Back in August, I posted about Hafiza Qasimi, an artist whose work and studio had been destroyed by the Taliban and who was trying to escape so she could work again. Artists in Germany were raising the money Germany requires before they could even consider her for a visa. The full story is here.
Today–International Women’s Day as it happens–I learned that Qasimi has been granted her visa and could be in Germany as early as next week. To everyone who donated money, who would’ve donated money if they could have, who helped publicize her situation, and who wished her refuge and safety, thank you. She’s going to make it.
Notes from the U.K. 
That’s wonderful! Thanks for letting us know.
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The privilege is to have someone to share the news with.
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Good news ! Every once in awhile Justice gets Done !
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These days, with so much of the world turning its back on refugees, let us celebrate every one who reaches safety.
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Thanks for sharing this. It’s a much-needed positive story on International Women’s Day.
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The timing’s sheer luck, but yes, surely we do all need some good news.
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That’s great news. Well done to the fund raising German artists too!
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Absolutely!
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This is so good to hear.
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It really is, isn’t it?
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Wonderful! There is far more goodness that happens in the world than we realize. The press reports the opposite. Hafiza’s story should overshadow most.
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There is good. Often we have to shine a light into small corners, though, to find it–the places where people are far from the levers of power. For me, it’s a privilege to have any small part in this story, even if it’s only by publicizing it.
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Well said, Ellen, and so true.
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