Afghan Refugees 101: With Evacuation Team One’s Kristi & Jana

We enjoyed learning from two individuals who are passionate about rescuing people in great need.

“Can you get me evacuated because we’re being hunted?” - -anonymous 

Episode 17 - Listen Now

In This Episode…

We learn that there is a lot we can do to provide significant aid with minimal effort to people in crisis 

• [01.14] Where I was when 911 happened
• [03.22] Intro Jana & Kristi
• [07.24] Kristi shares about her heart for refugees
• [10.50] “I wanted to go get them and take them home” 
• [12:48] Life unraveled and a move to Afghanistan
• [14.45] The difference in culture
• [20.31] It’s about the people who are there
• [23.47] How fast life was actually deteriorating 
• [25.45] Combat interpreters wanted their families safe
• [31.50] Motivated to leave because things are that bad
• [34.02] People successfully evacuated to safety
• [36.33] The paperwork process discussion
• [41.08] Catch 22 of what you need to get out 
• [48.10] Staying alive for 800 days while a visa is processed?
• [50.10] A woman’s rights advocate trying to get people out
• [51.30] Being on the slaughter list 
• [55.47] The humanitarian crisis of starvation
• [60.00] What happens to the kids, especially girls?
• [65.00] What can you do to help people?
• [67.00] Keeping people out of refugee camps
• [77.00] Stories of families that need help right now
• [88.00] Closing thoughts

RESOURCE LINKS

Links to People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show

• Beneath the Veil
• Humanitarian Parole 
• Sponsor a Family
• Support Afghan Families - basic needs
• Donate Air Miles 

Kristi and Jana were our guests today. You learn more about their non-profit on Facebook here Evacuation Team One 

Episode 17 - Listen Now

Episode Length: 96 mins

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“These are people like you and me, who decided to take a stand… and got left behind.” - Kristi

“We have a chance to make a huge difference for these people” -Jana

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