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Zuhal Naderi is fundraising
Atefa’s surgery
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Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit International Orphan Care, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that,

A girl named Atafeh, with eyes full of hope and a heart full of love, lives in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. She has spent many years of her life with her family, and now faces new challenges.

Atefah, a 30-year-old woman, is physically disabled. She has been struggling with severe anemia for three years. There is a mass in her abdomen that has caused her intense pain and suffering. Now the time for urgent surgery has come. This surgery is her only way out.

Unfortunately, Atafeh's beloved family cannot afford the cost of this surgery. She needs the help and support of others. The estimated cost of the surgery in Afghanistan is between $500 to $700.

With determination and solidarity, we can save Atafeh from pain and suffering. This brave girl needs your support and love. With hope for Atafeh's recovery and well-being, we trust in yo

ur efforts and compassion.
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Mansoor Naderi is fundraising
Empower Nasrin's Journey to Higher Education
I am Nasrin Nadiry, an Afghan girl whose passion for mathematics has enabled me to overcome all social, cultural, and political obstacles to turn my dream into reality.

Fortunately, this passion for mathematics has led me to be accepted into universities such as Pennsylvania Western, UMASS Boston, University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Hawaii at Pacific, University of Utah, Knox College, and the University of Michigan, along with partially funded prestigious scholarships such as the Premier Scholarship, Merit Award, Stephen Hawking Mathematics Scholarship, and Dearborn Scholarship.

My desired university is Pennsylvania Western University, which has granted me the Premier Scholarship, covering a partial amount of my housing and tuition fees. However, the scholarships are partial and do not cover all my expenses.

I am a survivor of three suicide bombings at educational centers in Kabul. One incident occurred at the Maud Course in August 2018, where I suffered psychological trauma and lost over 60 of my classmates. I witnessed suicide bombings for the second and third times at the Kawsar-e-Danish Course in March 2018 and October 2020. In the March incident, my hand was injured, and in the October incident, my spine was injured, requiring three surgeries over six months to finally be able to walk again.

Since these bombings, I have not fully recovered my health and continue to take medication. Following the October 2020 incident, I developed iron deficiency anemia and, more recently, have experienced significantly low blood oxygen levels. These health challenges have made the past four years extremely difficult, and I am still under treatment. Despite these hardships, my love for mathematics remains undiminished. For me, math is more than just numbers or a major; it is the language of creation, a way of thinking, and a method of problem-solving. I remain determined to follow in the footsteps of the great mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani.

To make this dream a reality, I need your cooperation. Pennsylvania Western University requires me to present a bank statement of $10,000 for my visa issuance. So let's join my journey and let the magic happen.

Imagine that every donor contributes a minimum of $5. If 2,000 people each donate just $5, the total amount will reach the required $10,000. However, if only 1,000 people each contribute $10, we would achieve the same goal. This illustrates how even the smallest donations, when multiplied by the generosity of many, can collectively create a significant impact. Your contribution, no matter how small, can be the piece of the puzzle that completes the picture of my educational dream.

**You can change my future even with donating $5, $10, $25, $50, $75, $100.

**Please keep the chain!

GoFundMe sets the amount of the donation listed. It is hoped that some donors will make a large donation but we understand that many are only able to donate $5, $10, or $25.

Please make a donation of any amount over $5 and ask your family and friends to also donate and share the fundraiser with their friends.

Once you have made your donation, please share this campaign with your friends and family. Encourage them to donate and keep the chain of contributions going. Imagine the impact if each donor not only contributed $10 but also inspired three more people to do the same. This creates a powerful exponential sequence: 1 person, then 3, then 9, then 27, and so on. The potential for change grows rapidly, showing how a small act of sharing can lead to a monumental difference in my journey.

Note: You can refer to the below links to know more about my life story as an Afghan girl in western Kabul.

1. My life story published through BBC Persian: BBC

2. My life story published by Etilaatroz magazineLink

3. My life story published by Voice of Citizen (VOC):VOC

4. My interview with one of the local YouTube channels, after my first and before my second & third spine surgeries from October incident: YouTube

Additional donations will be matched(Up to $2500)

As a quick note, Mansour Naderi, the organizer of this campaign, shares the same last name as Nasrin Nadiry, but they are not related.

Donors are advised to select 0% fee when making donations. The default amount is 20%
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Michael Whipple is fundraising
Afghanistan relief funds (Herat earthquake)
The Afghanistan Relief Alliance (ARA), International Orphan Care (IOC), and eighteen other organizations along with the North American Afghan Physicians Association have united to assist the resilient people of Herat, Afghanistan, who've endured both years of war and a recent earthquake. Your support of our fundraiser offers relief and hope to those facing immense challenges. We ensure that the net amount of your tax-deductible donation for Herat goes directly to the earthquake victims, without any additional overhead costs. Join us in making a difference through unity and compassion, aiding Herat's earthquake victims.

In the wake of an earth-shattering catastrophe that befell Herat Province,

Afghanistan, on October 7, 2023, a resounding tale of resilience and unity

emerges. This seismic calamity left physical scars across 20 districts and etched

deep emotional wounds. The toll was devastating - 2,445 lives were extinguished,

and 2,440 souls were wounded. Yet, amidst the chaos and destruction, a beacon

of hope shines bright, powered by compassionate souls from all corners of the

globe.

Herat Province. Unbreakable Spirit:

Herat Province, known for its vibrant and unyielding communities, has always

symbolized strength. However, the earthquake, an unstoppable force of nature,

struck with relentless fury, reducing homes, infrastructure, and dreams to dust

and rubble. In the face of this immense adversity, thousands of families find

themselves in dire need of assistance to rebuild their lives.

Organizations, One Mission:

In this time of despair, two distinguished nonprofit organizations, the Afghan

Relief Alliance (ARA) and International Orphan Care (ICO), have united their

strengths with other organizations. These 20 beacons of hope are registered

501(c)(3) nonprofits with an unparalleled track record of delivering humanitarian

aid in Afghanistan. Their unwavering commitment lies in ensuring that every

dollar raised received goes directly into the relief efforts.

How We Can Forge a New Dawn:

Your generous donation to this campaign possesses the power to be a

cornerstone of change in the lives of those afflicted by this disaster. Funds raised

will flow through IOC and ARA, offering vital assistance that encompasses:

Emergency Medical Care: Ensuring those injured receive immediate and

necessary medical treatment.

Shelter and Essentials: Providing temporary refuge, warm blankets, clothing, and

crucial supplies to those who have lost their homes.

Food and Clean Water: Dispensing nourishment and pure water to families in dire

need, guaranteeing no one inflicted by the earthquake goes to bed hungry.

Trauma Counseling: Extending emotional support and counseling to survivors

bravely navigating the stormy seas of post-disaster trauma.

Your Support Ignites Hope:

Each contribution, irrespective of its size, serves as a lifeline for those in Herat

Province battling to reclaim their lives from the clutches of catastrophe. Your

generosity shines as a torch of hope, illuminating the path towards recovery.

For more information about the organizations involved or to reach out directly, please visit the official websites of ARA ( www.afghanra.org) (and IOC (www.orphanproject.org) 501c3 and 509(a)(1) non-political, non-sectarian, Tax ID: 33-0547951, Address: 23232 Peralta Dr, Suite 112, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653) Email: [email redacted]
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Mohammad Reza Hussaini is fundraising
Help Shokria with her treatment cost
Goal: $60,000 will cover the treatment cost of Shokria

On August 15th, 2018 a massive suicide bomb in western Kabul targeted nearly 400 young male and female students preparing to pass the Kankor examination for university entrance in an educational center. The terrorist attack resulted in 59 being killed and more than 90 students injured. This fundraiser aims to raise money for a young female student who was injured during this attack at Mawood educational center.

Shokria Qurbani is a young Hazara girl from Afghanistan, who was injured by this terrorist attack. Sadly, Shokria got severe injuries in the spinal cord, arm, and neck. In September 2018 she got the chance to travel to India for her medical treatment and underwent two surgeries at Medanta Hospital. After the two surgries the wounds on her arm and back got healed, unfortunately, Shokria lost the ability to stand on her feet and walk. Over the coming years, the Beijing Puhua hospital in China assured to help her, but due to the Coronavirus pandemic, this did not occur.

And recently the Heidelberg hospital in Germany agreed to take the responsibility for her treatments with the cost of 56,000£ (approximately 60,000$) for the entire treatment. Since Shokria’s illness must be considered urgent, the current situation in Afghanistan makes it much harder for Shokria and her family to provide a huge amount of money, the Heidelberg hospital in Germany is ready to do the surgery as soon as Shokria can travel and provide the required amount of money. International Orphan Care Organization received $12150 from Shokria which was donated by previous donors for her treatment cost when she was planning to go to China.

Shokria is determined to pursue her further education and become a doctor to be able to contribute to vulnerable people and the community. After the surgery, she will be able to begin a new life and stand on her feet again.

Your generous support will allow our organization to provide financial assistance for Shokria’s treatment and ease her pain.

Is My Donation Tax-Deductible?

Yes, this is a GoFundMe charity fundraiser meaning that if you're in the U.S. you'll be receiving a tax-deductible receipt from GoFundMe's charity partner, Paypal Giving Fund.

Where will my donation go to?

Your donation will go directly to International Orphan Care (a registered 501c3 non-profit org in the U.S.) which has agreed to send the full amount of donations raised via GoFundMe to the Heidelberg Hospital bank account.

Who is International Orphan Care?

International Orphan Care is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the U.S. with many years of experience doing work in Afghanistan.

Please check out their website at https://orphanproject.org

What are the chances that Shokria will get to Germany?

The Heidelberg Hospital agreed to do the surgery and the International Orphan Care Organization will work with them to finish all the paperwork.
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Michael Whipple is fundraising
Donate for the Education of Mansour
Mansour and his friends Erfan and Masood contacted International Orphan Care (IOC) in 2020. They wanted to help Afghan orphans and the children of poor Afghan families. I and others who met them were impressed with their knowledge and passion for helping others less fortunate than themselves.

At the time of our first meeting, Mansour was seventeen. Erfan and Masood were older. Despite his youth, it soon became clear Mansour was the leader of the three friends. Each of the three friends is very talented and motivated. Mansour has something special, a curiosity about what technology, specifically coding and visual images, can do to help and influence people.

Mansour is a high-achieving student in his school. But most of what he knows about coding and photographic and video imagery he learned because of his initiative outside the classroom.

Each of the three friends had applied to universities in the US. They had been accepted for admission subject to having sufficient funds to pay tuition and living costs. Scholarships were offered for a portion of the costs. The three young friends and their families were expected to provide the balance.

In the Spring of 2020, COVID-19 came to Afghanistan. The government ordered almost all businesses, institutions, and schools to close. Only hospitals and medical clinics, police and security services, and food markets were allowed to remain open.

Afghans that depended on earnings from their daily labor were unemployed and had no funds to pay for food and other essentials.

The families of the three friends were not able to pay the balance of the tuition and living expenses. The COVID-19 shutdown impacted IOC and IOC operations were curtailed. IOC and a group of organizations known as Afghan COVID-19 Relief decided to shift activities to providing food to families without a source of income to purchase food. Almost all fundraising was committed to food to feed hungry families.

Mansour, Erfan and Masood decided to delay their plans to study in the US.

Mansour continued with his initiative to seek opportunities outside of the classroom. He learned that Stanford University offered an online coding class. He applied and was accepted as a Volunteer Section Leader to lead a group of students. Mansour also learned that Google offered online courses through Coursera.org.

In the Spring of 2021, we were hopeful that controlling COVID would no longer require businesses and schools to be closed. IOC expected to return to normal operations. The three friends had resubmitted their applications to universities in the US.

IOC and the Afghan COVID-19 Relief group of organizations decided to form a separate organization Afghanistan Relief Alliance. ARA would be activated to respond to disasters like pandemics, earthquakes, floods, droughts and other natural disasters.

When ARA was formed, it was not expected that the greatest disaster for the people of Afghanistan to experience would not be a natural disaster.

In the Summer of 2021, the US announced it was leaving Afghanistan. The NATO countries, other countries, UN agencies, international institutions, and international non-governmental agencies announced they were also leaving. The Taliban took control of the government. The US imposed financial sanctions on the Taliban, and impounded the financial assets of the government of Afghanistan.

The economy of Afghanistan collapsed, and the banking system was on the brink of failure. Nearly everyone became unemployed, and many of those employed have not been paid.

ARA began a fundraising campaign and has purchased food for distribution to families with the greatest need. Mansour has been helping ARA and IOC in Mazar-e Sharif and other provinces in Northern Afghanistan.

IOC prefers to help Afghans attend school and learn skills that will allow them to support themselves and their families and not become dependent on the generosity of others. We do the food distributions because the current situation is so desperate.

We want to put a significant investment into the education of Mansour because we know that in the future, Mansour will contribute to society many times over the investment we make today.
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Dave Lee is fundraising
Afghanistan Food Relief Project by Dave Lee
Hi, it’s Dave. Afghanistan is going through one of the worst humanitarian crisis in recent years. Sometimes it’s easy to get overwhelmed and even get paralyzed into doing nothing, but I’d like to try to make a difference in the lives of some families in Afghanistan, especially ones with children struggling with lack of food and nutrition.

The money raised in this campaign will go directly to International Orphan Care (IOC), a registered 501c3 non-profit based in California which has been doing work inside Afghanistan for many years. (Note: I will NOT be touching any of the donations, as they will go directly from GoFundMe to IOC). IOC will work together with Afghan Relief Alliance to fund new food relief projects in various cities/areas throughout Afghanistan targeting vulnerable families and children.

Under $100,000 raised will allow for at least 3 food distribution campaigns in Afghanistan, over $100,000 raised will double that to at least 6 campaigns, and over $200,000 raised will allow for monthly food distribution campaigns in Afghanistan. So, let’s get to it.

My wife and I will be donating the first $25,000. I share more details of this food relief campaign in this video:
https://youtu.be/JcGEe9YzG14

Happy holidays,

Dave Lee

ps., Below is a memo of understanding that IOC has agreed to.

Afghanistan Food Relief Project

Memo of Understanding (International Orphan Care + Afghan Relief Alliance + Dave Lee)

Date: Dec 19, 2021

Whereas the people in Afghanistan are facing a devastating humanitarian crisis and millions of children are lacking food, this project is to make an impact in whatever way we can.

1. Dave Lee will donate $25,000 to International Orphan Care and will also raise additional funds from his network.

2. Dave Lee is requesting International Orphan Care/Afghan Relief Alliance to use at least 80% of the funds to purchase, transport, and oversee distribution of food and critical supplies in Afghanistan in the hardest hit areas where children are struggling from lack of food and malnutrition.

3. Dave Lee is requesting that if he can raise at least $200,000 that this money be used to fund food distribution projects on a monthly basis from January 2022 to November 2022. (Note: If less than $200k but more than $100k is raised then Dave Lee requests food distribution be done in 6 intervals starting January 2022 and ending in November 2022. If less than $100k total is raised/donated, then Dave Lee requests food distribution be done in at least 3 intervals, once in January, May and October 2022.)

4. Dave Lee is requesting that International Orphan Care/Afghan Relief Alliance provide him with two reports (a mid-project report by June 15, 2022 and a final project report by Nov, 30, 2022) that includes the following: Detailed narrative of how project went, how each month’s food distribution went, what food/supplies were purchased and for how much, how the food/supplies were distributed, who received the food/supplies, and some examples of the difference the food/supplies made in the lives of some of the families.

FAQ:

Is My Donation Tax-Deductible?

Yes, this is a GoFundMe charity fundraiser meaning that if you’re in the U.S. you’ll be receiving a tax-deductible receipt from GoFundMe’s charity partner, Paypal Giving Fund, who will collect and distribute the funds to International Orphan Care (a registered 501c3 non-profit org in the U.S.).

How can I learn more about International Orphan Care?

Please check out their website at https://orphanproject.org .

Note: most questions can be answered in the video linked above, https://youtu.be/JcGEe9YzG14.
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Ghazal Saeedi is fundraising
Help Displaced Families in Afghanistan
Hello friends, this is Sapeidah Saeedi. I am from Afghanistan, currently living in the United States, and attending Mira Loma High School. In my recent visit to Afghanistan just a few weeks ago, I discovered a few things I feel compelled to tell you about. Alongside other Afghan families that immigrated from Herat, Afghanistan, to Sacramento, California, my family and I decided to create this fundraiser. If you are not aware, there are some difficulties in Afghanistan because of the recent shift of American Troops out of Afghanistan that will be completed by September 11th, which is only one month away. Afghan residents living in many different villages are coming to major cities for their safety. They are leaving their countrysides, their homes and are in desperate need of any help. People are afraid, having left their homes in fear, seeking security, and leaving their source of income behind. What is happening is out of the control of people, and we cannot turn our backs on them. My family and I were in Afghanistan just about a week ago. I remember going out to my other families’ homes; I got to experience the contentment and happiness I was longing for. Just how good it was to be with them and talk to them. My trip there inspired me to stand up for our people because no matter what I do, where I am, Herat will always be my home. I remember the busy bazaar, the food, everything else being sold there. The most important one being the Blue Mosque. It reminded me all over again of how much I love Herat. However, what we hear now is very different. Things have shifted dramatically since my family, and I left Afghanistan. I got the joy from being there with my family, but now we are all sad to see people leaving their homes in fear and moving out to the cities. In addition, when they come, they come with nothing or very little. They have no place to go to, and they do not know anyone. People are all struggling in Herat currently, and we must help them. They need our help, and even though we are so far away, we have found one way to aid them. We have set up this fund with the help of a non-profit organization - the International Orphan Care - to help those people in need with the necessities. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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Change Makers of the World is fundraising
Help Afghan Girls Learn & Rise
We are Change Makers of the World, a youth-led volunteer community dedicated to defending education, human rights, and women’s empowerment in Afghanistan. Since 2020, we have impacted over 10,000 lives, organized 186+ initiatives, and created safe spaces for Afghan girls to continue learning despite Taliban restrictions.

With girls banned from schools and Afghan women silenced, we stand as a beacon of hope—offering online and in-person education, scholarships, advocacy, and humanitarian aid. But our fight is far from over. We need your help.

Why We Need Your Support:

The Taliban’s restrictions have shut down girls’ schools and erased women’s rights. Yet, we continue teaching—in secret classrooms, online, and through recorded lessons. Our volunteers risk everything to ensure Afghan girls keep learning and dreaming.

Your donations will help us:

✔ Fund secret classrooms for Afghan girls.

✔ Provide books, school materials, and scholarships.

✔ Support Afghan women through mental health programs.

✔ Advocate for human rights on the global stage.

The Impact You Can Make:

$50 provides school supplies for one girl.

$100 funds one month of online classes for a group of students.

$500 helps us run a secret classroom for girls in Afghanistan.

$1,000+ supports scholarships for Afghan students to study abroad.

Together, We Can Change The World!

Even a small contribution can change a life. Every dollar goes directly to education, advocacy, and humanitarian aid for Afghan women and girls.

Donate today to help Afghan girls reclaim their future!

Share this campaign and be their voice.

#LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EndGenderApartheid #ChangeMakersOfTheWorld
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About International Orphan Care

INTERNATIONAL ORPHAN CARE IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING ORPHANED CHILDREN IN AFGHANISTAN. IT AIMS AT PROVIDING EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO ORPHANS IN AFGHANISTAN. THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHES CENTERS THAT PROVIDE SAFE FAMILY LIKE ENVIRONMENTS FOR CARE, EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE. THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT COMES PRIMARLIY FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS' CONTRIBUTION

23232 Peralta DrLaguna Hills, CA 92653

Find International Orphan Care at

Causes

Child welfare, International development, Basic and emergency aid

Established

1993

Verified on GoFundMe

2022

Tax ID

33-0547951

NTEE code

Primary/Elementary Schools

International Orphan Care is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 33-0547951. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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A new way to support International Orphan Care

Atefa’s surgery

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Afghanistan relief funds (Herat earthquake)

Help Shokria with her treatment cost

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Afghanistan Food Relief Project by Dave Lee

Help Displaced Families in Afghanistan

Help Afghan Girls Learn & Rise