Trunk Show with Zarif Design, Sep. 29 and 30, 2015
Aschiana hosted a Zarif Design Trunk Show on September 29th and 30th, 2015. Zarif is a design style that merges traditional culture with a modern aesthetic.
2015 Annual Fundraising Event: May 13—Embassy of France
On May 13, 2015, under the patronage of His Excellency the Ambassador of France Gérard Araud, the Aschiana Foundation held its Annual Fundraising Event at the Embassy of France. This event celebrated Aschiana’s 20th Anniversary and honored Afghanistan’s First Lady, Rula Ghani.
“Afghanistan’s quietly forceful first lady”
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“Marcus: A step forward by Afghanistan’s first lady”
Read more at The Houston Chronicle
Smart Women, Smart Power: The Future of Afghanistan
Listen to the audio at the Center for Strategic & International Studies. Or, watch the video here.
“New Afghan Government Can Change the Fate of Country’s Most Vulnerable”
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“First Lady Rula Ghani aims to elevate Afghanistan’s women”
Read more in the L.A. Times
Operation Silver Lining
For the second winter, the Aschiana Foundation has purchased Mylar blankets for distribution in and around Kabul with life saving results.
2014 Annual Fundraising Event: March 11—House of Sweden
On March 11, 2014, under the patronage of His Excellency the Ambassador of Sweden Björn Lyrvall and His Excellency the Ambassador of Afghanistan Eklil Hakimi and Mrs. Sultana Hakimi, the Aschiana Foundation held its Annual Fundraising Event at the House … Continued
“Laura Bush: Afghan women’s gains are at risk”
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