Hope Amid Spiritual Hunger: Afghanistan’s Spiritual, Mental Health, and Reconstruction Challenges — Part 1 | Dr. Suraya Dalil
This episode presents the first part of the second Bareen Democracy Forum, held on May 16, 2025, titled “Hope Amid Spiritual Hunger: A Critique of the Taliban’s Approach and the Centrality of Metaphysical Needs in Afghanistan.”
Part 1 features Dr. Suraya Dalil, former Minister of Public Health of Afghanistan and former Ambassador to Geneva.
The discussion explores Afghanistan’s spiritual and psychological crisis and the importance of hope, identity, mental health, education, human dignity, and public participation in rebuilding the country.
Dr. Dalil discusses: • The importance of spirituality, hope, and identity in national reconstruction • Afghanistan’s healthcare and mental health challenges • The needs of women and youth • Education and public awareness as foundations for change • The role of women healthcare workers and community-based mental health services • The importance of physical and spiritual needs alongside food, healthcare, and security • The need for an inclusive and responsible future government • The role of Afghan society and the international community in supporting reconstruction
The episode includes Dr. Dalil’s full presentation, discussion, and Q&A.
Organized by the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID).
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