Greetings!
It is again that time of year when we receive the results of our sponsored Iranian children’s hard work. The final results of university entrance exams in Iran are out and as usual we witnessed a number of our students earn acceptance to top universities. I am proud to report that
275 Child Foundation sponsored students were accepted into universities this year.
Of this number, 219 students will attend top public universities studying medicine, nursing, engineering, psychology, accounting, etc.
Another 38 Child Foundation sponsored students will enroll in private Iranian universities which means they will need to manage tuition costs, and we are optimistic that with the help of their sponsors, these students will have the resources they need to succeed
.
We congratulate our children and the sponsors who helped them successfully reach the next chapter of their lives. With your help, we will continue supporting students continuing their education through Child Foundation's scholarships until they graduate.
I invite you to join us in helping more children realize a better f
uture through education. You can sponsor a child with as little as $1 per day. Please visit our children’s waiting list
here
and choose one or more children whom you would like to continually support.
Thank you
Navid Seyedali
President & CEO
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OFAC License Renewal Update
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We continue to push for OFAC to process our delayed license to distribute charitable contributions in Iran. Our advocacy efforts have rolled out regionally, through around 20 committed volunteers and 400 of you who committed to advocate for your children. To join either the West Coast, East Coast, Central Zone, or California teams, please email
here
. Our volunteer team leads are Alia, Behrouz, Fata, Gilda, Lon, and Moe – thank you.
We applaud the Bay Area team who came together last week and filled Senator
Kamala Harris
’ San Francisco office: Amir, Bita, Elahe, Hamid, Katrin, Mahsa, Mojtaba, and Zahra, you mobilized quickly and effectively. California – please continue to follow up with senators Feinstein and Harris, who are both in the process of communication with OFAC about our license. Washington State, Texas, and Virginia/D.C., we will be emphasizing action in your states next week – please email to be connected to your teams.
In addition to evolving advocacy, Child Foundation continues to pursue official channels and processes within the US Department of Treasury and is exploring contingency plans such as food distribution options and timelines. Our partner in Iran continues to partially stopgap the delayed funding. Please call our offices or
email
us with any questions, suggestions, or to volunteer.
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Are you the one I am looking for?
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Mohammad Amin
is a 10-year old student from Darab, Iran. He is currently in 4
th
grade. His father is not able to work due to cardiovascular problems. His mother works as a maid to make ends meet. The family lives in a rented house. The family’s primary source of income is through the minimal salary of Mohammad Amin’s mother and occasional financial helps of his uncle.
With your support, Mohammad Amin will have the opportunity to remain in school and have the chance to have a better and brighter future.
After reviewing Mohammad Amin’s talents, interest, and motivations and taking into consideration the financial needs of the family, Child Foundation has granted a
$31
/month scholarship to the student. Join us in creating a better future for him. Please take action and sponsor Mohammad Amin as his sole sponsor for $31 per month
here
.
File: R Af-326
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Naadieh
is a 10-year old student from Zabol, Iran. She is currently in
3
th
grade.
Her father has passed away. Her mother has custody of her and her siblings. She is a housewife. The family lives in an owned house in an unsafe neighborhood in a village.
Their primary sources of income are through donations and government
subsidiary programs.
With your support, Naadieh will have the opportunity to remain in school and have the chance to have a better and brighter future.
After reviewing Naadieh’s talents, interest, and motivations and taking into consideration the financial needs of the family, Child Foundation has granted a
$31
/month scholarship to the student. Join us in creating a better future for her. Please take action and sponsor Naadieh as her sole sponsor for $31 per month
here
.
File:
Yas
7738
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EidMohammad
is
an 8-year old student from Mazare Sharif, Afghanistan. Eid Mohammad has two brothers and two sisters. His father has passed away and
his mother has let the family and remarried. Eid Mohammad and his siblings live with her older sister in an old rented house with two other families and share the rent. Eid Mohammad’s sister suffers from psychological disorder.
With your support, Eid Mohammad will have the opportunity to remain in school and have the chance to have a better and brighter future.
After reviewing Eid Mohammad’s talents, interest, and taking into consideration the financial needs of the family, Child Foundation has granted a
$50
/month scholarship to the student. Join us in creating a better future for him. Please take action and sponsor Eid Mohammad as his sole sponsor for $31 per month
here
File: C AF 237
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As we are moving quickly through autumn, one should not forget the harsh winter our children are facing in Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan.
Every year, Child Foundation has a coal campaign to support as many families as possible stay warm. Due to the extreme cold and costs of heating classrooms in Mazar-e-Sharif, schools are usually closed for several months. During this time, children must stay home with their families who struggle to fight the harsh weather that limits their income.
This winter, we are asking you to help the families of our sponsored children in Afghanistan.
With a donation of $120 you can keep an entire family warm for the duration of winter.
Please help one or more families stay warm during Mazar-e-Sharif’s harsh winter. We welcome donations of any amount towards this important issue. Please donate
here
to keep a family warm this winter.
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Thank you, San Diego, for the warm hosting of Masoud Modarres, our Senior Advisor of Outreach and Development this week.
Tonight, he will be at the
Persian Cultural Center
located at 6790 Top Gun St. No 7, San Diego, CA 92121 to share the opportunity to sponsor Child Foundation children with more in the community.
We want to thank all organizers and attendees who volunteered for the events and to sponsor children. Together we will help more and more children get access to an education and basic needs.
If you and your community wish to arrange a presentation on Child Foundation’s work, opportunities, and challenges, please drop Masoud an email
here
. He will coordinate with you.
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Child Foundation is planning to hire a Social Media Coordinator. For more information, please see our employment section in our website
here
.
If you wish to work with a
wonderful team
, in a wonderful charity working toward wonderful mission, and you are willing to use your digital marketing expertise in a wonderful use, we want to hear from you.
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Do you do any shopping on Amazon?
If yes, choose Child Foundation as your charity of choice on the Amazon website. Once you do, Amazon will donate an amount equal to 0.5% of your purchase to the Child Foundation. Your purchase will not be affected; you will still get the same price, but Child Foundation will receive a donation from Amazon.
To do so, just follow these easy steps that take only a few minutes:
- Visit the AmazonSmile registration website at https://smile.amazon.com
- Click “Register Now” and follow these instructions:
- Search for Child Foundation by name, but please be careful since there are some organizations with similar names in different states. You can also search for us through our Tax ID number 93-1148608 and then select Child Foundation
Please note that you will not be charged by Amazon, and you still get the same low price. Donations to Child Foundation come directly from Amazon.
Thank you!
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