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Dedicated to helping disadvantaged children and families in Afghanistan, the foundation has a goal of creating opportunities for a new generation of Afghans. Bradley also discusses the history of the region as well and the impact of the recent withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<p>Links:<br \/>The Lamia Foundation &#8211; lamia.org<br \/>Alabama World Affairs Council &#8211; alwac.org<br \/>Troy University &#8211; <a title=\"http:\/\/troy.edu\/leadchange\" href=\"https:\/\/gate.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftroy.edu%2Fleadchange&#038;token=e1ab03-1-1638228923667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">troy.edu\/leadchange<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for a sneak preview of &#8220;Speaking Globally&#8221; the brand-new podcast from Troy Public Radio.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, host Walter Givhan speaks with John Bradley, who started the Lamia Afghan Foundation with his wife Jan in 2008. 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