Summary:

Following the withdrawal of US troops and the collapse of the Afghan government, tens of thousands of Afghans have been evacuated in to the US and in third country localities around the world. Those already in the US will need support in starting a new life and adjusting to their new society. This project will address the immediate needs of Afghan families by providing basic necessities.

Challenges:

It is always difficult to start again, particularly for the Afghan evacuees who had to abandon everything and flee their homes with the hope of new beginnings. Some of them, particularly the persecuted and marginalized Hazaras, who are systematically targeted by Taliban and ISIS-K on the basis of ethnicity and religion, are particularly vulnerable in light of their recent experiences escaping the Taliban. They need help getting over their trauma and adjust to new life in the US.

Solution:

The Foundation, in collaboration with grassroots diaspora organizations and community leaders, will help the evacuees integrate in to their new communities, by connecting members of the diaspora with the evacuees, organizing events and opportunities for sharing of social and cultural knowledge to help towards a meaningful integration. The events may include annual gatherings and sports events. Upon availability of funds, the Foundation may also provide cash assistance to cover basic necessities.

Long term impact:

It appears that there will be successive groups of evacuees arriving from the third country locations in to the US as their applications are getting processed. The new arrivals will replace those who are processed out of the camps and into their new communities in the US. Through this project, the Foundation in collaboration with grassroots diaspora partners and community leaders will fundraise to help the traumatized evacuees with cash assistance and welcoming them into their new communities.