News and Events
November 21, 2010 – International Orphan Care participated in the Southern California Rebuild Afghanistan Summit at University of California Los Angeles
November 7, 2010 – International Orphan Care participated in the Northern California Rebuild Afghanistan Summit at University of California Berkeley
July 24 and July 31, 2010 – Hafif Family Foundation Concerts under the Stars at the Hafif Estate and Gardens in La Verne, California
July 18, 2010 – Afternoon fund raising event at the home of Jim and Ileana Gulmesoff in Huntington Beach, California
June 6, 2010 – International Orphan Care benefited from a telethon on Ariana Afghanistan Television to raise funds for programs in Afghanistan.
Internet Access and New Computers
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Mir Mohammad Youssof Vocational School
In May 2010, four new computers were delivered to the Mir Mohammad Youssof Vocational School in Jalalabad. The school also benefited from access to the internet through a public-private partnership called “Light Up Jalalabad.”
Ustad Pamer, the computer teacher, reports that the “computers are new and fast - all students are using computers and they using net as well.”
The remaining computers at the school still need to be replaced and an alternative source of electricity is needed because the municipal supply is not reliable.
May 17, 2010 – Ahmad Javid Sayeed was interviewed by Mariam Ismail Arsala on her program Pahana Rana Da (Pashto for “Knowledge is Light” or “Education is Power”) on Ariana Afghanistan Television. Javid jan came to the school in Jalalabad in 1995 and spoke about his experiences at the school that is now known as the Mir Mohammad Youssof Vocational School. Javid jan and his brothers studied English and vocational courses. He related that he had fond memories of having lunch before the afternoon classes, playing volleyball after class and drinking a glass of milk after volleyball.
May 16, 2010 – Afghan Student Association at the University of California, San Diego presented 'Roots Reclaimed, Futures Redefined', a fundraising banquet for the children of Afghanistan at the Price Center East Ballroom at UCSD
May 15, 2010 – Nathan Pacheco sang for Children’s Hope International Literacy & Development at OC Pavilion, Santa Ana, California. C.H.I.L.D. continues to be an active supporter of IOC’s programs to assist children in Afghanistan.
May 11, 2010 Tamim Atayee presentation at breakfast meeting of Mission Viejo Rotary Club at Casta Del Sol Golf Course Clubhouse, Mission Viejo, California
May 6, 2010 – Fund raising event to Change the Life of a Child or Woman in Afghanistan – Nepal – Pakistan in cooperation with R Star Ministries – Nepal and Comprehensive Disaster Response Services – Pakistan at Local Sixteen Restaurant, Washington DC
May 1, 2010 – Soka University of America International Festival with Soka Rotaract Club, Aliso Viejo, California. Soka Rotaract Club members distributed information about Afghanistan. The students also made and sold bolani (Afghan fried bread filled with vegetables), roht (Afghan sweet bread) and tea to raise funds for International Orphan Care
April 29, 2010 – Mike Whipple presentation at luncheon meeting of Costa Mesa Kiwanis Club at Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Dr., Costa Mesa 92626
April 28, 2010 – Mike Whipple presentation at dinner meeting of Mission Viejo Lions Club at Norman P Murray Community Center, Mission Viejo, California
April 18, 2010 – Afghan Culture Show presented by UC Berkeley Afghan Students Association at Mission Paradise Banquet Hall, Hayward, California
February 22, 2010 - Northern California New Year Gala at Century House and Gardens, Fremont, California
November 13, 2009 – Annual Autumn Gala at the Pacific Hills Banquet Hall, Laguna Hills, California
November 1, 2009 - 2009 Rebuild Afghanistan Summit at Guzman Hall, Dominican University, San Rafael, California
July 25, August 1 and 8, 2009 - Hafif Family Foundation Concerts under the Stars at the Hafif Estate and Gardens in La Verne, California
June 18 – Fund raising event at Khyber Pass Gallery in Laguna Beach, California to support schools in Herat
May 2, 2009 – International Festival at Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, California
April 18, 2009 – Afghan Student Association at UC San Diego presented Reaching Across the Dividing Line a fund raising event to benefit orphans in Afghanistan
March 27, 2009 – Nowrooz 1388 presented by the Afghan Student Association at New York University
February 14, 2009 – British American Business Council of Orange County annual Valentines Day Dinner Dance at the Lido Ballroom of the Westin Hotel, Costa Mesa, California
February 8, 2009 – Afghan Student Association West presents Remembering the Forgotten a fund raising event for Afghanistan at Ackerman Grand Ballroom at UCLA
January 30, 2009 – the Justice Outreach and You (JOY) Ministry presents Salaam Afghanistan at the Neighborhood Congregational Church, Laguna Beach, California
January 27, 2009 – Unveiling Hope Gala at the Century House and Gardens, Fremont, California
What a marvelous time in Fremont as more than 180 in the Afghan community came together to support education and quality health care in Afghanistan. This would not have been possible without the assistance of University of California, Berkeley Afghan Student Association. International Orphan Care (IOC) is grateful for the support of American Afghan pianist and composer, Omar Akram, Theatrical Show by Mansoor Taed, Fashion Show by AFG Classics and Kajak Abro Dancer, Tara Jan. The Ambassador of Hope Award was presented with special honor to Mir Mohammad Youssof. We are pleased to honor Anosha and Kamran Misaghi for their dedication and diligence in giving oversight to the Northern California Unveiling Hope Gala.
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Northern California Regional Director Anosha Zereh-Misaghi
Anosha came to Fremont from Afghanistan in the early 80s when her father, a UN diplomat, felt his life was in danger after the Soviet Union invasion. Losing her father, she began work early to assist her family. She is now fulfilling her father's dream in acquiring an education. Attending UC Berkeley, she is majoring in Peace and Conflict as well as Middle Eastern Studies. Anosha is married with a son and daughter. As IOC’s volunteer Northern California Regional Director, she has fulfilled her passion for serving orphan children in Afghanistan.
The UC Berkeley Afghan Student Association presented its program entitled Bridge the Future to raise funds for International Orphan Care to support the children of Afghanistan
“Our members actively participated in the successful Gala Fundraiser in Northern California and are currently launching a Vitamin Drive for IOC. Our organization primarily focuses on humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, and seeing the progress NGOs such as IOC have made inspire us to attain greater endeavors dedicated to the impoverished of Afghanistan. We have made strong relations with IOC and hope to continue working with IOC for years to come.”
Sliman Nawabi
UC Berkeley United Afghan Club President
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January 15, 2009 Juliana Ditty, Vice President of International Orphan Care, was able to speak and present slides at La Palma Kiwanis Breakfast Club and Fountain Valley Kiwanis Lunch Club. Kiwanis look forward in partnering with IOC to obtain a 25 KW generator and solar panels to keeps electricity consistent and computers running smoothly.
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November 15, 2008 Gala at Wyndham Hotel, South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, California.
September 18, 2008 – Breakfast at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, California with Orange County Supervisor Chris Norby sharing memories of Afghanistan from his travels through Afghanistan as a young man
September 13, 2008 South Orange County Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding at the home of Pam Burris, Laguna Niguel, California.
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September 7, 2008 at home of Bonnie Harrington, Corona Del Mar, California.
August 24, 2008 Women’s Afghan Tea at home of Laura Peters, Garden Grove, California.
August 17, 2008 At the home of Fakhri Wiliani, Bel Aire, Los Angeles, California.
August 9, 2008 Concert Under The Stars, Hafif Family Foundation, La Verne, California.
July 24, 2008 Men’s breakfast hosted by Abdullah Akbar at Pancakes R Us, Costa Mesa, California.
July 19, 2008 Concert Under The Stars, Hafif Family Foundation, La Verne.
June 21, 2008 Women’s Tea at the home of Jonelle Schlund, Orange, California.
May 16, 2008 – Exclusive screening of Wazma Osman’s documentary film Postcards from Tora Bora at the Four Seasons Banquet Room of the Caspian Restaurant, Irvine California
March 20, 2008 – Luncheon meeting to introduce donors and volunteers to the projects and programs of International Orphan Care In Afghanistan Wyndham Hotel at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa, California
March 15, 2008 – Nawrooz celebration and fund raising event at the China Harbor Restaurant, Seattle, Washington
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September 26, 2007 – Breakfast buffet with Former Congressman Don Ritter at the Wyndham Hotel at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa, California
August 12, 2007 – Sarwar Ahmedzai of the Kuchi Resettlement Institute presentation about the Kuchis, the nomads of Afghanistan, at the Marina Hills Clubhouse, Laguna Niguel, California
September 2006 – Hille Foundation made of donation of $5,000 to International Orphan Care to support development of the shops for the vocational classes, which had been under temporary shelters consisting of a canvas awning. For information about the Hille foundation go to: http://www.hillefoundation.org
October 2005 – The Razi Health Foundation donated $3,000 to International Orphan Care to support the Deh Sabz and Dogh Abad clinics. For more information about Razi Health Foundation, please see the website: http://razihealthfoundation.org
April 2005 – The Monarch Sunrise Rotary Club, Dana Point, California donated of $2,000 to support the Phoenix School in Herat. For information about the Monarch Sunrise Rotary Club, visit the web site: http://www.monarchbeachrotary.org
January 2005 – International Orphan Care received a donation of $1,000 from The Sheila Broderick Foundation.
June 13, 2004 – Fund raising event for the orphans of Afghanistan, sponsored by Sadiq Tawfiq at the Khyber Pass Galleries, Laguna Beach, California
November 2, 2003 – Laguna Niguel Mayor Mike Whipple and Fauzia Assifi spoke about their trip to Afghanistan at the Sea Country Senior and Community Center, Laguna Niguel, California
July 19, 2003 – Festival of Hope with recognition of the Honorable Richard Riordan as International Orphan Care’s 2003 recipient of the Ambassador of HOPE Award at the Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, California
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