News On Recent Afghanistan Fund Drives And Donation Events
Browse the list of news items regarding Afghan outreach programs, donation events, and fund drives sponsored by the Lamia Afghan Foundation , as well as links to events by our affiliates.
October 2011
Read the full article from 442nd Fighter Wing's Momentum Magazine HERE (on pages 6-9) about how Lamia Afghan Foundation started, how far we've come and where we are going!
Afghan girl touched general's heart, inspired action
The 9-year-old girl broke through a long line of boys to reach Gen. John Bradley. Pleading in Farsi, she pointed at his feet. Her name was Lamia, an interpreter told the general, and she wanted a pair of boots like the ones on his feet. “It was winter, and she was wearing sandals,” Bradley said. “I told her I was sorry I didn’t have any boots, but I promised I would try to get her some.” Click HERE to read the full article.
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September 2011
As a part of the Arizona Patriot Day Celebration to remember 9/11/2001, Crocs will be donating 200 pairs of shoes to Lamia Afghan. Click here to read about the celebration and the associated philanthopy.
June 2011
John and Jan Bradley traveled to Afghanistan for a month at the end of April. They checked on the progress of their stone and brick school in Lakah Khel (for 400 refugee children, boys and girls), distributed medical supplies and equipment to Malalay Maternity Hospital, Indira Ghandi Hospital, The National Military Hospital and CURE Hospital. They delivered winter coats collected by Foreign Service students of Georgetown University, backpacks and school supplies collected by Mississippi State University, and Hoopoe Books with Training Guides to five schools.
They also delivered school furniture donated by Global Samaritan Resources to four schools in Parwan Province and medical supplies donated by Healing Hands International of Nashville, TN.
The Lamia Afghan Foundation is also partnered with Clara's Calling to push fabric and sewing supplies to Female Engagement Teams in support of widow sewing projects.
January 2011
At the Mortara Center for International Studies at Georgetown University present a lunchtime discussion where we shared perspectives on operating in Afghanistan, and the impact of international stabilization and security efforts. Click here to read about this event.
November 2009
TIG Global, the leader in online marketing for hospitality and travel, recently developed a philanthropy task force and completed over 1,000 hours of community service. TIG Global's e-marketing efforts will focus on increasing fundraising and volunteer participation for Lamia Afghan. Click here to read about TIG Global's philanthropic efforts.
March 2009
Click here to see a pdf article showing some of our 6th and 8th grade supporters at a middle school “Paper and Pens for Afghanistan” drive, motivated by the presentation and film " Outside the Wire", by film maker Anthony Hornus.
