I WANT TO HELP THE AFGHAN PEOPLE

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Volunteer Opportunities with Help Afghans Now

Additional Resources to Help Afghans

Government of Canada
You can contact this email to connect with Canadian refugee resettlement agencies providing support to Afghan refugees
Canada
IDRF
Canadian NGO collecting donations for Afghanistan
Canada
Afghan-American Foundation list
A list of approved foundations accepting funds for aid distribution
INTERNATIONAL BLUE CRESCENT
IBC-International Blue Crescent responds to the emergency needs of Afghan IDP s in Afghanistan and Afghan refugees in Turkey
Turkey & Afghanistan
RefugeesFB
Facebook group accepting donations for groceries, furniture and other necessities for Afghan families.
VENMO @RefugeesFB
Enabled Children Initiative
Supporting orphaned and abandoned children living with a disability in Afghanistan
UK
Women for Women International
Helping women survivors of war and conflict rebuild their lives
USA for UNHCR
Providing critical support to refugees - helping save, protect and rebuild the lives of millions who flee violence and persecution
International Rescue Committee
Responding to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helping people to survive, recover and rebuild
USA
No One Left Behind
All-volunteer organization working to support Special Immigrant Visa recipients (SIVs)
USA
CARE
Works to address global poverty with a special focus on women and girls; working to reach 500,000 vulnerable Afghans with emergency food, health services, shelter, and support for refugees
USA
Save the Children
Champions the rights of the world’s 2.3 billion children; focused on providing emergency aid to displaced Afghan families
USA
AfghanAid
AfghanAid works in some of the most remote regions of Afghanistan and is supporting families who have lost their homes and livelihoods across the region
USA
Vital Voices
Working to protect women change makers and survivors of gender-based violence in Afghanistan
USA
Women for Afghan Women
Works to protect the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan; providing shelter and emergency resources to thousands of women, children, and families across the country
USA
International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC has been present in Afghanistan since 1987. ICRC staff have worked to protect and assist those in need in Taliban-controlled areas for years. We also maintain open channels with local and high-level leaders. We will continue to work hand-in-hand with the Afghan Red Crescent Society to help those whose lives have been scarred by war.
Switzerland
Miles4Migrants
Transform miles and points into a life-changing force for good!
USA
International Refugee Assistance Project
Support the International Refugee Assistance Project! Your support enables our growing network of advocates to continue defending the legal and human rights of refugees and displaced people around the world. Thank you for joining us in our efforts to assist those who seek safety and security.
USA
IMS and AJSC (Afghan Journalists Safety Committee)
IMS and AJSC (Afghan Journalists Safety Committee) have worked to keep media workers safe for many years. But the situation right now is extremely serious. Therefore, IMS and AJSC are calling for help:
Denmark
Help Afghans Now- India
Our very own on the ground team working to provide direct aid and assistance to Afghans coming into India
India
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Neighbors in Need: Afghan Allies Fund will provide food, housing assistance, clothing, and other basic needs for our Afghan friends as they await the official services available to them.
USA
Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA)
Islamic Relief USA has made an initial commitment of $1 million to help Afghan families suffering under the current crisis. Our staff on the ground has identified Kabul, Balkh, Herat and Nangarhar provinces as areas for immediate support, and are working to distribute the following items:
USA
Afghan Learning Academy
providing educational and humanitarian services throughout Kandahar is well positioned with its vast network of local volunteers and organizers to provide the much needed humanitarian support these families need. In the past week, we have been providing food, shelter, blankets, tents and other first aid essentials to the newly displaced families. With your generous donations, we can expand our reach and help more families in need.
USA
Turquoise Mountain
Turquoise Mountain works to protect heritage and communities at risk around the world, and to provide jobs, education and a renewed sense of pride. We focus on historic buildings and traditional crafts, in Afghanistan, Myanmar and the Middle East.
UK
Action for Afghanistan
Turquoise Mountain works to protect heritage and communities at risk around the world, and to provide jobs, education and a renewed sense of pride. We focus on historic buildings and traditional crafts, in Afghanistan, Myanmar and the Middle East.
Australia
Action for Afghanistan
Australia
Call to Action
Text “Crisis” to 52886 - sends you a link to sign your name to a pre-registered generated letter to your elected officials.
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
If you are able to volunteer your time to help with services like airport pick-ups, apartment set-ups, or bringing a meal, please sign-up
Special Visa Assistance
15th congressional dist. (East Bay: Fremont, Hayward, Dublin) Special Visa Assistance
California: East Bay: Fremont, Hayward, Dublin
Special Visa Assistance
15th congressional dist. (East Bay: Fremont, Hayward, Dublin) Special Visa Assistance
California: East Bay: Fremont, Hayward, Dublin
Arrive Ministries
Will provide housing for 35 Afghan families and they need assistance with tutoring for Afghans, volunteering, translating, donations, etc.
Minneapolis-St Paul
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
If you are able to volunteer your time to help with services like airport pick-ups, apartment set-ups, or bringing a meal, please sign-up using the button that represents your region or sign-up for the general stand-by list.
Seattle / Tacoma, DC MD VA Area, Houston Fort Worth
Lutheran Social Services
calling on volunteers to help provide transportation, set-up apartments, and offer families warm meals, donate, do advocacy by Send a message to President Biden saying you support a full evacuation of Allies from Afghanistan as soon as possible
Virginia
ERADA
ERADA coordinates and organizes Afghan experts outside Afghanistan to participate in and contribute to the humanitarian and socio-economic development agenda in Afghanistan.
Virginia
Austin Volunteering
Creating a task force to volunteer and raise funds for Afghan refugees that are set to arrive and resettle within Texas. If you would like to volunteer to help set up apartments and deliver groceries, please comment on this post and we will reach out to you.
Austin Texas
HAN TEAM TURKEY Translators
This form is asking specifically for Dari/Farsi and Pashto speakers are needed to assist with remote and on-the-ground translation work. You do not need to be located in Istanbul to volunteer, unless you would like to work on the ground.
Cultural Atlas
Information on Afghan Culturural Sensitivity
Afghan Diaspora Hub
Relevant news, protests, campaigns for Afghanistan relief
ERADA
Experts for relief and development of Afghansitan
Magenta Consulting
Afghanistan Support Guide
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