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Since the Soviet invasion in 1979, the people of Afghanistan have endured lives filled with deprivation, brutality and anguish. An entire generation has lost their childhood. Over 1.5 million have lost one or both parents, and over 700,000 orphans are living in sub-poverty conditions. International Orphan Care (IOC) provides education, healthcare, nutrition and vocational training so that these children will be healthy and productive members of their community.

The mission of IOC is to provide the orphans of Afghanistan with HOPE (Help the Orphans be Productive and Educated).

IOC operates schools in Herat and Jalalabad and medical clinics in Deh Sabz and Dogh Abad.

The school in Jalalabad is known as the Mir Mohammad Youssof Vocational School and the school in Herat is named Phoenix, The Future Makers.

Who are we? A non-profit, non-sectarian and non-political humanitarian organization incorporated in the State of California and qualified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)3 of the US Internal Revenue Code. Our federal tax identification number is 33-0547951. Other than minor expenses, all contributions are sent directly to Afghanistan to support our mission.