US-Afghanistan History in Light of bin Laden Demise

Posted on May 18, 2011 in Afghanistan, CUSAP, Hamed Wardak, Ludus Athletics

Hamed Wardak, in a recent article in Huffpost World, spoke about the death of Osama bin Laden, describing it as “one of the most singular moments of our lives. The man, whose death we do not mourn, launched terrorist actions around the globe and ultimately precipitated the involvement of United States (U.S.) forces in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan is where I was born, yet I have spent most of my life as a refugee because of external forces. My homeland has not known peace in more than 30 years, thanks to the Soviet invasion in 1979, the war of liberation against the Soviet occupation, the ensuing civil war, and the subsequent rise of the Taliban theocracy that supported bin Laden. Many of my fellow countrymen have also been forced to live elsewhere as refugees, but now is our moment to shine. The demise of bin Laden is simultaneously the dawn of a new era for Afghanistan. Consequently, we must seize this window of opportunity to build on progress made so far toward ridding the country of the Taliban and stabilizing it for a government that will be supported by the people.”

Hamed Wardak is an active Afghan, working for the betterment of relations between Afghanistan, Washington D.C. and the American People as well as the improvement in the quality of life for the people of Afghanistan.

 

 

Hamed Wardak and Ludus Athletics Philosophy

Posted on Feb 28, 2011 in Afghanistan, Ludus Athletics

The purpose of Ludus clothing is to “inspire authenticity, comfort, functionality, and style – both inside and out.”  In addition to clients looking and feeling good, Ludus CEO and founder Hamed Wardak wants them to “feel proud that they are making a difference to their community and world by purchasing earth-friendly, sustainable, organic, and socially conscious apparel.”  Hamed Wardak also believes the “Ludus consumer should feel good in their own skin, helping to inspire others and make a difference with how you live and what you wear.”

Hamed Wardak Launches Ludus Athletics

Posted on Jan 29, 2011 in Afghanistan, Hamed Wardak, Ludus Athletics

Hamed Wardak, CEO of Ludus Athletics, recently helped launch a UNHCR fundraiser in Los Angeles. Wardak, who recently founded the eco-friendly clothing company, explained that he “brought the United Nations Refugee Agency to Los Angeles for the first time to launch Ludus Athletics because LA is more socially concerned and athletic, and we wanted to raise awareness for the ongoing plight of Pakistan flood victims, particularly Afghans.”

At the event, local donors were exposed to the severity of the situation in Pakistan. Athletic apparel from Ludus was also displayed, with the t-shirts displaying five different themes, each of which depicting a different culture. The organic shirts signify the evolution of the mind and body, which is a theme that appears in all Ludus apparel.