EPISODE · Sep 25, 2024 · 19 MIN
Scots aid worker Linda Norgrove's Afghan legacy
from The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson · host DC Thomson
The parents of Linda Norgrove, the Scottish aid worker killed in Afghanistan in 2010, speak to the Stooshie about her life and legacy. John and Lorna described their daughter’s determined efforts to help women in the country, one month after 19 students were able to come to Scotland to continue their studies. They talk about Linda’s adventurous spirit, her commitment to supporting young women in Afghanistan and the shock of losing her. They say how pleased Linda would be to see the opportunities open up for the students now safely studying in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow and St Andrews.
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The parents of Linda Norgrove, the Scottish aid worker killed in Afghanistan in 2010, speak to the Stooshie about her life and legacy. John and Lorna described their daughter’s determined efforts to help women in the country, one month after 19 students were able to come to Scotland to continue their studies. They talk about Linda’s adventurous spirit, her commitment to supporting young women in Afghanistan and the shock of losing her. They say how pleased Linda would be to see the opportunities open up for the students now safely studying in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow and St Andrews.
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