speak of what life is like for females, etc.
Im glad that you show what life is like for women while still respecting their country.
I remember when those massive budda statues were blown up. I did not realize how huge they were. Such old history destroyed.
I felt exactly the same as you before I came re the male vloggers. The only thing I would say having been is that there would have been zero chance for them to have had a chat with women as it’s completely banned but I do agree that more comments about the disappearance of women from public view would be good. I can see on the world stage the Taliban even recently accepted a meeting with the UN whilst demanding women are not a topic of conversation. They are not keen on anyone discussing it.
as a woman from Afghanistan that is better then when afganistan without taliban
Sending love to you. Thank you for sharing how you feel. ❤@JoJo-pn2cl
@@JoJo-pn2cl It seems there is some hope for the women in Afghanistan, but it has gotten much worse, every day it gets worse, I worry for the women of Afghanistan, so much goes unseen. Thank you for sharing this.
When you gave the boys those coats I lost it. The first young man's smile was all I needed to set the tears off. He was so so so happy! And then the mother or whomever the woman wanted to give you tea to repay you for your kindness. Just beautiful! The small things we take for granted like a warm winter coat can mean everything to someone who doesn't have one. Thank you for sharing your experiences in Afghanistan. ❤
It was hard to hold it together that day.. what I didn’t film at the end was that the male elder of the village came out to greet me at the end and he looked at me with such gratitude and kindness, I will never forget him or his look either. These people need answers deserve support, it’s as simple as that.
@@carriepatsalis 100%. I would love to see the women able to provide for their families more. They need support from the world community as a whole. Again, thank you for sharing this beautiful culture, people, and country. It gave us a look we don't see on the news.
@@sugarmagnolia1360😢
I got chills watching this. Thankyou for covering this so sensitively and with so much warmth and grace.
Thank you.. I was nervous doing it more because I was very conscious about putting people at risk asking them to talk … but to ignore it would have been completely wrong.
Hi Carrie,
I just watched your video and found myself deeply moved. It’s currently 13:20 on Friday, August 9th, 2024, and I'm taking a break from my work here in Germany, where I’m employed in an IT firm. Originally from Afghanistan, I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to educate myself and work professionally in Europe. Despite this, I often find myself missing Afghanistan and experiencing a complex mix of emotions.
Your video resonated with me on a profound level. The way you explain and present your content is genuinely heartwarming. I know many Afghans who would greatly appreciate seeing more of your work. Please continue with the excellent job you're doing.
Thank you for your contributions and for sharing such meaningful content. Also, please extend my gratitude to your husband for his support, even if he may not have a direct role in your work.
Bless you and your family.
Warm regards,
Q
Thank you so much! I love reading that you took a break to watch this, I really hope I was able to share some of the truths of Afghanistan including how hospitable local afghans are in the face of what must be difficult times.
Can we buy the beautiful wares on line?
@@carriepatsalisI’d love to buy some of these things on line.
all ah is a moon god, a pagan wor ship, that's why a cube where there tiny rocks are worship in the king of saud place..., calling itself a monotheistic doesn't mean true. satan is god too and is monotheistic....he is a deceiver, but the greatest of the deceiver is a ll ah......Jesus says, " you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."
God bless you, Peaceful.😢
Beautiful Afghanistan people…. Please God keep them from harms way and allow the people to live in peace and prosper. ❤️🏴
@shazzabbegg9934 What peace?
@@ssimba2785 AFGHAN WAS PEACEFUL COUNTRY BUT THE UNISOVIET CAME TO COLONIZE THIS COUNTRY AFTER THE SOVIET WAS DESTROYED, NATO TRIED TO COLONIZE AFGHAN BUT FAILED TOO
@@sutanastark9138 imagine thinking Taliban fighting Americans for 20 years brought them anything good, Nato tried nation building
@@drugoviic nope
@@drugoviic
Well NATO being in Afghanistan for 20 years didn't bring anything good besides death and drug addiction like the tragic story of the husband of the woman in this video. Talibans in power on the other hand brought a 30% decrease in crime rate and destruction of 95% of opium fields, this is quite good comparatively.
Absolutely amazing. I follow Drew Binsky but his perspective is from a male. I have been wanting a female's perspective for so long. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
You are very welcome, I am happy it was interesting for you ❤️
Drew feels exploitative for clicks and views. Just look at his thumbnails and titles
The strange thing is here is a woman travelling on her own in a county that is regarded as being dangerous for women she seems safe and protected. Then you have a couple travelling through India, and the woman got gang raped in daylight on the side of the road, and her partner got beaten up. It was on the news a few months back. Just makes you think.
Of course, it's a bit shame to look lustful let alone touch them in Afghanistan.
It’s true you can’t believe everything you read about people and their cultures. As someone who has traveled around the world the two friendliest, most helpful/warm countries i have been to to are Jamaica (Montego Bay) and Russia (St Petersburg) which if i had believed the media i would never had visited them in the first place because i would have thought the people where crazy and super dangerous
I felt incredibly unsafe in India. Hired a private driver for most of the time. He made sure no one unsavory approached us. And was careful not to be on the small "highways" at night where using strip nails, cars are held at gunpoint and robbed.
Whereas I felt super safe in the Muslim countries where the culture is so strict about not touching women that are not your immediate family. No one bothers you other than lots of stares bc you are an anomaly. :)
They rape and beat the women in their households silly. It’s not that women here are actually safe. How would you fare as a bought child bride in Afghanistan?
She’s safe bc she’s a foreigner. The local women are definitely not safe!
Thanks soooo much! I pray for these wonderful people ❤ to have equality, freedom, joy and a peaceful heart that blesses this sacred land. I'M glad for a better future... I hold you in my heart.Much love & Blessings. xxx 😊❤🎉
That’s really kind of you Ian.. thank you! Very much appreciated ❤️
You did such a great job showing the darkest side of Afghanistan and millions of women. I wish whoever visits Afghanistan should show how abandoned and hopeless women in Afghanistan are.
Thank you.. there are lots and lots of positives in this country, but I really was horrified by the treatment of women.. I heard a few excuses as to the ‘why’, none of which stack up on even a basic level. It’s simply fanatical thinking at its absolute worst and it really lets the regime down.
In your opinion as a Muslim, European women are also oppressed and miserable. Don't judge people by your principles and culture
@@carriepatsalisthe regime is down they only tell and show what they want the people to know .
Do you know any of the history of what life was like for the rural women and children (70% of the population) during the 20 years of American/nato occupation. There is a good article called "The Other Afghan Women" in the New Yorker (about three years ago) by journalist Anand Gopal. He speaks Pashtu and Farsi and he interviewed women in Helmand Providence and in Kandahar. You can find it at the New Yorker, of if you want I can send you a PDF. You will she why the rural people chose the Taliban over the corrupt occupation as the less of two evils. Gopal also wrote an excellent book called "No Good Men Among the Living). You can also look up "afghan zero units" on youtube. There wasn't much talk of women's rights, or the rights of children going to school when the usa was causing the deaths and suffering. Even the (more) fanatic Taliban of the 90s saved the people from a horrible civil war by mujahedeen warlords (both sides funded by usa, isa, and ksa. At the time of the warlord rule thing were even more strict against women, and rape was very prevailing. I could go on, just saying one needs to know the complicated history and look at it with some perspective. Thanks to God, the Taliban has at least brought peace to Afghanistan. It has only been 3 years, following 45 years of wars and corruption. And all this concern is coming from a govt (usa) that by sanctioning Afghanistan is causing crisis for the rural people (like they did in Iraq, Iran, and any country that they don't agree with. A long story. A country that has no qualms about supplying bombs to kill tens of thousands of children and women, etc, in Gaza. Nobody can go to school there, or work, nor could they in Iraq, etc. Women work in Kabul (banks, govt offices, airport, journalists, doctors) there are learning centers, and madrassas. Girls can have shops in Herat, some girls have a coffee shop, and also a restaurant. Did you see any of that Carrie? Ask your guides. Or check with my friend Somaya Monari who is a female tourist guide in Herat. She can show you women taking advantage of the new situation. Here is her brochure www.traveltoafghanistan.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE1Wf5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWegv7jAxCtFC4ytY9c0G4TcQBU6qGDANpObgzuCfoJipCydqNHvCRtxlA_aem_gVTrkuKPSY7TaYZ6kc4Dyw
@@carriepatsalisbut you are a bad person.your aim is very bad
Hi Carrie,
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to you. Your warmth and calm demeanor are truly inspiring, and your beautiful smiles always brighten my day. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to me, and your good deeds will never be forgotten by those you’ve touched. I hope you continue to be happy and successful.
🌸🌼
Amazing scenery and you’re an amazing traveller!
Thank you for making these beautiful and educational videos Carrie. I love watching your content about country’s like Afghanistan. My heart breaks for the women who are no longer allowed to work or go to school. The people are always so polite and welcoming.
Thanks for watching.. this is the crazy thing, afghans are such lovely kind people, but the gender segregation rules from the unelected regime are like something from The handmaids tale.. if the regime could get with the times, this place would be heavenly.. I think it’s going to take a very long time for them to come round though.
@@carriepatsalisStop being so condesending & trying to push your values onto them. Ever think the reason they are such kind, respectful people with good morals is BECAUSE of their culture & values? In the UK we have young kids kicking 80yr old pensioners to death, highly sexualised kids, teen pregnancies, normalised culture of teenagers binge drinking & doing drugs, feral kids swearing at their parents, elders & teachers, broken families, single mothers, western countries have much higher rape, violent crimes, murder of women & kids than muslim countries following sharia law. Women & Kids are much safer there than in US, UK, Israel, France & other western countries.
Gurl we can woork but grad 9-13 isn’t allowed temporarily
@@JoJo-pn2clare you from Afghanistan? Is it true what the media shows about the new laws that women can't get education etc ?
@ no the school rules is only because there was a problem and the ogther they aren’t a lot of woman have free will and we choose wich law to get but feminist want to tell us that man and woman are the same but we women are different than men
Thanks Carrie for being there and supporting the local Single Moms and their kids..😍
She supported no one … she took opportunities to demean poor Afghans and give a few penny worth supplies for photo ops tot
@@hercules1377😮😮😮
😮tu estuviste allí? No hables lo que no sabes ok
@@hercules1377yes but a Person or Tourist is not able to such Problems.....thats a full political structrecof Patriachate....that a Woman is doing care work 7 days a week but Money is printed only to men work.....and making to many kids....good strong Social System cannonly help.Bit our capitalistic democracy where only stronger ganze Money ,so valled male work etc ist not much better .....working outside is not solution
Okay, _Taqiyyah_ Strawman . . . *Sahih al-Bukhari vol 5 bk 58:236* "Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) married 'Aisha when she was 6 years old, and _consummated_ that marriage when she was 9.”
*Qur'an 65:1, 4* "When divorcing women, know their waiting period. For women past the age of menstruation, their waiting period is 3 months - and those who have _NOT_ menstruated yet as well."
*Sahih al-Bukhari vol 7 bk 62 nr 64* “Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) married her when she was 6 years old and he _consummated_ his marriage when she was 9 years old”
*Sahih al-Bukhari 6:298* Narrated By Aisha: "Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and I used to take a bath from a single pot . . . and He used to fondle me."
*Sahih al-Bukhari Vol 7, Book 62, Nr 16* "Allah's Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said, 'Did you marry a virgin or a matron?' I replied, 'A matron.' He said, “Why didn’t you marry a young girl so that you may play with her and she with you?'"
*Sahih al-Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Nr 151* Narrated By Aisha: "I used to play with the dolls in the presence of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), and my girl friends also used to play with me. When Allah’s Apostle used to enter (my dwelling place) they used to hide themselves, but the Prophet would call them to join and play with me."
The sad thing is, the women can’t wear their cultural dress and walk out in public. The niqab and abaya is the national dress now.
Same in Bangladesh where Islamic dress are not imposed
yea, saves them from the gaze of men with ill intentions.... god doesn't make rules without benefit ... unlike the west where women are half naked with sky rocket rape crimes.
So what is the law?
She is a western woman walking around without her face covered?
It’s not just sad, it’s a denial of human rights.
@@lovepeaceforall You may wish to change the word not to now.
What a kind heart you have❤ thank you for helping.
Now women cannot look at men or speak in public.. it's been 3 weeks since this was posted. Huge step back and pray for our sisters.
It’s awful news dealt by decision makers from the 12th century who are happy to see poverty rise.
That's not Islam That's stupid culture, I am a new Muslim woman. Women can speak in Islam but speak appropriately as well all should speak with respect. Men and women. Women can speak this rubbish not from Islam and can't always believe the western media as they have agenda and I am from a western country.
These foreign journalists are the mouthpiece of their countries. She is giving misinformation on Bamyan Buddha statues. The real facts are different from what’s shown. Research on what really happened
@@carriepatsalis
Watch other videos of women ‘s market. They are free people. This lady is a propagandist
@@sba9450 It's true Afghanistan follows Islam to the T and Islam is the most tolerant of other religions, they blew it up in a nut shell because people were dying of hunger and they were investing millions on the statues for it being a wonder of the world. It was like if Afghan life had less value then the statue made of earth. I can't really explain the depth of this.
Thank you Carrie for making a dedicated video on this point. I have many female Afghan friends who had to stop working and some had to leave the country as the Taliban threatened them since they were working for the former ministry or NGOs that were educating women or helping in other fields. It’s sad to see the veil that covers peoples eyes from the truth when it comes to sympathizing with women’s hardships. And you are right, we have a saying in Arabic, woman is a school. When you educate her, you educate generations. All women stand with each other regardless of race and ethnicity bcse we know what we deserve & share similar difficulties. And when we approach it from a respect towards another’s culture and practices and giving the space for people to be as they are, as you did, that’s the best way. Thank you! As a woman, I connect with other local women everywhere I go because we share a special bond and there is an intersectionality, esp if you are a mother ❤
You are so right about educate a woman and you will educate generations…. The decision makers in the regime need educating though.. most countries know this but they seem to be about 100 years behind
Why? How sad. Do you want America to free them?
Why? How sad. Do you want America to free them?
Taliban in reality is the best thing that happened to Afghanistan. They have taken their country into their own hands. away from the greedy and power-hungry West's clutch. They have made the country somewhat safe for women (women were getting raped/sold on the streets, public safety was in grave jeopardy, and lives were cheap). The country needs a lot of improvement and development. But they are slowly and steadily getting there on their own. The country is developing.
But right now, Modern education is hard to come by even for men.
But hopefully, they will overcome poverty, become a little bit more open-minded (It will come with development), and be able to educate both men and women separately.
@@carriepatsalis They will get there on their own accord. They have a traditional lifestyle, that is thousands of years old, you nor the West will change that. I also want to point out one more thing, many of these women are 'single moms' because of the war that YOUR countries decided to wage war in Afghanistan, killing their menfolk. Blame yourself for THAT part.
Since you are an Arab, you should know that the hijab is a religious duty. What do you mean by “the hijab”? Do you mean stripping them like Western women? Secondly, the Taliban does not threaten anyone, but rather issued a general amnesty for everyone who served with the previous government. I hope you are honest.
I just finished reading “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini and he describes Bamiyan and the Buddha statues in his novel. I am so glad that I got to see this video, it brought the book to life. It is tragic what Taliban’s return has meant for women, but hopefully soon the country will change for better for ALL of its citizens.
I have been meaning to read this book for ages.. will be interesting having been.. glad it helped bring it to life for you too 😍.. and yes here’s to the regime working out that they will need women educated and working equally to men in order to lift out of poverty.. currently they are trying to gain lift off with one engine.. won’t work.
Such friendly people. Thank you for doing this ❤️
How fantastic, Carrie, that you are a Brit visiting Afghanistan. I am a Brit too, and will be travelling the Silk Road next year. I had thought it was, sadly, off my list. I will definitely reconsider now. Thank you for this beautiful video. I'll be donating to your justgiving for the women and children there.
That’s very kind of you.. thank you! If you have any questions feel free to message me over on Instagram (same name).. just stick a comment on an insta post so I know to check (I largely ignore my messages…! 😅)
You have touched upon Afghan culture. Stay blessed!!!
Thank you 🙏
I get so excited to send your videos to my family who miss their home country so much, some who have not been able to visit for many years. You are an incredible human being for what you do! Thank you for choosing Afghanistan to document!!
@@maimanamazar they dont know how to use technology that easy ya bum
@@maimanamazar you would get a hard slap to the face talking like that from me
The poverty may be a distraction and trials. But that is how the times of Jesus عليه السلام were like. Do not let the trials of this world hinder you. The majority of the inhabitants of Paradise are poor believers and the majority of the inhabitants of the Fire are women.
It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awf رضي الله عنه,
That the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"If a woman does her Five (Daily Prayers), Fasts her month (of Ramadan), guards her chastity and obeys her husband, it will be said to her: 'Enter whichever of the gates of Jannah (the Everlasting Gardens of Paradise) you want.'"
[Musnad Ahmad » Musnad 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf رضي الله عنه » Hadith no. 1661 » Shaykh Al-Arnout رحمه الله classed it as Hasan li-Ghayrihi (Hasan because of corroborating evidence) » And It was classed as Hasan by al-Albaani رحمه الله in Saheeh at-Targheeb no. 1932]
The western corruption will hinder many women. The people of error receive worldly stuff so that a trial can exist. The Pharaoh beguiled his people with argument that they have the worldly stuff, while Moses عليه السلام were weak and poor among them. Do not let such tests become a test. If being being is what you covet, go to the UAE and you will find how riches can corrupt Faith. In order to protect Faith, the believers usually remain poor in this life. All the Prophets were poor except for Solomon عليه السلام. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ died while he was in debt to a jewish merchant for barley that he had mortgaged his shield in order to feed his family. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه repaid the debt. I feel sorry for uncovered western women. Those blue burkas became a trial for them, and hindered them.
Carrie - I applaud you for visiting the woman and children in Afghanistan facing a dire situation due to the Terrible Taliban Regime. We can only wish and Hope that things get better for the people of Afghanistan.
Watching from UK, hopefully your videos will create good impression and change western outlook towards Afgan under Taliban.❤
I went to a cafe the other day, the owner was from Uzbekistan. He asked me where I am from and I told him Afghanistan. He asked me if I like the taliban, I told him no. He said be careful. I said why? do you like them? He asked why don't you like them? I said because they don't allow women to work,
He said 'look at the women here working, you think they are happy?'
I said 'What about a woman who has no man to provide for her?'
He replied 'No, I think there are exceptions'.
Then a customer came and he distracted himself and never continued with the conversation and seemed cold towards me after that. Seeing what those women are going through in this video is just evidence that they don't care about the well being of women, they don't care about their circumstances. They just don't care! and so, after seeing this video, I still don't like them.
I agree with you, it is categorically wrong for a human to dictate how another human should live with regards basic rights of education and work. It’s just wrong. I am bored of some men trying to justify it. The thing is, be it on their heads.. one day in 40 years they can try and explain to their granddaughters why the country has remained poor and why she can’t have any aspirations.. and by then, blaming the west won’t wash.
@@carriepatsalis 💔😢
So there are no female doctors in Afganistan?
Anytime government says something is to keep us safe--it's almost always the opposite.
The ideas behind women are 💯 unsafe.. remove education and equal job prospects and all you do is increase vulnerability for whole communities. I was shocked to witness what I saw. Unbelievably irresponsible.
@@carriepatsalisCome to 5pillars and watch the video with abdul qahar balkhi
For this womans fans this will expose the liar she truly is
You mean like the creation and funding of the Mujahideen (which would become the Taliban) by the CIA to destroy a socialist country where women went to university?
Gov is tyranny
@@carriepatsalisbut your aim is very bad.you and like your person distroy full world.
Keep spreading the love. Thank you for brining insights to the states
I am a muslim and everytime i see any mention of the bamiyan buddhas, my heart aches. such a shame!
I hear you.. all of my Muslim friends say exactly the same.. it doesn’t reflect Islam at all
@@carriepatsalisI will give you some facts
1 Afghans never refused to give Osama to us , afghans asked US to give them some proofs , they will banish him out of their country
2 Taliban said they bombed bamyan not because of religious reasons but they wanted recognition and international community was not recognizing them. Once again sadly afghans assets are frozen and No1 is recognizing them.
3 Bhudism was not the religion of Arabs, Europeans or indian. It was the religion of afghans, our own religion. India destroyed Bhudism, killed Bhudists but No1 talk about that.
The Ottoman Empire ruled my country for 150 years. Ever since there few minarets are standing. Hungarians kept it for history. Hungary is a Christian country by religion AC 1000.
Destroying those giant sculptures in Afghanistan was a shame. Reflecting very well on the current situation in Bangladesh. Just for a thought...
@@NotTheGirlNextDoor6 your heart should ache for the millions of Afghans used, abused, displaced, and killed by invaders for the past 40 plus years … these were just statues
idol worshipping isn't part of monotheistic religions. it's what Abraham would have done. What idols do you see from the time of Adam?
I hope you have enjoyed your expedition to explore Afghanistan and helping some Afghan families with their kids through your journey in different parts of Afghanistan. Afghan people are the most kind, caring, and hospitable people in the world and I am sure you agree with me. GOD bless you and keep up the good work!
Thank you, Carrie for shining your bright light - unfortunately as many of us know - safety is a soft word for control. You cannot build greatness out of mass suppression and destruction of the feminine. You cannot cut off one side of yourself and thrive. These are hard lessons - but I trust many beautiful lotus's will grow out of that mud. Beautiful Afghanistan has so much to offer if set free. Much love, compassion, strength and support to the wonderful people of Afghanistan.
Well said! I 💯 agree..the concepts are absolutely not safe as I hope I have shown clearly.. it’s part of a culture that needs to move on and develop now.. most of the world was like this centuries ago and we all know it doesn’t work.
Which is why hate feminism.
@@carriepatsalisyou are a very bad person your aim is very bad.
If set free from western imposed thinking. Afghanistan would have superseded all expectations.
With the soviet and US tormenting it for years, for colonialist reasons, that's real terrorism.
The virtue signalling with you guys is just astounding. You completely overlook the terror your countries meted on this people and want them to accept your ways such a shame.
You somehow believe violence isn't a solution to your people's plight but a solution to others. Don't you see the hypocrisy in all of this?
Let people find their way themselves and stop interfering with flimsy excuse to commit crimes against humanity.
Thank you for sharing your journey. It is just sad to see how the women and children in tht country are trying to cope with their day to day living. The ppl of this country are just too kind and friendly and the mainstream media will not portrait it.
I watched with my thirteen year old son. I’m teaching him about how women are oppressed. Thank you for being so kind to these women and children ❤️
Very good to share with him I think.. I have had long chats with my 15 year old boys (twins) and they can’t imagine a life without their female friends. They gain so much from a mix of friendships, ethnic groups, genders.
and what about the women of paltine who are brutalised by zionists
@@MohdYaseen-gq5eq and what about the women and girls raped and murdered by Hamas.
Everyone has a point of view, and in my opinion as a Muslim, European and American women are oppressed, but I agree with you that preventing education is wrong, but this is justified because Afghanistan has suffered from long wars that have exhausted the country, and because of economic sanctions.
@@MohdYaseen-gq5eq Maybe Palestine shouldn't allow Hamas to hide amongst their people (including Palestinian men, women, and children)-you know, while Hamas fires rockets into Israel. Or maybe you didn't want to talk about that part of the story.
Thank you for your honest reporting on the plight of women in Afghanistan.
It was one video that needed to be made. Whilst there are many things to celebrate in Afghanistan and I can say some huge wins, this is not one of them. If it changes, this country could be really exciting.
@@carriepatsalis do women in the UK have a right not to work if they wanted to? Especially single mothers? I heard they have to take their children to job centre every week to actively look for work. If they don't the government won't give them Universal credit.
This should come as no surprise to anyone (except those living in Woke, PC, CRT, Newspeak world):
*Qur'an 4:34* “Men are in charge of women by what Allah has given one over the other. So righteous women are devoutly obedient. But those from whom you fear arrogance - advise them; forsake them in bed; and b___t them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand.”
*Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 72, nr 715* "Aisha said, 'I have not seen any woman suffering as much as the believing women. Look! Her skin is greener than her clothes!'"
*Sahih al-Bukhari 5825, Book 77, nr 42* "Aisha said, 'I have not seen any woman suffering as much as the believing women. Look! Her skin is greener than her clothes!'"
*Sahih al-Bukhari 5210, Bk 67 Nr. 143* "We got female captives in the war booty, and we . . . . . . . them."
*Qur'an 65:1, 4* "When divorcing women, know their waiting period. For women past the age of menstruation, their waiting period is 3 months - and those who have _NOT_ menstruated yet as well."
*Quran 2:282* And get two witnesses out of your own _men._ And if there are not two men (available), then a man and *TWO* women.
Carrie , you are really more than a tourist, but a pure hearted and a real mankind person . Your calmness and kindness can’t be expressed!
God protect you , a peacock-resembled British lady .
Thank you for the lovely comment.. beautiful horse in your picture too 😍
@@carriepatsalis
Thanks for your respond..
you are a widely open-hearted and generous person , whose beauty and appearance is like rising sun and given golden hair .😁😁😁😁😁😁
Amazing video genuinely heartbreaking to see these kids in these conditions, I couldn't hold back my smile when you were handing them the notebooks and coats
These people have been through so much.. I hope with time things get easier for them
Thank you for sharing the vedio from Bamyan and Budda, wish you have passed best moments all over Afghanistan.❤
I dont think the russian guy realized how mych privilege he has in saying "Afghanistan is one the safest places for me to travel". I am absolutely terrified to go anywhere near the middle east as a woman.
I understand you. My view is that sadly it’s local women that are at risk. They are the real
victims here, not the tourists
Don't mind me asking how many countries in middle east did you actually go to? And Afghanistan is not even in middle east. I went to Qatar and they allow you to do almost anything other than doing drugs and fornicating in public. I saw males and females everywhere and even at late night. Even in countries like UAE, Oman and a few other countries, women are safe to roam around even at late night.
Local women are in much more danger but we also should not underestimate the danger even to tourist women
We aren't safe alone ANYWHERE
Afghanistan is part of Central Asia, and not the Middle East
This lady is doing the Lords work, no matter your belief, we all believe in charity. We need more like her, thank you. ❤
🥰
@@carriepatsalisCome to 5pillars and watch the video with abdul qahar balkhi
For this womans fans this will expose the liar she truly is
@@carriepatsalisplease go out of Afghanistan.your aim is very bad.i understand it firstly.
@@tawsifurrahmanstudent8268 why is her aim bad? why dont u understand her aim before you lecture her to understand yours
These foreign journalists are the mouthpiece of their countries. She is giving misinformation on Bamyan Buddha statues. The real facts are different from what’s shown. Research on what really happened
Thank you for portraying the truth thank you. People often believe that everything is settled in Afghanistan but it is not.
I wanted to try and show all angles.. hopefully I have been fair in my approach
@@carriepatsalis As an Afghan lady I would like to appreciate your efforts thank you.
Man its so sad what these women have to endure in this country. It's such a beautiful place with incredible people, food, art, and history. It's just a shame how restricted the women are there. I can't imagine trying to raise children all while not being allowed to work. If Afghanistan can change their rules on women I believe it will only increase the prosperity for everyone. I understand certain religious conservative views but when it's causing more harm than good it needs to change. I will definitely be adding the women of Afghanistan to my daily prayers.
Afghanistan will prosper, they just need time inshallah
The crazy thing is that Islam promotes women’s education.. it’s so unislamic it’s wrong that they refer to themselves as an Islamic country..
@Therebelliousprince001 what kind of idiot are you. i am from Afghanistan and i never want Americans to give that money to Taliban. if they could directly spend on Afghanistan people that is better. but Taliban will use it to kill more people and ban girls from work and school.
@Therebelliousprince001 She is one person with a really good and golden heart, she is already doing more than what one person can be capable of. How about you as a human being or Afghan (suggesting from ur comment) do your part before raising your finger on others.
Just search and watch the video titled: "Afghanistan's Golden Age: The Land Where Women's Rights Were At Par With Western Nations | NewsMo".
Afghan women had as much equal rights a British women at that time. I don't know if it was the soviet influence that westernized them. But they sure were quite advanced.
Thank you miss for showing the difficulty and real life of innocent people in Afghanistan.
I felt I had to show it.. afghans are the kindest people.. they don’t deserve this hardship, they really don’t.. and it’s so unnecessary.
@@carriepatsalisyes thank you! I'm tired of all the trendy Afghan travel vlogs lately that just ignore the gender apartheid taking place in Afghanistan and pretend it's such a great place. They are part of the problem!
@@carriepatsalis you did well,
I really appreciated. Actually people can't raise their voice or ask no to if they do they get killed or they are put in prison .
At the moment more than 30000 people from other are in jails and money of they lost their life because of to much torture. Afghanis are suffering for many years exactly like Palestinian people.
Thank you so much for visiting our country. 🇦🇫
It was a pleasure 🥰
I love Afghani people true love from Indian brother ❤️
@@ShahPadayachee hey brother, Afghans and Indians have a long history of brotherhood.
🇦🇫🤝 🇮🇳
How wonderful the Afghan people are! How truly sad it is that these good people have to try to survive under the Taliban. The women, the female children having no opportunity and condemned to destitution. There is an irony of the Bamiyan buddhas destroyed, the empty holes, as a metaphor for all that has been lost in the present day lives. Good work, Carrie
The local afghans are indeed the kindest people.. right now they have zero hope. As a country they will not be able to create, innovate, design, develop.. it’s like trying to fly a plane on one engine. Given that in the history of humankind, no country has ever performed well on the model of 50% of the population hidden away only good for making babies, serving food and providing a warm bed, I wonder how exactly the regime thinks they will solve their poverty, education and healthcare crisis.
@@carriepatsalis Agreed 💯
@@carriepatsalisthey aleady developing whole country
Building highways even railroads
Did u check mega projects in Afghanistan
Stop propaganding fake news
I have friends from kabul
After 2021
Islam doesnt stop nation to be develooped
Goverment exploding with mega tens of bilions of dollars projects
I am so glad you showed this
It is important to understand the truth of their lives in this country. It is a tragedy how women are treated. Also I remember reading about the Buddha's and being angered about this. Hopefully they can be repaired in time.
Thank you.. they really think they are doing right by women, but they don’t appear to see the damage it’s causing (and will cause to their economy long term.. it will sharply retract unless they change course). It’s frustrating to see. I have spent the last few years learning about how women specifically help economies to rise.. and there is nothing in that country right now which supports it.
Bless you, it's so sad that the women are not allowed to provide for their children 😭
💯.. the rules in their country make prospering impossible
They don't have too were are their fathers?
It certainly is heartbreaking. I did some similar work among Roma women in N. Macedonia where many were uneducated and unemployed. Thankfully the future is brighter for the young ones there, not like Afgh. Thanks for shedding light on the situation. ❤
The thing I find crazy is that they are obsessed with extreme gender segregation.. so much so that they are happy to prioritise it over heath and the economy.. I keep wondering what their success model looks like. I see there is no successful country out there that looks like this.. literally none..
@@carriepatsaliswhy are you so obsessed with the opposite gendre, and why are you so obsessed with other peoples culture and religion.
Hi Carrie,
Love your work and the support you give to Afghan women!!💗
Thank you 🙏
m from Pakistan huge respect for Persian and central Asian Hazara Uzbek cultures in our region
Very heartwarming video, thank you❤
Carrie GOD Bless you that you help poor peoples
It was the least I could do .. it’s a very sad situation for them
Afghans are made poor by the western wars. Now shut up if people don’t understand and still believe the western media
You have a beautiful heart Carrie, bamyan is where my parents come from. I was born in kabul. Love your videos. Enjoy your stay in my war torn country. Please forgive us if anyone shows u slightest disrespect.
Afghan people are not disrespectful way are you apologizing ?She is lucky to be in Afghanistan .
@raziatokhi6283 yes she is lucky to be in Afghanistan. I wish I could go there right now, but I can't. Afghanistan is a country where not many people have the heart and courage to go to, and of course there are disrespectful people in every country. And do not worry I ask for apologies not you. I want every foreigner (tourists) to feel warm welcome in our country.
I didn’t have one bad experience.. I was treated with the utmost respect throughout 🥰
@@carriepatsalis ❤️
Why can’t we see women I like to see women please please I like to think good later i can have a good sleeping time thinking time please let us see women
Beautiful video and very beautiful action with the women and boys there. I am very happy to see that there are still charitable human beings. Greetings from Argentina
Thank you so much! I hope to visit Argentina one day 😍
HI carri!
I hope you doing great. From the bottom of my heart I thank you so much for everything you did to the World to make deference, to improve the gaulity life not just to the people of the Afghanistan. You are not just helping the people, you give them Hope, Love, kindness and wisdom.
Pace 🙌🙏♥
Thank you, it’s my pleasure 🥰
So so sad and emotional for those single mothers who are struggling to make ends meet.
I hope and pray that someday the women of Afghanistan have the opportunity to receive a decent education to be able to provide for their family if they ever find themselves in the situation these women have. So important.
And your generosity and openness is truly heartwarming.
A beautiful video ❤
Thank you and yes, they are really really stuck right now.. I can’t tell you how lucky it makes me feel to not be an Afghan woman.. that’s so sad to say.
When you forget or destroy your history and culture, you are destined to relive it... 😢😮
Thank you for this- my Grandfather was Afghani but migrated to Africa as a young man. I never met him as he passed away at a young age but I pray one day I can visit Afghanistan as a woman and see that they are able to educate themselves and work etc.
You have incredible heritage that I hope one day you can explore. 🥰
What is this fetish with muslim woman! So weird. I can understand why taliban want to hide their women from white women. Go fix your own culture @@carriepatsalis
Unfortunately, it will be difficult for the boys to study as they will leave school to work to provide for their family.
You’re right.. they will indeed likely have to go for simple jobs sooner.. they have alot of pressure on them
Thank you Carrie. This is heartbreaking and frustrating. Education is the key. I pray life improves for these beautiful people. Bamiyan is incredible! 😢🌻🇦🇺
Thanks for watching.. it’s incredibly frustrating seeing how they are managing women in their bid to ‘keep everyone safe’.. for them, all roads lead to gender segregation as the right way for a community to exist in a safe, sinless way.. the reality is quite the opposite (and they simply don’t get that curiosity builds hugely with abstinence… and we know that curiosity killed the cat..! ).. this current set up is basically like a covid lockdown on opium.
60 years ago my friend 😊spent 5 years in Afghanistan he raved about it
I really enjoyed seeing the hospitality of this beautiful Country, I pray one day the women and young girls will be permitted an education beyond 12 years, and receive permission to work, I'm sure they have amazing skills and could have their own businesses ❤
You are a real queen 👑 carrie . God bless you.❤
Thank you 🙏
An incredible video! Showing the world how important it is to support these beautiful people which includes all the women waiting for sense to return to Afghanistan. ❤
The day women are allowed back into government roles, they may eventually see more balance in a country that is fast becoming a playground for men.
Thank you Carrie for sharing all these wonderful videos and helping out those in need.
Glad you like them! 🥰
Thank you for this video! I hope the government hears you about women’s education and it’s worth to all.
Glad you enjoyed it.. my view is very much that the country can’t operate successfully in this way.. so they will continue in poverty until the point of change comes either from within the Taliban or it’s forced from the people. Sooner or later when they see their economy retract even more, their health levels plummet and their education, innovation and tech die on the world stage, they will eventually modernise.. locals said to me they expected this to be 100 years though.. I hope very much they wake up sooner.
If they don't want women not working they have to feed them and the kids too
Exactly.. they rely on patriarchy as a model but you have to hope you’ve been married off to a man who is firstly decent and secondly able to earn.. this system is so old and dated it doesn’t keep women safe as you can see.
You maybe forget Afghanistan was bmbed by american, british and other european for more than 20y.! Now their Money also blocked.!
If today they accept darty western system under pressure, they would never be able to free themself.!
The question here is not only work ban for women in Afghanistan, it is also about not showing their face(even eyes) and not raising voice (namely no any speaking) in public places, women cannot walk outside alone too unless accompanied by male relative. Women even cannot talk loudly in their own homes, cannot sing too, cannot pray aloud even among only females. It is all thanks to Afghani law that was published/put into effort in mid August 2024, several days after this video was published... The dogs and cats have more rights that women in Afghanistan... The hell just started there...
Even female medical assistants cannot talk to male doctors when checking up patients together etc, or while helping patients in emergency rooms etc, if to follow august 2024 law that restricts Afghani women rights.
Talibans want to ban any education for girls in the future. Now girls can go to school up to 6th grade (until they are 11-12 y.o.??), but not allowed to study further than 5th grade/class. No higher education (college, university) is allowed too for girls/women from 2021 August. It means they want their girls/daughters marry at 11-12 year old?
Someday girls will be banned from school forever, so will not learn the basics, i.e. how to read and calculate etc. Soon Welcome to baby incubators..and...welcome to stone age in Afganistan!
Dear sister carrie.. let’s not pretend that patriarchy is some made up stereotype. It’s deeply rooted in nature. It’s the basic symmetry proposed by God/mother nature/ evolutionary biology.
While I do not agree with stances as extreme as the Afghan government , I won’t go for liberalism either. Look at what it has done to the department of society and family in the West? Divorce rates skyrocketing. People are ending up with pets rather than actual people. The dissatisfaction and chaos in the dating marketplace is on another level.The Institution of family is literally decapitated. The sarcastic part is women and man of western countries are now making online groups and bashing each other in podcasts 😂😂. One gender is blaming the other for the chaos that has erupted in the family and dating marketplace.
Red pill , blue pill , Andrew Tate and all that sort of clown show 🤡. All of that sums up to the most dire consequence; dangerous depopulation. I don’t see any future for the white race after the next two hundred years.
The problem is that human society does not work on individualism, which is usually assumed by the so-called progressives.
Individualism may offer you temporary and very short-lived moment of joy. But the society is not designed to function on individualism for any longer than that.
While I would agree that there are many restrictions in Afghanistan, which are unnecessary and an unIslamic. That doesn’t make the song called western version of liberalism right.
No offence ❤
I absolutely LOVE how welcoming these folks were to you as well. My heart keeps being warmed.
They are truly beautiful people living in very hard times
Glad you also showed the reality for women and the the truth that without lifting women up socially, educationally and economically the country will remain backward😢
The regime are doing some things really well, but their unnatural obsession with gender segregation and the resulting removal of women from all areas of society will be their downfall if they don’t change course. Up until Bamyan I literally felt like I had landed on planet men.. the most bizarre and surreal experience of my entire life.. and one I know will cost the country dearly if people don’t stand up against it.
@@carriepatsalisnothing will change for them and Afghanistan unless their men decide that women have the right to be treated equally. But why would they do this, unless it benefits them?! It will take generations if they are lucky.
@@jamdowndaughta Did women build Europe or men? The answer is men. Yes, women are half of society and are the foundation for us as Muslims, but within the framework defined by Islam. Islam does not prevent women from working and studying. These measures regarding education are temporary in Afghanistan, as the Taliban said.
@@هشامبربهwomen were queens in Europe, many of them have done very beneficial things. Excluding half the adult population from opportunity hinders economic development.
@@هشامبربهand who makes men and humans alike? Women
Sad to see they treat foreigners better than the local women
Yes it’s like passport privilege gone completely wrong
Thank you for trying to help the women of Afghanistan.
It’s my pleasure ❤️
Child bride problem is also a huge factor in Afghanistan. So tragic
Epstein Island
Child bride problem is problem with Islam.Every country Islam invaded has gone to Hell
@@Pakistani_Dramas_Channel does either justify each other? I pray for children around you.
It's is rare, very rare.
But they must reach puberty first.
@@fyitbs123you are s ick!
Muslims in Afghanistan want to escape this rule. But British Muslims demanded that Muslim rule be applied in England.
Now women are being banned from training as midwives. Thousands of mothers and babies will die as a result. It is beyond belief 🥲🥲 Having said that, it's amazing to see these beautiful, generous and humble ordinary people in this video, who we in the West know so little about. God help them🙏🙏🙏🙏
Dont know which news is true, which news is just to tarnish the image of Islam.
So much heart! Such a mix of courage and compassion!!
Thank you for the video! What a difficult situation, to be a woman raising children and unable to work! The restaurant seating was so interesting!
Yes they certainly have it incredibly difficult right now due to imposed dependence on men (who aren’t necessarily able to provide). As for the restaurant, had I been local I would never have been able to hear first hand lovely Alex’s stories of travel had I been an Afghan woman.. so even in their own society, they give more freedom to the British.
@@carriepatsalis what a bunch of propagandistic BS … you’re a clown
@@hercules1377 Did you watch her other videos? She sure went with good intentions. Helped the local economy and local people.
@@sabinereynaudsf yes, I saw her videos in Afghanistan and support everyone traveling there with good intentions. These people are suffering because of bigger issues and major setbacks of 40 year of destruction, how we show sincerity is important, these are tough proud people and stand up for their beliefs.. can’t just go there and criticize after your country has done more damage than anyone
Thanks a lot. Until now,I only knew about the people of Afghanistan and about it's beauty by reading books.And imagined the scenes.But today that fantasy has become reality through your content.
Love from Bangladesh. ❤
Alright, you've convinced me to subscribe! I was so happy that you did bring forth the plight of women in Afghanistan, heartbreaking on so many levels. And what makes it worse, (if that is possible) is that they were getting a taste of more freedoms during the occupation...they could work outside the home, hold supervisory positions and even a place in the governing bodies. And then came the disasterous withdrawel of my country and I KNEW what was coming...and very quickly. First came the new "rules" and proclomations...most requiring new restrictions on women. I was so furious! And that poor, poor lady with no husband, how will she ever manage now? But most heartbreaking was her sweet little girl, what will she grow up to? 😢 I will be donating for sure.
Thank you so much.. it’s very very difficult for women right now.. we have to hope something changes for them.. if it does, this country could become really strong but there is no hope without change
Thank you for helping people God bless your life 💯
I love my country Afghanistan ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank you for visiting Carrie ❤
My pleasure 🥰
I'm an old man and saw the buddhas of Bamyan in 1976 and actually climbed on top of them. They were wonderful as were the people, very warm and friendly.
Oh wow that must have been incredible to see.. you’re lucky! And of course I imagine the 1970s were alot more open and tolerant..
Amazing video!! Im so glad people can see Afghanistan now. ❤
Thanks so much! 😍
The things these women have made are amazing and so very colourful too.
I was in Bamiyan in June and recognise those little boys you gave sweets to 😊 they were around the bhuddas when we visited
They were very friendly 😍
Hello carrie , as a Muslim i believe education is important for every human, men and women , i hope women allowed to start gettinf education soon
I don't understand why Afghanistan is putting these sanctions especially on education
I mean Aisha ra was a teacher herself and khadija ra was a businesswoman
So I find it weird bcz what they're doing isn't even ialamic
@@ashgaming2651isn’t it?? Why are they doing it then?
Didn't us frozen Afghanistan foreign reserve? How are they supposed to function without fund.
@@justapassione5554 Yes but Afghanistan was a hell even before America gone there
@userisdead2121 After millions died, did anything change in Afghanistan?
I've only just discovered your channel, Carrie. I'm really enjoying your objective and respectful views of different countries and cultures
Thank you so much! I hope I can try and bring some balance .. it’s not always easy, particularly when you hear the plight of women, but afghans themselves are incredibly kind and very gentle people.. I hope my videos bring that across as well.
Lovely people... so, so sad that this country's women and children are suffering so much.
They deserve the chance to help themselves through education and opportunity .. sadly the rules imposed on them do not allow for this right now.. lets hope things change
Fantastic job Carrie
Thank you 🙏
Incredible video with your nice and warm smile . Wellcome to my country
Thank you 🙏
I enjoyed your video again,
You are getting more comfortable with the people without being intrusive,keep up the good work 😊
Thank you so much! I am really happy you enjoyed it! 😍
I enjoy your content. Thank you! It must be a lot of work.
Your very humble kind person.I appreciated your all efforts on this vlogs. God bless you ❤
My pleasure 😊
This is so sad.How all these people just seem so kind and they are being ridiculously oppressed. Even those young boys who are their families only future...they shouldn't have thay kind of pressure....and the woman and girls should aslo be allowed to thrive.
I will never grasp how these people do not understand how they are destroying their country....and how they are forcing themselves into a horrifying future.
💯 agree with you.. I met many men who were so pressurised to earn for the whole family now their wives can’t work.. putting gender apartheid over education and subsequently health is totally misguided
You are a brave lady❤️
She is protected by her government if something happens to her they will lose hundreds in turn.
But her aim is very bad
@@tawsifurrahmanstudent8268 In what ways , please tell us?
Ssimba dont bother whoever this has been saying the same thing over and over again without explanation.
Hey dear Carrie,
I hope you had a great time in Afghanistan.
I really enjoyed getting to know the lovely Afghan people I met 🥰
@@carriepatsalisplease get out this country
That spot you keep showing with the hollowed out section of a mountain is where an ancient Buddhist statue stood, priceless work of human history, they destroyed it.
Hi dear i am from afghanistan i lives in England, you are So kind lady enjoy the afghanistan food, weather and your trip and take care yourself have a nice time ❤❤❤❤❤
Looking at your blogs makes me feel like I am traveling in Afghanistan.
I cried when Buddhas were destroyed and my heart still breaks today in 2024 seeing this. Thank you for going and meeting the local women and children, heartbreaking real life happening in 2024, in which men think it's ok to control women, It makes me so angry that these poor human beings with nothing are not even allowed to support themselves and be able to feed children, because of their gender, when will barbarian males realize without WOMEN YOU GOT NOTHING. Did you find any support within towns for these women and children. I also didn't realize it got to -32 wow
I felt the same.. and the crazy thing is that it’s just a few males at the top making these backward rules too because all the men I met (locals) were unhappy about it. I met educated men about to leave the country with their daughters to make sure they had basic rights such as education and the ability to walk in a park. It’s all to do with their ideas that men and women should never see each other, otherwise you have a world of sin, danger, damnation.. basically where we were circa 1754. Local afghans even said they knew their country was 100 years behind but that it would likely take 100 years to play catch up.. right now I wouldn’t disagree. The sad thing is seeing suffering that’s coming under the banner of ‘protection’.. it could be changed tomorrow but their mindset will not allow it.
@@carriepatsaliswhat do mean by fucking 100 years behind.please get out from Afghanistan.you distroy full world culture by brainwashed.i know it.I live in another country.please change your mentality
Yes their country is 100 years behind because of war, 40 years of invasion of USSR, US + NATO including your country destroyed Afghanistan
HYPOCRITE :v
Bamyan Buddha is part of Hazara identity but Pashtun extremists always had this mentality of wiping out Hazara population and their traditions, culture & history. Terrorist Taliban (Pashtuns) destroyed Bamyan Buddha in 2001 and carried out Hazara genocide all over Afghanistan. Hazara genocide continues in Afghanistan in all shapes and forms. 😢
That is wrong, no matter what your belief always respects others.
I thought hazara is schiit? Do hazara have any kind connection to Buddhism?
@@sinocamthey were probably Buddhist thousand of years ago, so even if they don’t believe in the Buddha it would have been nice to keep this part of history
@ArtiZetl
of course this action is stupid. I was just a bit interested in the history of the area and I'm in generel interested of this switch of Buddhism to Islam. Therefore my question.
Amazing reportage, thank you very much ❤
Another worth watching video❤ man!! I am getting big fan of your videos ❤❤
Thank you so much 😊