Greg Mortenson Appearing Near You!
Greg Mortenson travels the world and shares insightful commentary and stunning photography to educate people and promote awareness of the importance of primary education, literacy, and cross-cultural understanding about the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

• Greg Mortenson’s Speaking Schedule

Journey of Hope
In 2009, journalist Karin Ronnow and photographer Teru Kuwayama traveled to Pakistan and Afghanistan several times to document Greg Mortenson and Central Asia Institute projects. An in-depth 2009 publication of their visits titled, “Journey of Hope” can be downloaded by clicking the icon to the left. You may also request FREE hard copies from our CAI office. Click Here.

Central Asia Institute is proud to present our 1st edition of our electronic newsletter, Alima, which keeps you e-posted on our achievements and upcoming events. Alima (pronounced ah-LEE-mah), means a learned and wise female. An Arabic name of Hebrew origin, it stems from eilm, meaning knowledge in Urdu or a well yielding much water in Arabic. Alim denotes a male scholar in Arabic and Urdu, with Alima being the feminine form. This is dedicated to all the hard-working girls in CAI’s institutions in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Click Here.

The Girl Effect
The powerful social and economic change brought about when girls have the opportunity to participate in their society. Why girls? Adolescent girls are uniquely capable of raising the standard of living in the developing world. Girls are the most likely agents of change, but they are often invisible in their societies and to our media. The Girl Effect is rooted in the work of the Nike Foundation, which has been joined by the NoVo Foundation in a shared mission to create opportunities for girls, and for the world. Click Here.