Category Archives: Transformation

The Iraq transition.

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Something stunning to ponder: The planned 17,000 civilian personnel (including personal security contractors) will be a lot less than what DOD has in country right now, but it is larger than the entire Foreign Service which has approximately 6,500 Foreign … Continue reading →

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Women’s role in Iraqi cultural life.

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

This is uplifting, at least for me, for this kind of exhibit could happen in any peaceful city… From RFE/RL:

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The rule of law and Iraq…

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Lawrence Kelly on what it was like to be a rule of law advisor for a provincial reconstruction team in Iraq.

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Iraqi travelers get road access.

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Some of the things Kenneth’s PRT has done that go unreported: Coalition forces opened two lanes of traffic along Main Supply Route Tampa for use by Iraqi travelers during a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday. This move comes as more security … Continue reading →

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City slicker.

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Sheep dipping in Iraq. Continue reading →

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The Children of Iraq – Continued

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Iraqi children’s drawings. Continue reading →

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Provincial Reconstruction Teams and their Iraqi partners.

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

a Town Hall meeting in Baghdad.

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The children of Iraq.

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

I came across this milblog regarding the children of Iraq: With the poor living conditions and war battered towns, in between it all are the kids. My heart truly goes out to them. Many wear clothing that you’d find in … Continue reading →

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“I feel our history is coming back”.

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Updates on Babylon here and an interesting video here.

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Iraqi comedy, with a twist.

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Recently, Babil Province had a theatrical performance of a popular Iraqi comedy, “Mud House”. The play incorporates messages involving “civil rights, democracy, the right to vote, and love for country” into comedy. Kenneth’s PRT hosted the event. I just wish … Continue reading →

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Babylon: The cradle of civilization.

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Babylon has received US government funding to develop it for tourism.   Here’s an interesting video from MSNBC about the cradle of civilization.

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Provincial elections: reconstructing Iraq.

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Here’s a New York Times article on what has happened in Iraq since the provincial elections last January. Since Kenneth has been living in Hilla for the last year, I found this description sobering: Babil’s provincial capital, Hilla, is a … Continue reading →

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The Vicar of Baghdad.

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Canon Andrew White has been working in Iraq, which he considers to be the most dangerous place in the world for Christians. The Christians of Iraq are some of the oldest and long standing Christians in the world. Here among … Continue reading →

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Learning K-9 techniques in Hillah.

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Read the whole story here.

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School girls in Hillah.

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Below, you can watch their pretty smiles as they receive school supplies.

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