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News and EventsInternet Access and New ComputersatMir 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.
The following events are planned or proposed: June 6, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time, International Orphan Care will benefit from a telethon on Ariana Afghanistan Television to raise funds for programs in Afghanistan. Ariana Afghanistan Television has been the premiere source of Afghan related local and international news since 1989, primarily serving the Afghan community in the United States. On July 1, 2006, coverage was expanded by initiating the first 24 hour broadcast to North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Ariana Afghanistan Television web site states that: “Our aim is to give a voice to what is commonly misperceived as a silent culture that has been the victim of guns and warlords for nearly 30 years. We want to expose the intelligence, tenacity and warm hearted spirit of the Afghan people to the world. We want to show the world that despite the decades of adversity, Afghans are not victims, they are survivors. The intent of this broadcast is to undo the many years of harm imposed upon Afghanistan by providing a voice for change. History has taught us that positive change can not flourish without a voice, we are determined in being the source of this voice. We join the rest of the open-minded, progressive and patriotic Afghans around the world in working to pave the way for Afghanistan’s bright future. Some of our current objectives include promoting democracy and ensuring that the values of dignity, equality and justice are incorporated into this infant democratic process. We specifically want to highlight the involvement of women in all spheres of political, economic and social life. Our coverage will allow us to bring about positive social change through dialogue, debate, and education.” “This medium of communication will reach families in the most remote parts of Afghanistan. This access gives us the opportunity to educate and guide the people of Afghanistan towards a new, positive social and political direction; thereby fighting fundamentalism and terrorism in all different forms. Many of these Afghans have never been out of their country and have never had access to education while living in the rural areas of Afghanistan. These people are the most susceptible to being conditioned and falling into the trap of terrorist groups. We intend on using this medium to provide all Afghans, near and far, with the power education, and the understanding of freedom and social justice.” 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 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 March 27, 2009 – Nowrooz 1388 presented by the Afghan Student Association at New York University 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 Partnerships
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