Sounds of LEAP: Recent Episodes
Leadership and English Advancement Program
The Leadership and English Advancement Program brings Afghan students to India for a 3 week immersive camp. Here, they share stories they created during the program.
Rahima and Hajira’s StorySpine about a boy named Ryan, and the girl he falls in love with.
Dawran and Khoshal’s StorySpine about Chris, a man who loses everything, but will he get it back again?
Rodaba and Mehrana interview Ms. Safia about her decision to start a business in the clothing industry.
Tamim and Mansoor interview Mr. Kalim about security issues in Afghanistan.----more----
Nazir and Hayedeh create a riveting adventure tale with a whole cast of characters - using only their two voices!
Mozaffar’s epic story of an animated character that sets out to return color to a greyscale world.
Tamim and Mansoor from Mr. Johnny’s class craft a classic tale of love and romance, LEAP style.
Abdul Wahid and Nila from Ms. Ruby’s class tell the story of a lazy student getting some help from a robot.
Nawid and Sohail ask Mr. Jamshid about the importance of youth solidarity for the development of Afghanistan.
Syed Ali Reza and Zohra discuss the education system in Herat with Ms. Hawa, a counselor from LEAP 5.
Nargis and Khwaga from Mr. Johnny’s class at LEAP 5 get coveted interviews with Mr. Tom and Mr. David about their leadership styles.
Wahid, Nila, and Muzaffar discuss whether or not girls should be allowed to take part in sports.
Parwin and Tamkin share a riveting short story involving high level politics and a police chase!
Hajira and Rahima interview M. Muzzafer, a fellow camper in LEAP 5, to get his perspective about other Afghan tribes.
Jalal and Nasratullah discuss the steps needed to pursue career interests in computer programming or security networking.