In the News

Changemaker: Julia Bolz—Ayni Education International with Respect
June 2010 Global Washington Article. By talking with Julia Bolz, you would really gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of respect.

Seattle woman builds a future for girls amid war in Afghanistan
January 3rd, 2010 Seattle Times article and video by Hal Bernton staff reporter.
In northern Afghanistan, Julia Bolz of Seattle is achieving what was once unthinkable: opening school doors to girls. These students are part of the first generation of Afghan girls to get an education. Students at Coe Elementary in Seattle raised nearly $4,000 to help build the school, and their fundraising efforts continue.

Julia Bolz Discusses Journey with an Afghan School on NPR
Interview on KUOW FM in Seattle (December 15, 2009)

Julia Bolz Shares Her Thoughts on BigThink

Additional Articles about Ayni

Program gives Aspen a taste of Afghanistan
by C. Agar, The Aspen Times, Jan. 15, 2007.

Journey with an Afghan School
by L. Reed, FACES, Mar. 2006.

Building a school one cupcake at a time
Queen Anne News, Mar. 29, 2006.

Donations help build Afghan school for girls
by R. Zabel, Queen Anne News, Feb. 15, 2005.

Project of Giving Becomes a Lesson in Living
by D. Bach, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Dec. 28, 2004.

Choir Concert Raises Money for Refugee Aid
by D. Wong, Ballard News-Tribune, Apr. 30, 2003.

Coe Pupils Reach out to Girls in Afghanistan
Dec. 2002.

Connecting to a War-Torn World Away
by P. Wissel, Queen Anne/Magnolia News, Dec. 11, 2002.

Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror
by J. Bolz, Eastside Journal, June 29, 2002.

In Afghanistan, these Folks are Working from the Heart
by J. Bolz, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 9, 2002.