Education and Peace

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher Kolenda, who read Three Cups Of Tea was inspired to reach out to Mortenson (author and founder of Central Asia Institute) via e-mail in 2007. He writes:

"I am convinced that the long-term solution to terrorism in general and Afghanistan specifically is education.

The conflict here will not be won with bombs, but with books and ideas that excite the imagination toward peace, tolerance, and prosperity. "The thirst for education here is palpable.

People are tired of war after 30 years and want a better future.

Education will make the difference whether the next generation grows up to be educated patriots or illiterate fighters. The stakes could not be higher."

Each year, Peace Leaf Tea dontes 1% of all proceeds to Central Asia Institute.