Nothing illustrates hope and new birth better than the transformation of a seedling to a living green plant. That message of hope is even more profound when it takes root in a country like Afghanistan.

President Karzai’s chief of staff asked GHNI to design and create the “Garden of Peace and Hope for Kabul” in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Culture and the National Gallery.

Garden visionary and architect Donald Malcolm shares,

“Considering the great travail, war and oppression which have plagued this city for many decades, it is our desire that the creation of this garden can stand as a symbol of peace and hope. In other words: a new beginning, a new birth. This garden should reflect joy and liberty of spirit; that which gives hope and encouragement. In its own way it should contribute to the desire for peace and reconciliation.”

This verdant sanctuary is more than just a garden. It exists to encourage the young artistic community in Kabul and Afghanistan and give them hope for a brighter future. Already exhibitions are being held and scheduled in the facilities that GHNI rebuilt and restored.

The impact of this project has created wide interest around the world, including the most noted garden magazine of Italy, which recently published a major article about the Kabul garden.

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