A-AWA has been using donations for specific programs as specified by the donor. For example, Winter Coat Drive (sample cost involved: transportation, shipment, purchase of goods inside Afghanistan for direct distribution, etc.), Emergency Assistance to Vulnerable Families – USA (Sample cost involved: covering the rent, food, kids’ clothing for the individual/family approved by the BOD), Minimum program costs when not sponsored such as annual meeting, Life and Cope, Support Groups (Sample cost involved: Photocopy material, simple refreshments, awards to recognize volunteers, advertisement to promote program, renting space, etc.).
Volunteering in your community gives you a chance to give back. You’ll feel a sense of pride that you are volunteering your time and will in return cultivate a more dynamic, integrative community helping Afghan families become productive members of their community.
Join us! With the trusted support of our members, we can continue to create a culture where our community would flourish and cultivate resources and connections for new refugee families.