IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & helps people to survive, recover & gain control of their future.

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people.

International Rescue Committee

We provide housing and support to deprioritised asylum seekers and refugees.

**History**
From the first idea of Mazí in a kitchen in central Athens, residents have been at the heart of what we do. 

An asylum system is hostile by design. In this context, however, it was also inefficient, arbitrary and violent. As the state withdrew access to basic services (healthcare, legal, bureaucratic) in 2019, tens of thousands of people became trapped in dangerous and unsanitary overflowing camps on the Greek islands or across the mainland; stuck in cold and dirty and overcrowded basements of community centres or religious centres; or stuck in travellers’ houses: notoriously unclean, insecure spaces. Working frontline at a community centre and information point, we met people every day with an urgent need of housing for an indefinite period of time. People were stuck in the asylum system; stuck without legal status; stuck without access to healthcare; stuck without the status or tools to rent an apartment, find fulfilling work, and build their own pathways out of their situation in Greece.

We decided to use safe, stable housing as the prime lever for residents to unpick these issues, and to move on. Every day we saw young men come into the centre, up to the information point and ask for support. Typically, state and humanitarian actors distribute aid based on the vulnerability of different groups of displaced people. Someone can be “vulnerable” if they fit within a defined social group (old, young, pregnant, ill). Solo men are always bottom of this list. It is remarkable how quickly you internalise the knowledge that there are no services for a young man as he asks you for help; how quickly you internalise a belief that he will be fine: he is young, he is a man, he is strong. The unspoken thought behind this is: he will be ok sleeping on the street.

**Goals**
We are a small charity, and that enables us to provide genuinely impactful support to each resident we work with. We measure our impact in its depth as well as breadth, and aim to achieve five key goals, increasing each resident’s:

- Stability and access to safe spaces
- Feeling of ownership of living space and the city
- Ability to access services
- Ability to support himself financially
- Feeling of strong mental health

With these five keys residents leave Mazi equipped to support their own independent housing.

**Mission**
Mazí Housing exists to end homelessness and social exclusion for displaced people in Athens. In a world where displacement is a reality and resources are limited, we provide viable housing options and holistic support to those who face barriers to social inclusion. We demonstrate the potential for humane, cost-effective and inclusive housing responses to migration that facilitate positive interactions between all communities, and use our voice to advocate for better policy.

**Activities**
Mazí’s model is unique. We have three years of experience in using housing, safe community spaces and livelihoods support as a lever into inclusion in European societies. We have a strong track record of enabling residents to move on independently from our services: sixty-eight residents have arrived at Mazí without a job since 2020; fifty have left with the tools needed to work and forty-six have left in sustainable employment. Behind these figures are 113 asylum service visits; 38 positive asylum decisions or renewals; 65 legal information sessions; 303 doctor appointments; 24 referrals for psychological support; 3429 hours of language study. There are many indicators of inclusion, self-reliance and independence beyond these: including confidence speaking at house meetings, sense of ownership of living space, ability and willingness to navigate the neighbourhood and the city alone.

**Next Steps**
In three years, we have learnt a lot. We are constantly evolving our programme to reflect the changing context and the needs of our residents. We cannot anticipate the external triggers of these adaptations, but this flexibility ensures that we are making the most of our skills and resources to support residents to be self-reliant. The changes we have seen since the Athenian kitchen in 2018 have not, however, been solely driven by the context in which we work. We have pushed ourselves to become more effective, sustainable and replicable. Looking at the next two years, we have a clear vision of what Mazí looks like:

1. **STRENGTHEN**
• In 2023, to recruit a board with broader experience in different areas relevant to our work, e.g. advocacy, finance, funding, housing, lived experience
• To maintain a more stable core team: this means, in 2024, four members of staff for our current operations (average 40 residents over a year)
• Broader and deeper partnerships with other organisations to amplify impact we have

2. **CODIFY**
• We measure impact meticulously
• We communicate successes and learnings clearly, both internally and externally
• We maintain and uphold clear internal systems
• We document our approach clearly and charmingly, ensuring it is easy for others to see and understand how we work, and the impact this has

3. **GROW**
The work that we do is as needed as it has ever been.
• We will grow to support more people: we will open more apartments, sustainably (one housing manager per three houses)
• We will open up community space to non-residents to meet the shortfall in services as organisations close across Greece

4. **ADVOCATE**
• We will build on our track record to speak about housing; to articulate the weakness of camp-based solutions; and to advocate for better access to rights
• We will collaborate with existing partners, and search for unexpected partnerships, to amplify our voice and its impact
• We are a voice that people listen to about housing and integration in Europe

 Mazí Housing Project

Support Afghan orphans this Ramadan. Sponsor a child & earn blessings. 100% Zakat-eligible & overseen by Sheikh Dr. Ali Ahmed. 

This Ramadan, Sheikh Dr. Ali Ahmed, is conducting a focused campaign to support Afghan orphans. The initiative aims to empower these children, offering them the care and resources they need to thrive. By sponsoring an orphan, you honor the Prophet Muhammad's (saw) teaching and stand a chance to earn abundant blessings. The campaign guarantees that 100% of your Zakat contributions are allocated to these orphans, with Sheikh Dr. Ali Ahmed overseeing the distribution. Take part in this virtuous act and contribute to a future where no orphan stands alone.

Every year, the students of Islamic Knowledge at Al-Shafi'e Institute, under the supervision of Sheikh Dr. Ali Ahmed, embark on various humanitarian projects in Malaysia and around the world.

Such humanitarian projects concentrate on empowering and lifting from poverty orphans and widows who have no one to fend for them except Allah and then yourselves.

This is an urgent appeal to those who wish to have an opportunity in the month of Ramadan to sponsor and provide for orphans so as to gain much reward on the Day of Judgment.

The Prophet (saw) said: “**Myself and the caretaker of an orphan will be in Paradise like this**,” and he held his two fingers together (Sahih al-Bukhari)

We have identified thousands of needy orphans who desperately need our help and support.

Don't miss this opportunity!
This campaign is **100% Zakat eligible** and will be supervised and distributed personally by Sheikh Dr. Ali Ahmed, President of Al-Shafi'e Institute.

Kafeel Orphan Care Corp

Advocates for justice - we are a legal NGO, set up in 1952, working to promote and protect human rights through the rule of law.

The legal teams at the ICJ are supported by 60 Commissioners, who are expert judges, lawyers and academics from all legal traditions. They are selected for their experience, knowledge and fundamental commitment to human rights. They provide pro bono support, using their unique legal expertise and access to ensure that people everywhere benfit equally from the rule of law and human rights, and if those rights are violated, they can seek and receive adequate remedies from courts that are independent, impartial, fair, and effective. We work around the world, but focus on countries where human rights and the rule of law are most at risk. Over the past 70 year, our work has benefited the lives of millions of people.

We do this by:
·       Supporting the drafting and adoption of landmark human rights treaties and conventions
·       Promoting judicial independence and the rule of law
·       Monitoring the human rights situation around the world
·       Advocating for the rights of vulnerable groups
·       Providing legal education and training
.       Defending human rights in conflict and post-conflict situations.
·       Building networks of lawyers and judges committed to upholding the rule of law

Your contribution will enable us to continue our vital advocacy work at national, regional and international levels, as well as providing ongoing support to legal professionals, human rights defenders, civil society organisations and survivor groups in countries including Myanmar, Venezuela, Guatemala, Egypt, Nepal, Eswatini, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Suriname, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Zimbabwe,

ICJ - International Commission of Jurists 

We empower refugees by helping them reclaim access to education, develop modern media skills, and pursue professional employment.

At ReFOCUS Media Labs, our mission is to empower asylum seekers and refugees by equipping them with modern media skills to overcome the challenges they face, such as limited access to education, language barriers, financial constraints, mental health support, skills training and job placement. 

US-BASED DONATIONS ARE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Through our three Media Labs (Lesvos, Athens, Krakow) workshops and original content productions on location (Amsterdam, Berlin, Athens, Krakow) we provide comprehensive education in photography, filmmaking, audio engineering, and graphic design. Moreover, we actively collaborate with our students in the production of impactful dramatic films and documentaries.

Established in 2017 in Lesvos, Greece as a pilot project when we supported the residents of the infamous Moria refugee camp. in 2019 we officially registered ReFOCUS Media Labs as a foundation in Poland, and started formalizing our work. In 2022 we expanded our efforts by adding new media labs in Athens (GR) and Krakow (PL).  Athens was established to support refugees who struggled to secure access to education and job placement in the Greek system, and Krakow was created to support the massive influx of Ukrainian refugees who fled to Poland after the full-scale Russian invasion. Our work throughout our global network of media creation labs demonstrates our commitment to empowering our community members, and ensuring they have a seat at the table in determining our present and future direction. 

Our mission is to transform lives through education, career training, and psychosocial support, and ultimately sustainable employment. 

In Greece, we primarily work with minors and young adults, who are either stuck in the asylum system or struggling to integrate after receiving minimal asylum protection.  In Poland, our focus groups are women and young adults who fled the war, and now put down roots in Poland.  A key highlight of our training is the creation of professional portfolios, an essential tool that enables our beneficiaries to effectively showcase themselves to potential employers. This part of our program is particularly important as many refugees arriving in Europe have faced educational disparities due to conflict, poverty or discrimination in their home countries. Even those who have a university degree often struggle to be recognized in Europe as education systems in their home countries often fail to meet EU standards. As a result, many higher education graduates are forced to adapt and accept employment well below their skill and education level. In most cases this leads to exploitation on the European labor market.

Our programming aims to break the cycle of disadvantage that refugees and asylum seekers encounter in the labor market. By providing a platform for our students to showcase their original work, share their stories, and employ them as teachers, lab coordinators and co-creators we empower them to become skilled professionals within the global media industry. But our work goes beyond the technical training by providing foundational support and safe spaces for people with refugee backgrounds to be accepted and flourish. Put simply, we treat the whole human being. 

Since our establishment in 2017, we have successfully certified hundreds of media students, produced feature films and music videos; internationally published original photography and graphic design, and collaborated with mainstream media partners on investigative reportage.

We've been featured in National Geographic, collaborated on investigative reports with Forensic Architecture, Human Rights Watch, BBC Newsnight, Aljazeera, the Guardian, and BBC Panorama, and also produce our own original podcast "Fractured", which focuses upon refugee issues and human rights violations in Europe and around the world.

What sets ReFOCUS apart is our dedication to mentoring students beyond the traditional classroom setting. We actively collaborate with our students to create compelling films and documentaries based on their own scripts and concepts. Since 2019 ReFOCUS has produced several films directed, filmed and edited by our students and alumni including  “Even After Death”, “Nothing About Us Without Us”, “Dancing Bells”, “Dead End”, Interview" and "Erantzun", all of which were written and directed by community members. 

“Stitches” - our latest film is currently in post production and will premiere in March 2024 at Movies that Matter Film Festival. Our films and work has been internationally recognised and showcased at prestigious film festivals worldwide, including the Human Rights Film Festival Berlin (DE), Movies that Matter Film Festival (Hague, NL), CPH:DOX (Copenhagen, DK), Melbourne International Film Festival (AU), Rotterdam International Film Festival (NL), IDFA (Amsterdam, NL), New Delhi International Film Festival (India), the World International Film Festival (Amsterdam, NL), and the (in)Justice Film Festival (Chicago, US) and many more. 

In recent years we have expanded to reach larger audiences and provide even more community members with employment and pathways to develop their own careers as freelance media creators. We also take a local approach to ensure the settled communities we work with have foundational support. A great example of this local approach is our Art Under Pressure Arts Festival, which was inaugurated in Athens, Greece (May 2023). The festival provided a platform for artists from Athens, both from within our community and the greater cultural community, to showcase their music, art, performance, design, photography, films and critical reportage on issues the community faces. In 2024 the festival will travel throughout Europe and North America in an effort to activate new local communities of artist who can learn from one another and create together. 

At the heart of our organization is a fundamental belief that individuals can make a difference in the issues they see in the world. Our extensive experience in the field working on the front line of the "refugee crisis" in Europe proves that civil actions can have a massive impact in the lives of people at risk, especially when media and governments claim otherwise. These challenges are not intractable, rather they are opportunities for us to think creatively, and work collectively to ensure we build the societies we know are possible. 

And so we remain committed to helping people with real lives in crisis develop the real skills needed to pursue the real futures they envision. No matter how many times the fast news frames people in need as "takers" and "burdens", we are proving every day that it is possible to cultivate givers who enhance and power our society into the future. 

Fundacja ReFOCUS Media Labs

Protecting the most vulnerable on the front line of humanitarian emergencies

INTERSOS is a humanitarian organization on the front line of emergencies to help people affected by war, violence, natural disasters, and extreme exclusion.  
 
We guarantee access to medical care, clean water, and proper sanitation; we respond to basic needs, such as food and shelter; we identify and treat cases of malnutrition; we protect and assist victims of violence; we support children and, in particular, unaccompanied and separated children, building educational spaces and places for socialization in war zones. 

Your support of INTERSOS goes directly to the front line, where it's needed most. Thank you! 
 
"Our operators are committed to providing humanitarian aid to the victims of war and natural disasters daily. They are always ready to protect the most vulnerable and guarantee humanitarian access to the most remote zones of crisis areas, reaching an increasing number of people in need. This is the strength of INTERSOS, an organization of women and men who choose to be on the side of humanity. On the front line, always".

Kostas Moschochoritis, INTERSOS Director General 


INTERSOS Humanitarian Organization

We invest in audacious, innovative, and sustainable solutions to accelerate gender equality. When women prosper, humanity thrives!

**Our work**

EDUCATING WOMEN & GIRLS IN AFGHANISTAN

Millions of girls and young women in Afghanistan have no access to formal education. We provide a ray of hope through our community-based primary education and training in computer literacy, coding and web development.

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LAND FOR WOMEN IN INDIA


Only 1 in 6 rural Indian women owns the land they work on. We partner with experts and on-ground NGOs to enable marginalised  women to access and own land, empowering them to become independent, self-reliant and financially secure.

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PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & GIRLS

Gender-based violence a is a global issue. We partner with organisations to raise awareness, mobilise communities and change social norms to end violence against women and girls.

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CHALLENGING GENDER BIAS IN MEDIA IN THE MENA REGION

Stereotypes of women in the media contribute to bias and discrimination. We reshape the narrative by amplifying women’s voices and supporting local media projects focused on gender equality.

Womanity

USA for UNHCR protects refugees and empowers them with hope and opportunity.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), also known as the UN Refugee Agency, is the world’s leading organization aiding and protecting people forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict and persecution. UNHCR provides shelter, food, water, medical care and other lifesaving assistance to refugees around the world.

The dream of most refugees is to return home. When possible, UNHCR helps refugees return to their homeland. When refugees can’t go back home, UNHCR helps them rebuild their lives in another country. Since its formation by the United Nations General Assembly in 1950, UNHCR has helped an estimated 50 million refugees restart their lives and has twice received the Nobel Peace Prize.

USA for UNHCR

To save and support America's Afghan and Iraqi wartime allies.

No One Left Behind is a community organization dedicated to ensuring that the United States keeps its promise to care for those who jeopardize their safety for our country.

No One Left Behind

CAI is an international NGO promoting education & literacy, especially for girls, in remote areas of Pakistan, Afghanistan & Tajikistan.

Vision: To unlock the full potential of girls and women through education. When girls and women thrive, their families, communities, and nations prosper.  Educate a girl. Change the world.  Mission: To promote education and livelihood skills, especially for girls and women, in the remote regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.

Central Asia Institute

Established in 1978, Alight is a nonprofit organization focused on international issues in 20 different countries around the world

Established in 1978 by founder Neal Ball, Alight, formerly known as American Refugee Committee, provides health care, clean water, shelter, protection and economic opportunities to more than 3.5 million people in over 20 countries each year. Alight believes in the incredible creativity, potential and ingenuity of the displaced and works to shine a light on their humanity, the tremendous amount of good that's already happening and the possibilities to do more. In 2020, Alight received the prestigious 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the tenth consecutive year, celebrating a decade of impactful work.

Alight

To foster a new leadership generation in Afghanistan by enabling educational opportunity, and promoting in-country, senior management positions for that leadership, especially for Afghan women.

The School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) is an Afghan-led private boarding school for girls, the first of its kind in the nation, currently enrolling students in grades 6-9 who hail from 25 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces.

School of Leadership, Afghanistan

Provides legal advocacy for refugees and displaced people in need of a safe place to call home.

IRAP’s innovative model of mobilizing legal resources to advocate for refugees and displaced people saves lives, assures safe passage to destination countries, and shapes thought and practice in the United States and around the globe to ensure fair and humane treatment of these vulnerable individuals.

IRAP’s approach is grounded in three distinct but interrelated strategies: 

1. IRAP has created a “virtual public interest law firm”—a firm that is not impeded by geographic boundaries and uses technological solutions to deliver free high-quality representation to people living in, and fleeing from, war, persecution, and political upheaval around the world. We have trained an army of volunteers—1,200 students from 30 law schools in the United States and Canada and pro bono attorneys from over 120 international law firms and multinational corporations—to assist thousands of refugees and displaced people on urgent registration, protection, and resettlement cases.

2. Through impact litigation and systemic advocacy, IRAP is bringing legal challenges to refugee rights violations in the courts, creating solutions to overcoming the legal and bureaucratic impediments in the resettlement process, and developing an enforceable system of legal and procedural rights for refugees and displaced persons worldwide. Working directly with our clients as they navigate the labyrinthine processes, IRAP is often able to identify obstacles of which other institutional players are unaware. Our unique model utilizes lessons learned in individual casework to advocate for systemic changes that benefit broader refugee populations.

3. Finally, a crucial prong of IRAP’s approach is to train the next generation of international human rights advocates. These advocates are essential to ensuring fairness, decency, and adherence to the rule of law throughout the refugee resettlement process.

International Refugee Assistance Project: IRAP

Our nonprofit, driven by God’s love, provides refugees with essential groceries, furniture, household items, and other vital aid to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Simply Disciples Incorporated

CORE's mission is to teach low-income adults the technological and professional skills needed to pursue their career aspirations.

Since 1999, Computer CORE helps adults gain the computer and life skills they need to increase their career options. Online classes are offered in basic computer skills such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs. Students in need also receive a free refurbished computer. Students are 95% people of color, 70% women, and 95% immigrant, including many Afghan immigrants.

Computer CORE

30 Birds is rebuilding pathways for Afghan girls to learn, lead, and live freely.

After the fall of Kabul, 30 Birds partnered with student leaders from Marefat High School, one of Afghanistan’s first coed schools, to evacuate the school’s most at-risk girls and their community. These girls were targeted because of their public support for democracy and human rights. Determined to continue their education, the girls played an active role in coordinating their own escape. Under duress, moving in small numbers from city to city and past Taliban checkpoints, we helped more than 450 Afghans - schoolgirls, family members and various activists for female education -  safely across the border and onwards to Canada, the United States, and other countries in Europe and South America.

Building on our success, we at 30 Birds are dedicated to ensuring that Afghan girls are able to thrive, regardless if they are calling a new country home, or if they are still in Afghanistan. To do so, we have implemented four major programs:

1. Education in Afghanistan and Pathways to Safety: Despite the challenges faced by women and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban's education bans, we have partnered with Afghan educators to enable 3,200 girls to access education through underground schools within Afghanistan. Additionally, we are actively working on helping the top 60-90 students from these schools to safely leave Afghanistan each year, primarily via University acceptance abroad. We provide essential support, including assistance with university applications, visas, and scholarships.

2. Mentorship Program: Our girls risked their lives for education and professional aspirations, but now face the challenge of starting over primarily in Canada, where their prior credentials are not recognized. To ensure their long-term success, we have developed a mentorship program with established leaders from prestigious institutions, offering individualized guidance to accelerate their educational and professional goals.

3. Education Program: Our refugees Education Program is designed to support Afghan girls' education through a full suite of services that follows the girls through every stage of their academic career – from identifying programs and schools, to managing every aspect of the application process, to funding scholarships for tuition, to flexible support to help them stay in school.

4. Mental Health Program: Many of our girls are just now starting to process the huge span of emotions they are feeling – from deep gratitude for being alive, to survivor’s guilt when they think of those left behind. Our Mental Health Program will help them process these complex feelings, It has four main components: (1) Small group peer support; (2) Community Centre; (3) On the ground expertise; (4) Micro-grants for maximally flexible needs;  and (5) Intentional culture of mental health. 

The 30 Birds Foundation

A grassroots 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to keep children in Afghanistan in school and enrich their learning environment

What We Are Doing:

EDUCATING CHILDREN
Provide stationary and supplies for our students

BUILDING FACILITIES
Provide proper sanitation and bathroom facilities

PROVIDING WATER
Supply water by digging wells

DELIVERING COMFORT
Procure desks and chairs for students to avoid sitting on hard floors

REPAIRING INFRASTRUCTURE
Refurbish broken doors and windows to provide insulation

PURCHASING EQUIPMENT
Purchase copy machines and storage cabinets

Afghan Literacy Foundation

Travis Manion Foundation empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. In 2007, 1st Lt Travis Manion (USMC) was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Today, Travis' legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, "If Not Me, Then Who..." Guided by this ethos, veterans continue their service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive in their post-military lives. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation's heroes live on in the next generation.

Travis Manion Foundation

IILA supports immigrants, refugees, survivors of human trafficking, & families in becoming self-sufficient & thriving in SoCal

The International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) began in 1914 as a response to the needs of women and girls immigrating from Europe and East Asia in adjusting to their new lives in Los Angeles.  Our founding was part of the larger revolutionary vision of a social welfare worker named Edith Terry Bremer, who established the first International Institute in New York in 1910. The **International Institute movement** was unique for its time in its philosophy and approach to this work. It **embraced cultural pluralism by celebrating ethnic diversity** and encouraging immigrants to maintain their native languages, traditions and folk cultures, while also becoming engaged US citizens who contribute to their communities. 

**IILA has played a prominent role in every major refugee and immigrant wave since its founding.** For over a century, we have offered a wide range of services to assist limited-English proficient and low-income individuals achieve self-sufficiency and thrive. Over time, we also **expanded our services** to include a wide array of legal assistance, resettlement of refugees and asylum applicants, survivors of human trafficking, and free or low-cost child care and transportation. We employ over 150 people in 13 locations in Los Angeles County and have a budget of over 20 million dollars. We also have a long history of employing newcomers, who serve as valuable team members who can provide culturally sensitive assistance to those in need.

Our **commitment to upholding the dignity and supporting the self-sufficiency of refugees and immigrants** is as unwavering today as it was at our founding.  We know that new arrivals bring a vibrancy and richness, as well as economic strength, to Southern California and the wider United States that is vital for our continued growth and success.

International Institute Of Los Angeles

Action International Ministries cares for the poor, the homeless, widows, orphans, and refugees all over the world.

ACTION started in Manila in the Philippines almost 50 years ago by caring for street kids under the bridges.  We incorporated in the US to be able to send funds and people to Manila and then elsewhere.  Since then we have expanded into 38 country, 300 people, three main international offices.  Half of us are now non-North American.  
We send everyone to everywhere by raising up folks all over the world to go all over the world.
What do we do?  We go to the "least of these" with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ, practicing and proclaiming the good news in hard places including areas ureached for the Gospel.

Action International Ministries

Interpreting Freedom Foundation, is a nationally registered 501(c)3, committed to supporting our Afghan Interpreters and Allies.

www.InterpretingFreedom.org Founded in 2018, The Interpreting Freedom Foundation, a National Nonprofit, a registered 501(c)3 organization, committed to supporting our Afghan Interpreters, allies, and families as they transition to their new life as community members of our United States of America.
 
We provide comprehensive support services for all US combat interpreters who were engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom. These military and special ops interpreters played a critical role in the battlefield alongside US Armed Forces.
 
Please visit our webpage at www.InterpretingFreedom.org. On there, you will see that we are in many ways very different from other nonprofits. We go out of our way to be highly transparent about the stewarding and spending of your generous donor dollars. On our page, you will see a counter which tracks many of the services we have provided to date.
 
Please share our successes with your family, friends, colleagues, and connect with us via social media.
 
From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You for supporting our amazing organization.

The Interpreting Freedom Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization and your donation is tax deductible.

Mailed Checks may be made out and sent to "Interpreting Freedom Foundation", 8349 Arrowridge Blvd. Suite R, Charlotte, NC. 28273

Interpreting Freedom Foundation

The Human Rights Foundation promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies.

HRF is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights and democracy globally. HRF works to promote freedom where it’s most at risk: in countries ruled by authoritarian regimes. 

We do this in three main ways: by supporting grassroots activists and providing them the resources, skills, and attention to make a difference in their countries; by popularizing the struggle for freedom and against dictatorship and bringing human rights into the mainstream of global public discussion; and by producing international legal reports, public letters, and op-eds that can influence institutions, policymakers, and the public in the direction of protecting individual rights in countries ruled by authoritarian regimes.

HRF promotes liberal democracy in countries ruled by authoritarian regimes. Liberal democratic values are best expressed through the rights outlined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which is ratified by 173 countries and includes every human being’s…

• freedom of speech and expression
• the right to equal treatment and due process under law
• freedom from slavery and torture
• freedom of association
• the right to leave and enter their countries
• freedom from interference and coercion in matters of conscience
• the right to acquire and dispose of property
• freedom from arbitrary detainment or exile
• the right to worship in the manner of their choosing
• the right to participate in the government of their country

Like many other not-for-profit organizations, HRF relies primarily on the generous donations and support of individuals and foundations, who believe in our mission and care about the promotion of freedom and democracy across the globe.

Human Rights Foundation

We operate worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. 

The work of the ICRC is based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949, their Additional Protocols, its Statutes – and those of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – and the resolutions of the International Conferences of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. It takes action in response to emergencies and endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It directs and coordinates the international activities conducted by the Movement in armed conflicts and other situations of violence.

the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial, independent humanitarian organization, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war.  Please see our website www.icrc.org  for more information about our work.  


International Committee Of The Red Cross

IIE’s mission is to advance international education and access to education worldwide.

Institute of International Education (IIE)

Amaanah's objective is to provide long-term assistance throughout the entire lifespan of our programs.

Amaanah's objective is to provide long-term assistance throughout the entire lifespan of our programs. From the initial stages of education and scholarships, through job preparedness and entry into the workforce, culminating in the full cycle of individuals becoming Amaanah Ambassadors.

Amaanah's focus is working with women and youth in the refugee community. We have the following programs to help support the long term integration of our refugee community: Teach 360, Lions Soccer Program, Big Sister Circle, Relief services, and Scholarships.

The teach 360 program is an in school support program for refugee students to focus on social, emotional, linguistic and academic support. This is a partnership with schools or the school district while tracking different data points to measure the success of the program.

The Lions program is a free soccer youth boys program aimed at building community through mentorship and sports. We have a dedicated group of volunteer coaches who train and coach the athletes. The program has been able to support students with scholarships for higher education as well. 

The Big Sister Circle is a program geared towards women in building community and also support the women through education. The women learn fundamental English grammar alongside meeting new friends in the community. This hybrid program bridges virtual community with in person life experiences. 

The relief program is geared at short term support. Amaanah can respond in time of natural disaster and support the community through supplies, care packages, financial support, and food support as well. We focus on holistic services to create a deeper impact.

Amaanah Refugee Services

Zaman provides basic needs, education & workforce development to women to empower them to break the cycle of poverty.  

Zaman International is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the lives of marginalized women and children by empowering them to break the cycle of poverty. Founded as a grassroots group of volunteers in 1996, Zaman has grown to a world-class non-profit organization that has helped approximately 2.5 million people around the world. Operating from its 40,500 square-foot facility in Inkster, Zaman offers assistance ranging from basic necessities to life skills, education and vocational training and workforce development programs. Internationally, Zaman collaborates with partners to assist those in need of clean water and relief from natural disasters. 

Learn more at zamaninternational.org.

Zaman International - Hope for Humanity

Refugee Education Center supports refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community.

OUR HISTORY

The Refugee Education Center is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Grand Rapids, MI that exists to support agency support refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community.. The education-centered organization was founded in 2006 by a passionate group of Somali Bantu refugees who, as an ethnic group in their native country, were persecuted and prohibited to receive formal education. Upon arrival to the United States, community leaders recognized the incredible new opportunity to receive education and participate in the community as equals. They organized and created what is now the Refugee Education Center with the vision of supporting refugee children in West Michigan as they began their new education in a foreign land. Since 2006, our programs and services have expanded to address additional needs of families - serving over 4,500 refugees along the way. Through this, our vision has stayed the same. It has been, and is, central to the organization to share the knowledge learned from a first-person perspective of navigating the education system and refugee services and ultimately supporting the tens of thousands of refugees who call West Michigan home

OUR APPROACH

We are educators at the core, but we know that life is complex, and every story unique. That’s why we address the needs of not only the students we serve, but the whole family, focused around three core pillars of post-resettlement support:

EDUCATION - We were founded on a belief that education is a gift and an opportunity.  We acknowledge unique needs of refugee students and design our programs and services to coincide with traditional education in order that students may excel academically at an equitable rate as their American-born peers - and prepare for success in their new homeland. 

FAMILY STABILITY - Many complex barriers can interrupt the lives of refugee families. Whether it's a health and safety crisis, job loss, housing challenge or other life-challenge, our team is equipped to walk alongside refugees in these challenges, providing direct support or vital referrals to local social service agencies and programs.

CULTURE AND BELONGING - For many, the United States poses culturally challenging situations that differ from their birth-countries. We seek to prepare refugees to successfully engage with their new culture while also retaining their own cultural identity, values, and traditions.

OUR PROGRAM SERVICES

PROJECT FAULU - Our cornerstone K-12 support program for refugee students, Project Faulu, focuses on literacy and language acquisition, STEM/STEAM curriculum, and socio-emotional wellbeing. The afterschool program is designed specifically for children whose cultural adjustments and past trauma can make learning difficult. Through one-on-one tutoring and peer support groups, our goal is that each student is supported for academic success and social wellbeing.

B.R.I.D.G.E.S. - Building Refugee Independence and Delivering Guidance for Educational Success is designed for newly resettled refugee children who have yet to enter a US classroom. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for kids to prepare for their K-12 education and relieve anxiety prior to entering a classroom. The program exposes kids to new topics, themes, and culture they will encounter in their new school. Our goal is that each participating student is prepared to start school on the right foot! 

GRADUATE & GROW - Graduate & Grow offers broad, individualized support for high school aged students of refugee backgrounds. Through the program, students receive age-out support, graduation plans, mentorship and guidance in order to prepare them to graduate with a traditional High School Diploma, as well as for a successful transition into a career, trade school, and/or post-secondary education. 

REFUGEE NAVIGATORS - Who better to provide guidance and support than someone who has “been there, done that.” For newly arriving refugees, whether one has recently resettled in the United States or has moved from another part of the country, Navigators are a welcoming, familiar face in an unfamiliar place. Navigators, who come from a refugee background themselves, share their lived experiences and are trusted partners, providing guidance through the maze of government and private support systems in the foundational areas that best prepare a person (or family) for long-term integration and full participation. 

HANDS CONNECTED - Hands Connected is a one-of-a-kind program that provides children of refugee background, aged 0-5, with culturally responsive and multi-lingual pre-K — taught by refugee educators. Its primary purpose is to support children’s development in order that they may develop at the same rate as their American-born peers. Additionally, this program creates economic opportunities for refugee adults through direct employment and for those who are learning or working elsewhere and are in need of quality childcare. Hands Connected consists of the Center and the Home-based Educator Network. 

OUR IMPACT

We walk alongside refugees in the post-settlement phase of their journey —continuing services for however long it takes to provide the tools and remove the barriers to fully participate in the community.

+ 80% of enrolled K-12 students showed an increase in at least one letter-grade in one subject or more

+ 100% of enrolled K-12 students showed growth in cultural adjustment as determined by pre- and post- surveys

+ 97% of enrolled K-12 students showed an improved Reading Improvement Score

+ 82% of enrolled K-12 students showed improvement in WIDA Scores (English learners) 

+ 93% of 0-3 year old students passed Brigance Screening (child development & Kindergarten readiness) 

The Refugee Education Center

DO is a musical program where refugees and migrants children and young people meet and learn how to create music in a safe place

[A conductor invited refugees who’d never played instruments to join his orchestra. It changed his life](https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/13/europe/dream-orchestra-sweden-cec/index.html)

Dream Orchestra offers an open and creative space, promoting democratic participation in high-quality music education, where children and young people from Sweden, refugees and migrants from more than 25 different countries equally, become protagonists in celebrating their traditions together. Our goal is to positively influence their human development, offering a safe and joyful environment where they can obtain tools to express themselves, where mutual understanding is strengthened and their sense of self-worth and - esteem is empowered.

Inviting children, young people and their families from all levels of society, to learn to play an instrument in the context of the symphonic orchestra, presents an effective tool to foster social inclusion and peaceful coexistence.In a Dream Orchestra rehearsal you can hear more than 18 languages together.

DO’s learning model strives for excellence and doesn’t exclude anyone, as everyone brings its best to the orchestra and finds their place to add up and share.

Here you learn about music of the world, about the beauty and complexity of musical art and you experience the joy of achieving artistic results with teamwork, love, passion and solidarity.

Guided by its core values and its own safeguarding policy, the staff, teachers and volunteers focus on respecting students' individual rights and guarding their integrity.

The social and emotional impact of this activity in the lives of the children and young people who participate, contributes to better health conditions and gives them new perspectives for the future.

DO receives new students almost every week, not only from Gothenburg but also from surrounding cities. Families make new friends and broaden their social network when participating as volunteers in logistical or social activities. Dream Orchestra also supports training teachers in refugee camps and in countries like Ukraine.


Dream Orchestra 

Ladies Lets Talk is a nonprofit organization that helps refugee and immigrant women achieve belonging in their new community.

We connect them with women volunteers for:

- Language practice        

- Navigating daily life

- Friendship and sisterhood

Ladies Lets Talk

Global FC uses soccer as a vehicle for transformative impact, serving refugee youth via quality Soccer, Education, and Mentoring.

Global FC exists to bridge diverse cultures to come together, forming just communities where all are free to be fully known and fully loved in pursuit of their God-given purpose and potential.

Global FC's Mentoring Program provides underserved youth the opportunity to develop relationships with caring adults who inspire and support them to become thriving citizens.

Global FC's Education Program closes the opportunity gap for students by utilizing a holistic approach to learning, enriching the educational experience so students can achieve their highest potential.

Global FC

ASEF advocates for economic solutions that will enable Afghans to stand on their own feet.

Our mission at Afghan Sustainable Economic Foundation (ASEF), is to advocate for economic solutions that will enable the people of Afghanistan to stand on their feet and not be a burden on the international community.
Our Mission Statement
Our organization aims to identify and provide innovative means to spur job growth, provide food security, and eliminate extreme poverty. We aim to facilitate discussions between experts and policymakers to produce practical solutions to overcome the current crisis and achieve long-term economic sustainability for Afghanistan.

ASEF advocates on behalf of Afghans who are currently suffering from starvation, and experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis on earth.  While humanitarian aid is important and a necessity in the short run, we believe such efforts will only be a Band-Aid approach and not sustainable.  To alleviate the current conditions, where some 24 million Afghans are starving, 6 million are at risk of famine, and without aid, 1 million children are at risk of dying, the U.S. and the international community needs to unfreeze the $9.4 billion Afghan reserves, in a phased and responsible manner, and ensure that existing economic sanctions will not harm Afghan civilian livelihood in any way, along with development aid to support civilians.  We deem the current policies against Afghanistan as ineffective and a form of inhumane collective punishment which further increases the plight of the Afghan people.

We believe western policies should not lead to a collapse of the Afghan state, as it would create a power vacuum, bringing about anarchy and civil war. Millions of Afghans would be forced to flee their country seeking refuge in neighboring countries, Europe, and some in the U.S.  Furthermore, Afghanistan would become a terrorist haven and a narco-state. The cost ramifications of a failed Afghan state to the international community will be immense, whereas some of the solutions, e.g. sanction relief and release of frozen funds will be at no cost to the U.S. 

The Afghan people are resilient, innovative, and entrepreneurs at heart, and we believe the international community needs to remove the barriers that are holding them back. At ASEF we advocate for a sustainable Afghan economy.

ASEF Afghan Sustainable Economic Foundation

Our mission is to empower women and families overcoming trauma and injustice, bridging the gap from pain to purpose.


Global Reach. Local Impact.
Based in Charlotte, NC, we empower over 500 women and families in the US, Africa, and South & Central America a year.

We bridge the gap from pain to purpose through:
-Impactful Connections- We gather artisans into our community-then we surround and support them with mentors, partners, and resources that equip and empower them.
-Inspired Creations- Our artisans handcraft works of art-a restorative process that teaches them skills, instills hope, and ignites their sense of purpose.
-Economic Confidence- Artisans emerge from programs and partnerships with us as confident contributors to society and with momentum towards economic mobility.

We help women realize a brighter future – we help them change their history.
The women we serve are overcoming challenging circumstances such as human trafficking, abuse, addiction, incarceration, poverty and persecution. 
 
We empower them by teaching them a new skill – they become artisans as we teach them to make jewelry and other crafts.  When they come to us, these women are often times broken – they don’t feel successful, they don’t feel capable, and that directly impacts their confidence and ability to move forward in life.  Mastering a new skill changes that – it grows their confidence and helps them realize that they ARE valuable and CAN be successful.
 
On top of that, we surround them with love and encouragement – we are their support system as they realize their dreams.

BraveWorks *formerly Fashion & Compassion

Together Women Rise is a powerful community of women and allies dedicated to achieving global gender equality. 

Together Women Rise champions gender equality because women’s rights are human rights. When women and girls are treated equally, the world is healthier, safer, more peaceful, inclusive, and economically just for everyone.

With hundreds of chapters and supporters across the U.S. and partners globally, our Together Women Rise community learns about and advocates for gender equality issues, gives grants to organizations that empower women and girls in low-income communities in the Global South, and builds community to forge meaningful connections that increase our strength and collective impact.

Since our inception in 2003, we have invested more than 11 million in grants and partnerships supporting women and girls around the world and impacted more than 5 million women, girls, family and community members in over 70 countries.

Together Women Rise

Instant Aid is on the ground in humanitarian, environmental, and community emergencies.

Founded in 2022, our mission is to act as quickly as possible with effective aid for the most vulnerable in crisis and war zones.  

Devoted to the global protection of children and women, we partner with NGOs to execute meticulously designed programs that yield immediate, tangible impacts for long-lasting support. Instant Aid is a nonprofit organization devoted to short and long term aid for those in need across the globe. Our mission is simple: make it easy to give back in ways that are effective and instant. 






Hospitality For Humanity dba Instant Aid

The International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH)

Protecting heritage to build peace 
 
In response to the massive destruction of cultural heritage, the world has decided to come together.  Created in 2017, ALIPH is the only global fund that is solely dedicated to the protection of cultural heritage in conflict areas. ALIPH is a unique international cooperation initiative designed to meet the challenge of protecting cultural heritage in conflict areas.  To carry out this mission, the foundation finances preventive measures, emergency interventions and concrete post-conflict rehabilitation projects, all around the world. ALIPH's three areas of intervention are: 
	 
 preventive  protection to limit the risks of destruction,  
	 
 emergency  measures to ensure the security of heritage,  
	 
 post-conflict  actions to enable local populations to once again enjoy their cultural heritage. 

ALIPH 

To help civilians who are marginalised or excluded as a result of natural disasters, war, or economic collapse

Natural disasters. Famine. War. Climate change – which itself sets off a spiral of crises related to food insecurity, migration, and economic and political conflict. 
These challenges are an everyday reality for millions of people around the world. What’s worse, in traumatic situations, groups that are already vulnerable – like women, children, people with disabilities, and refugees – face increased risk and danger. They are cut off from their homes, livelihoods, support networks of extended family and friends. In many ways they lose all semblance of stability – things that we too often take for granted as we go about our daily lives.
In the midst of this uncertainty, it is understandable that people question whether they will ever be safe again. Compounded by feelings of helplessness and the prospect of relying on others to provide for yourself and your family, a person can be adrift in a sea of shame or embarrassment. This loss of personal dignity can add insult to an already overwhelming situation.
It is only from a place of support, stability, and strength that people can rebuild their lives after trauma, be those the result of man-made or natural disasters. And as a community of allies and advocates for relief and development, it is critical that we accompany them and work together as equals to rebuild stronger than before – reaffirming individuals’ dignity as we chart a path to a more resilient future. 

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) works hand in hand with communities – and indeed is part of these communities, with 90% of our staff being in-country nationals – through a program approach underscored by respect, transparency, and trust. By facing challenges together on equal footing, we assert individual dignity while simultaneously affirming greater resilience to ward off future crises. This commitment to trauma-informed relief and development work, built together with individuals in crisis situations, is what characterizes us.
PUI envisions a world in which vulnerable communities have the means to overcome major challenges and shape their own futures, from a place of dignity. Through thoughtful, context-specific interventions, we provide the tools and support communities need to develop recovery strategies and foster resilience, ensuring that they maintain agency on the road from emergency to sustainable development.
We approach our response, recovery, and resilience work through the lens of health – understanding that health is the fundamental block upon which all other growth and progress can be built. PUI's health activities integrate across our other program areas, including across nutrition, food security & livelihoods, water, sanitation & hygiene, education, mental health & psychosocial support, protection, and economic recovery. In turn, this contributes to the long-term well-being of individuals and communities.

For over 40 years, PUI has built relationships with communities and a deep network of partners in countries around the world – including in remote and often inaccessible areas, giving us unique reach in the humanitarian and development sector. 
We create meaningful ways to work together with communities and promote  broad participation and lasting self-reliance.
This is why we can deliver last mile healthcare and emergency services to communities in the world's most remote areas.

Your donation is essential to enable us to help vulnerable communities, including in forgotten crisis zones. It is the guarantee of Première Urgence Internationale's freedom to act.

In 2022, thanks to your generosity, our teams have strengthened access to healthcare, nutrition, water, hygiene, sanitation, food security, education, for 6 million people across 25 countries. The number of people we support worldwide has doubled over the past ten years. 

Première Urgence Internationale

Asylum Access

Preemptive Love Coalition

Support aid and humanitarian efforts on the ground in Afghanistan and across the globe for Afghan refugees.

Afghanistan Humanitarian Aid

Keeping Our Promise.

Afghan Womens Fund

Women for Afghan Women

International Orphan Care

Emergency USA

An organization focused on providing human services. It received its nonprofit status in 2022.

Kind Hearts San Diego

1258415673

1435915265

1737023302

We are a nonprofit, so instead of charging fees we rely on the generosity of donors like you.