• 2023 Annual Benefit Reception

    Photo by Wanman uthmaniyyah

    THE ASCHIANA FOUNDATION
    Cordially Invites You To Our
    2023 Annual Benefit Reception

    Honoring
    Negin Khpalwak
    First female Afghan orchestra conductor

    Honorary Patron
    Mrs. Laura Bush

    Honorary Chairs
    General Richard and Mary Jo Myers

    Hosted by
    Her Excellency Karin Ulrika Olofsdotter of Sweden

    Wednesday, April 26, 2023
    6:00PM – 9PM EST

    At the House of Sweden 
    2900 K. Street NW, Washington, DC 2007

    FEATURING

    A Special Video Appearance by
    Khaled Hosseini
    Afghan-American Novelist, author of the Kite Runner and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

    An Art Exhibit by
    ArtLords

    A Video From Aschiana

    Please Join Us in Celebrating the Resilience of 
    Afghan Women, Men, and Children at Aschiana

    “There is no greater insight into the future than recognizing… when we save our children, we save ourselves.”  — Margaret Mead

    With a volunteer Board of Directors and no employees, more than 95% of our total funds raised support Aschiana’s life-impacting programs.

    Aschiana Foundation Board of Directors

    Officers
    Sanya N. Younossi, President
    Sima Lodin Calkin, Vice President
    Nicole Myers Little, Treasurer
    Mary Jo Myers, Past President 
    Patricia Silberman, President Emeritus     

    Board Members
    Leslie Cunningham
    Nadia Hashimi, M.D.
    Meredith Inderfurth
    Katie Roberts
    Princess Noal Zaher

    Food: Compliments of Bistro Aracosia

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