Speaker
Upon his return from 4-plus years of service as an American Construction Contractor in Afghanistan Rich Walton has had the unexpected and many times unplanned opportunities to speak about his experiences with the people, the places, and the work completed in a war-torn region.
Rich shares his passion through storytelling, incorporating humor amid the seriousness and concern for Afghanistan and its people. Many stories make his audiences laugh while others bring tears. The subject matter and the stories shared are age-appropriate and with keen sensitivity for the individual groups.
Rich gives talks, keynote addresses, and offers workshops for:
- Veterans Groups
- Churches
- Schools – Teachers and Children
- Business Organizations
- Civic Groups
Helping Build a Greater Understanding
Topics include:
- The military situation and the Afghan people then and now.
- The culture, religion, and what it was like living in Afghanistan and his work as an American Contractor
- Stories about the children and the schools Rich helped build. What a prized possession just a pencil is to children in Afghanistan
- First-hand experiences and understanding about the culture and validation for students reading the book I am Malala.”
- How Networking was a major part of daily routine - even in a Third World Environment.
- The interrelationship Rich experienced with the military, political, social, cultural, and educational entities.
Book Rich for Your Event
To schedule Rich to speak to your group or organization, or for more information about Rich and his experiences, please contact us today at info@onebrickatatimepress.com.