The Wishal family—Mr. and Mrs. Wishal and their four children, ages 3 through 19—have recently resettled in Corona, California after leaving Afghanistan. Mr. Wishal was gainfully employed in his community back home, and Mrs. Wishal has devoted herself full-time to caring for their family. Committed to building a successful new life, both parents are now enrolled in local English classes to strengthen their language skills and fully engage in their community. Please join us in giving the Wishals a warm welcome as they embark on this exciting journey!
Amarkhil Family
The Amarkhil family—Mr. and Mrs. Amarkhil and their four children, ages 3 to 15—have recently begun a new chapter in Buena Park, California after resettling from Afghanistan. Mr. Amarkhil served as a medical officer in a warehouse setting, and Mrs. Amarkhil has devoted herself to caring for their family at home. Both parents are now enrolled in English classes as they work to strengthen their language skills and embrace life in their new community. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the Amarkhils as they settle into their new home!
Rashikh Family
The Rasikh family—Mr. and Mrs. Rasikh and their five children, ages 3 to 16—have recently begun a new chapter in Garland, Texas after resettling from Afghanistan. Mr. Rasikh brings valuable expertise as a survey engineer, and Mrs. Rasikh has devoted herself to caring for their family at home. Both parents are eager to strengthen their English skills and are actively seeking online classes to help them fully engage with their community and support their children’s success. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the Rasikhs as they settle into their new home!
Nooristani Family
The Nooristani family—Mr. and Mrs. Nooristani and their six daughters, ages 3 through 14—have recently begun a new chapter in El Cajon, California after resettling from Afghanistan. Mr. Nooristani brings valuable expertise as a medical laboratory technician, and Mrs. Nooristani is devoted to caring for their children at home. Eager to build connections and support her family’s success, Mrs. Nooristani is enrolled in local English classes and they are on the waiting list for additional language support. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the Nooristanis as they embrace their new community!
Azhar Family
The Azhar family—Mr. and Mrs. Azhar and their three children, ages 10 through 15—have recently begun a new chapter in Tustin, California after resettling from Afghanistan. Mr. Azhar most recently served as a Field Officer back home, and Mrs. Azhar has devoted herself to caring for their family. Both parents are now enrolled in local English classes as they embrace community life and support their children’s success. Please join us in giving the Azhars a warm welcome as they settle into their new home!
Hamdam Family
The Hamdam family—Mr. and Mrs. Hamdam and their six children, ages 7, 8, 15, 17, 19, and 21—have recently begun a new life in Hyattsville, Maryland, after resettling from Afghanistan. Mr. Hamdam brings extensive experience in logistics from his work with USAID, and Mrs. Hamdam is devoted to caring for their family at home. Together, they are eager to integrate into their community and build a brighter future for their children. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the Hamdams as they embark on this exciting journey!
Jalbal Family
The Jalbal family—parents Layla and Haroon and their seven children, ages 8 to 22—have just begun their new chapter in Alexandria, VA, after resettling from Afghanistan. Haroon brings extensive experience in IT, while Layla has devoted herself full-time to nurturing their family. Both are eagerly building their language skills through local English classes to support their children’s success and integration into the community. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the Jalbals as they embark on this exciting journey.
Stanikzai Family
The Stanikzai family—parents Roya and Farid and their five children, ages two to fifteen—recently resettled in Virginia after fleeing Afghanistan. Farid served as a Close Protection Officer for USAID in Kabul, and Roya has devoted herself full-time to caring for their children. Both are now enrolled in local English-language classes as they work to build a new life here. Their energetic household is especially excited to celebrate their twin daughters’ birthday on June 11 each year. Your support will help the Stanikzais as they navigate this transition, learn new skills, and lay down roots in their community.
Musadiq Family
Meet the Musadiq Family!
The Musadiq family recently arrived from Afghanistan and is now beginning their new life in California. Their large and loving family includes Mom, Dad, and seven children ranging in age from 2 to 15 years old. Back in Afghanistan, Dad worked as a civil engineer and construction project manager. Mom has been the heart of the home and is now taking English classes to help her family thrive in their new environment. Let’s give the Musadiq family a heartfelt welcome and offer our support as they settle into their new community and build a brighter future together.
Hemat Family
Introducing the Hemat Family!
The Hemat family recently arrived from Afghanistan and is now settling into their new home in Sacramento, California. The family includes Mom, Dad, five children ranging from 9 to 20 years old—and they are also expecting a new baby soon! Back in Afghanistan, Dad worked as a medical doctor, and Mom lovingly cared for their home and children. They are now getting to know their new community and taking the first steps toward building a safe and hopeful future. Let’s give the Hemat family a warm welcome and support them as they begin this new chapter in their lives.
Mohammad Family
The Mohammad family has recently arrived from Afghanistan and is beginning a new life in California. Their family includes Mom, Dad, and five children ranging in age from 9 to 19 years old. Back in Afghanistan, Dad worked in construction, and Mom was a full-time homemaker. Both parents are eager to learn and are currently seeking English classes to support their transition and better connect with their new community. Let’s give the Mohammad family a warm welcome and offer our support as they build a safe and hopeful future here in the U.S.
Shams Family
Introducing the Shams Family!
The Shams family recently arrived from Afghanistan and is now settling into their new home in Antelope, California. Mom and Dad have three children, ranging in age from 3 to 12 years old. Back home, Dad worked as an engineer for a construction company, while Mom cared for their family. She is now attending English classes to support their transition and build new opportunities in the U.S. Let’s warmly welcome the Shams family and help them feel supported as they begin this new chapter.
Sadat Family
The Sadats recently arrived from Afghanistan and are beginning a new chapter in Virginia. The family includes Mom and Dad, their two daughters (ages 20 and 16), and two sons (ages 18 and 13). Back home, Dad was a respected university teacher, and Mom devoted her time to caring for the family. Now in the U.S., she has proudly enrolled in English classes and is eager to build new connections. As they settle into their new home and community, the Sadats need your support to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming space. Let’s help them feel at home!
Akbarzai Family
Recently arrived from Afghanistan, the Akbarzai family is settling into their new home in El Cajon, California. Mom and Dad have five wonderful children, ranging in age from 11 to 3 years old. Back in Afghanistan, Dad worked as a Research Team Leader, and Mom lovingly cared for their home and children. Now in the U.S., both parents are enrolled in English classes as they take steps toward building a new life for their family.
Let’s give the Akbarzai family a warm welcome and support them as they navigate this exciting new chapter in their journey.
Alawad Family
Recently arrived from Jordan, the Alawad family—Mom, Dad, and their five children, ages 13 to 20—have started a new chapter in California. Dad worked in construction back in Syria, and Mom was a housewife. Now in the U.S., she is learning English at school alongside her children, who are excited to study and grow together in their new community.
Qani Family
Meet the Qani Family! They recently arrived in California from Afghanistan, bringing with them strength, resilience, and a deep sense of togetherness. This large and loving family includes Mom, Dad, and their seven children, ranging in age from 22 to 6 years old. Dad worked as a construction professional, while Mom has been a devoted homemaker. Now, both Mom and the children are taking English classes—learning and growing side by side. As they settle into their new home, the Qani family is in urgent need of household essentials to help create a safe and comfortable space for their next chapter.