
AFGHAN PROVERBS AND SAYINGS
ضرب المثل های دری افغانستان
د افغانستان پښتو متلونه
گفتار افغانها
- WINNER OF 12 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS
- MWSA 2016 SILVER MEDAL -
- NEXTGEN INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2016 FINALIST -
- READERS' FAVORITE 2015 BRONZE MEDAL -
- INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2015 FINALIST -
- IBPA BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 2015 SILVER MEDAL -
- BEVERLY HILLS BOOK AWARDS 2015 WINNER -
- LONDON BOOK FESTIVAL 2014 WINNER -
- USA BEST BOOKS 2014 FINALIST -
- READERS' FAVORITE 2014 AWARD WINNER -
- IPPY 2014 BRONZE MEDAL -
- WRITER'S DIGEST 2013 1st PRIZE -
- MWSA 2013 GOLD MEDAL -
FILMMAKER AND SOCIAL ACTIVIST
Mohammad Sajid Arghandaiwal (Part I)
Afghan documentary filmmaker, writer and peace activist
Mohammad Sajid Arghandaiwal is a documentary filmmaker from Kabul. He is becoming a prominent voice and social activist for peace. He is writing two books. He began with little more than an idea and a mobile phone.
He is the future of Afghanistan. He is 19 years old.... (more)
Read his interview with Edward Zellem (Part 1 of 2)
"The Seeker is the Finder:
A Young Afghan, His Mobile Phone, and Filmmaking in Afghanistan"
MOHAMMAD SAJID ARGHANDAIWAL
AFGHAN CELEBRITY AND THOUGHT LEADER INTERVIEWS
with Edward Zellem
FILMMAKER AND SOCIAL ACTIVIST
Mohammad Sajid Arghandaiwal (Part II)
Afghan documentary filmmaker, writer and peace activist
Some people talk about peace and development. And some people do things to make it happen. Sajid does both. His efforts call to mind the famous Afghan Proverb “Nekee-kun ba daryaa beeandaaz.” نیکی کن به دریا بینداز
It means “Do good for people, and throw your goodness in the river.” This proverb is from a Persian fable about a man who did good things for their own sake without expecting any reward, but in the end many good things came to him too.... (more)
Read Part 2 of his interview with Edward Zellem
"Social Media and Filmmaking in Afghanistan"