Hamed Wardak Founds Ludus Clothing Line
Ludus is a new brand of apparel founded by CEO Hamed Wardak, which is both highly fashionable and environmentally friendly. Ludus’ technologically advanced materials combined with trendy, modern design focus on the cultural evolution of both the body and the mind, all while supporting socially conscious campaigns. The line has two branches; Ludus Athletics and [...]
Ludus Athletics Joins Forces with the US Association for UNHCR
Last year, on January 12th, Haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake. One year later, to the day, Ludus Athletics and the U.S. Association for UNHCR joined forces with hopes to aid refugees everywhere. The beginning of this project was celebrated at an event in LA, at the glamorous Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills. One [...]
The Nooristan Foundation’s Annual Gala
Last year, Afghan-American Hamed Wardak sponsored the Nooristan Foundation’s annual gala. The event supports rural development in Afghanistan. This video presents a number of guests and speakers who took part in the event.
The U.S.-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference
Last month, the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC), with founding vice-president Hamed Wardak, held its sixth U.S.-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference in Washington, DC. Over 375 businessmen and women were present, as well as representatives from financial organizations and government officials. The conference aimed to identify business opportunities in Afghanistan for United States companies, as well [...]
University of Montana Teaching Soldiers about Afghanistan
Soldiers who will be heading out to Afghanistan are receiving important training at the University of Montana. This is not military training, but rather is part of a pilot program aimed at helping the military service members communicate more effectively with their Afghani counterparts. As part of the program, the soldiers are learning Pashto and [...]
Afghanistan Government Approves Gold Mine Deal
Afghani activists and supporters like Hamed Wardak were undoubtedly pleased to learn that the Afghan government approved a multimillion dollar gold mine contract. This deal is the first Afghan mining project to be supported by private investors in the West. Officials from the US and Afghanistan hope this is just the first of many similar [...]
Fedayeen-e-Sol
One of the many organizations working to improve Afghani conditions is Fedayeen-e-sol, “Sacrificers for Peace”, co-founded by Hamed Wardak. This movement is one combining all ethnicities, which works to improve the country from the inside, by boosting the quality of everyday life and maintaining independence in a non-violent way. The organization defines itself as the [...]
Hamed Wardak Featured in BBC Interview
Listen to a recent interview of Hamed Wardak, son of the Defense Minister of Afghanistan, with the BBC. They discussed the goals of the United States presence in Afghanistan and the importance of that presence not only to the people of Afghanistan but also to the free world. BBC Interview with Hamed Wardak: Click Here
AACC’s 6th Matchmaking Conference
Earlier this month, the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce, with founding vice-president Hamed Wardak, launched its 6th Annual US-Afghanistan Business Matchmaking Conference of 2010 in Washington D.C. Afghani and American officials participated in the event, aiming to acquire information regarding business and investment opportunities in Afghanistan. The participants met with representatives of Afghani industries which work [...]
The U.S. Plans to Expand Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
The United States has recently announced its plans for a five million dollar expansion of its embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, as well as the building of two new consulates. The Washington embassy in Kabul is already the largest in the world, with almost 1,200 employees working there already. US ambassador Karl Eikenberry stated that the expansion [...]