Update regarding the Shia Afghan Orphans

[Rahat Husain]

Salaam,

Here is a brief update on the Shia Afghan orphan children that arrived in Northern Virginia last week. The children are still with immigration processing services. Although earlier reports noted that there were three children, we have confirmed that there are four children, three girls and one boy, between the ages of 6 and 17. Representatives from Husayn for Humanity will be visiting with the children in the next few days. We are hoping to give them some gifts, clothing, toys and other things they may need.

We have compiled a small Amazon gift list for the children and are asking you to help purchase some items for them. Any additional items in excess of these children’s needs will go to other Afghan refugee children. The gift list is here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/KAT2UCZN0Z6H/guest-view and when you click purchase, it will be sent automatically to Husain for Humanity for distribution.

Please consider that as orphans, they will have long term financial needs. As such, financial donations can be made here: https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/afghanorphansdmv#!/

Husain for Humanity has been doing tremendous work in helping thousands of Afghan refugees on a daily basis. Their network of volunteers is an inspiration for all, and we as a community must do everything we can to support them. Please contribute to their GoFundMe fundraiser today: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-resettle-afghan-refugees

The individuals and groups who have been helping these children are part of a grassroots initiative, and are not affiliated with any one organization.

 

Sincerely,

Rahat Husain