Diplomatic Spotlight: Aschiana Annual Benefit
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Book Event with Nadia Hashimi, April 28, 2016
Aschiana hosted a book talk and signing with Nadia Hashimi, internationally best-selling author of “The Pearl that Broke Its Shell” and “When The Moon Is Low.”
2016 Annual Gala: June 7, 2016—Embassy of France
On June 7, 2016, the Aschiana Foundation held its Annual Fundraising Event at the Embassy of France. This event honored General John F. Campbell, USA (Ret.), former U.S. Forces-Afghanistan Commander and the NATO Resolute Support Commander in Afghanistan, and Ms. Shinkai Karokhail, member of the Afghan Parliament.
“A former street child in Afghanistan, now giving back where he found help”
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Piano Recital hosted by the Afghan Embassy, April 1, 2016
Aschiana hosted an evening in support of the foundation featuring Elham Fanous, Afghan Pianist. The event was held at Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, 2001 24th Street, NW Washington, DC.
Charity Happy Hour benefit at Vinoteca, March 16, 2016
Join us Wednesday, March 16th at Vinoteca (1940 11th Street NW) for a Charity Happy Hour benefiting the Aschiana Foundation! Happy Hour at Vinoteca regularly lasts from 5pm to 7pm, but if you make a $10 donation to the Aschiana … Continued
President’s Message, 2015
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. This is why we at the … Continued
Hand Craft for Afghan Children, Nov. 14 and 15, 2015
Aschiana celebrated the holiday season and helped people around the world at our International Bazaar at the Silver Bells Fair, the Beal House, First Unitarian Church in Kingston, which featured wonderful handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts made in Kingston, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Guatemala — … Continued
Trunk Show with Zarif Design, Sep. 29 and 30, 2015
Aschiana hosted a Zarif Design Trunk Show on September 29th and 30th, 2015. Zarif is a design style that merges traditional culture with a modern aesthetic.
2015 Annual Fundraising Event: May 13—Embassy of France
On May 13, 2015, under the patronage of His Excellency the Ambassador of France Gérard Araud, the Aschiana Foundation held its Annual Fundraising Event at the Embassy of France. This event celebrated Aschiana’s 20th Anniversary and honored Afghanistan’s First Lady, Rula Ghani.