New Years Greetings from Afghanistan
Aschiana students wish you a Happy New Year in 2019.
Holiday Bazaar, December 10, 2018
Thanks to the generosity of Bistro Aracosia, a top Washington DC restaurant, the Aschiana Foundation held a Holiday Bazaar benefiting the daily hot meal program for working street children. Some of our featured vendors included Ibhana, Enise, Moscow on the Potomac, … Continued
New photos of Aschiana kids in Kabul!
Some new photos courtesy of Wendy Summer who is traveling in Kabul.
2018 Annual Gala: June 6, 2018—Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence
The Aschiana Foundation’s 2018 Annual Reception was held Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 6:30 PM in honor of Congresswoman Susan Davis for her long-time support of Afghan women and children. Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence Hosted by His Excellency Kåre R. Aas 3401 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20007 For … Continued
“Afghan girl competes in World Health Organization Painting Contest.”
Aschiana student Samya Hamasi has ranked third in a painting competition among 200 children from Afghanistan.
“Afghan Children, Deprived of School, Tell of Their Deepest Fears”
Read more at New York Times.
“Taliban Take an Afghan District, Sangin, That Many Marines Died to Keep”
Read more at New York Times.
“‘There is nothing here but dust’: What Afghan deportees face after years as refugees in Pakistan”
Read more at The Washington Post.
Pop-Up Afghan Art Gallery and Sale, March 26 2017
Aschiana Foundation hosted a Pop-Up Afghan Art Gallery and Sale With Hashmat Hayat, former Aschiana student Sunday, March 26th 6:00 – 8:00 PM Lapis Bistro, lower level 1847 Columbia Road, NW Washington, D.C. 20009 Hashmat grew up attending Aschiana’s main school … Continued
“An Afghan Mother’s Heartache: Three Sons Dead in a Day”
Read more at New York Times.