The Journey from Guns to Dreams

"Many adults in Afghanistan express optimism in the future, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes released by WorldPublicOpinion.org. 83 per cent of respondents think things in the country are going in the right direction," reports Angus Reid Consultants.

The results of the poll reflect the reality in Afghanistan given greater role for Afghan youths in the areas of decision making, education, employment and opportunities for success.

Nonetheless, two imporant considerations must be taken into stock: a greater need for labour intensive programs to tackle the 'opium economy' in the war-shattered nation and a long-term commitment by the international community to keep these dreams alive.

Afghans have every reason to be optimistic. The present may have its stumbling blocks, but Afghans have a future ahead of them that promises them peace, stability, and prosperity.

To read the entire poll, view PDF file