New photos of Aschiana kids in Kabul!
Some new photos courtesy of Wendy Summer who is traveling in Kabul.
2018 Annual Gala: June 6, 2018—Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence
The Aschiana Foundation’s 2018 Annual Reception was held Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 6:30 PM in honor of Congresswoman Susan Davis for her long-time support of Afghan women and children. Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence Hosted by His Excellency Kåre R. Aas 3401 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20007 For … Continued
“Afghan girl competes in World Health Organization Painting Contest.”
Aschiana student Samya Hamasi has ranked third in a painting competition among 200 children from Afghanistan.
“Afghan Children, Deprived of School, Tell of Their Deepest Fears”
Read more at New York Times.
“Taliban Take an Afghan District, Sangin, That Many Marines Died to Keep”
Read more at New York Times.
“‘There is nothing here but dust’: What Afghan deportees face after years as refugees in Pakistan”
Read more at The Washington Post.
Pop-Up Afghan Art Gallery and Sale, March 26 2017
Aschiana Foundation hosted a Pop-Up Afghan Art Gallery and Sale With Hashmat Hayat, former Aschiana student Sunday, March 26th 6:00 – 8:00 PM Lapis Bistro, lower level 1847 Columbia Road, NW Washington, D.C. 20009 Hashmat grew up attending Aschiana’s main school … Continued
“An Afghan Mother’s Heartache: Three Sons Dead in a Day”
Read more at New York Times.
2017 Annual Gala: February 8, 2017—Embassy of Japan
On February 8, 2017, under the patronage of His Excellency Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae and Mrs. Nobuko Sasae, the Aschiana Foundation held its Annual Fundraising Event at the Residence of the Japanese Ambassador. This event honored His Excellency Dr. Hamdullah Mohib and Mrs. Lael … Continued
President’s Message, 2016
Dear Friends of Aschiana, As the Western nations have begun to drawdown their presence and significantly reduce their funding support in Afghanistan, grassroots programs such as those provided by Aschiana, need to be supported more than ever.