A TALK about working in Afghanistan was given to students at a Warrington college.
Jenny Blinkhorn, director for education at the Aga Khan Foundation in Afghanistan, took time out of a busy schedule to speak to Priestley College students.
Topics for discussion included the difficulties of working in a war-torn environment, security, aid versus trade and the armed forces. She also gave an overview of the country in general including its structure, its people and their way of life.
Students came from a range of backgrounds including World Development, Languages and Politics. All enjoyed the talk, before Jenny returned to Afghanistan the following day – where she will be based until April.
Youngsters were given a fresh insight into the country which differed from its media portrayal. They also learned how education can make a difference to the people’s lives.
Jenny said: “The students seemed really interested in what I had to say and asked some good questions. It is also always good to give a fresh insight into the country which need not be defined in people’s minds by just war.”
Pictured: Jenny Blinkhorn is joined by students Charlie McElroy, Adam Jukes, Mike Gregg and Beth Hicken, who are all studying the Sports Performance and Excellence programme and are interested in pursuing teaching careers.
Afghanistan: not just a war zone
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
