Hi all!
We want to take a moment to share about a great non-profit organization: Omeid International. One of our cousins helped establish this organization in 2005. Since 2009 it has been running an orphanage in Kabul, Afghanistan. This past Sunday we attended the organization's fundraiser and learned about what they are doing.
Omeid means "hope" in Farsi and the organization is trying to inspire a new Afghan generation. Omeid International currently houses, educates, and nourishes 17 boys that would otherwise be child-laborers or living on the streets. As many of us know, Afghanistan has a long history of conflict and instability. Omeid International hopes to transform these young men into the leaders of tomorrow.
We encourage you to check out the Omeid International web site for more information and consider donating to the organization. It costs $2,000 a month to run the orphanage and it is funded mostly by individuals such as yourself. A monthly contribution of $25 keeps one child fed, or alternatively you can make a one time donation. Anything is appreciated. The organization is run by volunteers so 100% of your donation goes to the children in need.
At the fundraiser on Sunday one of the speakers said, "Afghanistan is no longer in the news." The United States plans to withdraw troops from the nation by 2014 and headlines about Afghanistan are becoming fewer. Along with the decline of US involvement comes a decline in awareness and activism. Please help ensure that the boys at Omeid International's orphanage are not forgotten by contributing to this cause.
Thank you.
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