The Khpalwak family recently arrived from Afghanistan and are now building a new life in Maryland. The family includes Mom, Dad, and their four children, ages 6 to 13. Dad worked as an interpreter in Afghanistan, and Mom, a dedicated housewife, is now attending English classes at a local school. She is excited to learn alongside her children. Together, they are embracing this new chapter with hope and determination.
The Wafa family recently arrived from Afghanistan and are now resettled in California. Their family includes Mom, Dad, and four energetic boys, ages 3 to 10. Dad was a dedicated teacher in Afghanistan, and Mom, a housewife, is now taking English classes at a local school. They are embracing this new beginning with hope, and your support can help them continue building a strong foundation in their new home.
Recently arrived from Jordan, the Alawad family—Mom, Dad, and their five children, ages 13 to 20—have started a new chapter in California. Dad worked in construction back in Syria, and Mom was a housewife. Now in the U.S., she is learning English at school alongside her children, who are excited to study and grow together in their new community.
Meet the Samim family! Recently arrived from Afghanistan, the Samims are Mom, Dad, and five kids ages from 12Y to 4Y old and baby in the way. They've resettled in California. Dad was Education Specialist in Afghanistan and Mom is a housewife. She is taking English classes. They are in urgent need of household items, including baby items.
Welcome Masa Ebrahimkhil and her family! Masa, age 6, recently arrived from Afghanistan with her Mom, Dad, and younger sister and brother. She and her family resettled in the Sacramento area, and are settling into their new neighborhood. Masa says that she is looking forward to making new friends at school, but that she also wants to study hard so she can become an engineer. Her big dream is to help humanity someday.
Introducing the Naqshbandi family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their 10 year old daughter, 14 year old son, and 23 year old adult son. They resettled in Sacramento, California, and are getting to know their new community. Mom was a biology teacher in Afghanistan, and the kids are especially excited to go to their new school here in California to continue their educational journeys.
Welcome to California , Alam family! The Alam recently arrived from Afghanistan, The dad used to work as Procurment Officer. Their young daughter is following in Dad's footsteps as a helper as her dream is to become a doctor someday—or even the president of the United States! Her biggest wish though? To make Afghanistan a safe place where girls have full rights and to ensure that no one, anywhere in the world, has to leave their homeland.
Meet the Qani Family! They recently arrived in California from Afghanistan, bringing with them strength, resilience, and a deep sense of togetherness. This large and loving family includes Mom, Dad, and their seven children, ranging in age from 22 to 6 years old. Dad worked as a construction professional, while Mom has been a devoted homemaker. Now, both Mom and the children are taking English classes—learning and growing side by side. As they settle into their new home, the Qani family is in urgent need of household essentials to help create a safe and comfortable space for their next chapter.
Welcome to California, Tokhi family! This big, happy, family of 8 recently arrived from Afghanistan and is settling into their new home. The kids love to play soccer together, especially their oldest son, who says his hero is the famous soccer player Ronaldo! This family is especially in need of beds and bedding to make their home warm and cozy.
Meet the Ahmady family! The Ahmady family recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in Tustin, California. They are a Mom, Dad, and three kids, ages 3, 8, and 11. Dad was a librarian in Afghanistan, and he has helped to foster a love of reading in all of his kids. The kids are excited to start school in their new community, and looking forward to making new friends. This family is especially in need of beds and bedding as they settle into their new home as well.
Welcome to Virginia, Safdari family! Mom, Dad, and their two teens recently arrived from Afghanistan, where Dad was a software developer. Now they are setting up thier new appartment here in the US and are grateful for the support of their new community. Some of their biggest needs at the moment are warm blankets for winter and bicycles for the kids to travel to school with.
Introducing the Zadran family! With Mom as a medical doctor and Dad as a University lecturer, the Zadrans have big dreams for their 3 little ones. When we interviewed their middle son, he said that one of his favorite activities is "exploring numbers, like figuring out big calculations and imagining the vast size of the universe." Recently arriving from Afghanistan, they've begun to settle into their new home in California, and are looking forward to making their home warm and cozy. They are all in need of beds and bedding, and also in need of a car seat and booster seat for their two youngest kids.
Welcome to California, Ghafoori family! The Ghafooris are a big family of 8, with 6 kids ranging from toddler to young adult. They recently arrived from Afghanistan, where Dad had worked as an acquisition specialist. He says his biggest hope for the future is for his children to get a good education here in the United States.
Meet the Nizami family! Mom and Dad have four children, ages 4 to 12, and are expecting a new baby boy this year too! The Nizamis recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in Sacramento, where the older kids have started school in their new neighborhood. Their family is in need of beds and bedding as they settle into their new home, as well as a booster seat for their youngest.
Introducing the Ali family! Recently arriving from Afghanistan, Mom, Dad, and their 5 teens have begun settling into their new home in California. Dad was a teacher in Afghanistan and is especially proud that his kids will get to finish their education here. As they are a large family of 7, they are especially in need of a dining room table, a sofa, and kitchen items to make it a cozy and comfortable space for everyone.
Meet the Sadiqi family! Mom and Dad have 5 children, ranging from toddlers to teens, and have recently resettled from Afghanistan to California. Mom loved to sew for her family, and is really looking forward to having a sewing machine in her new home so that she can bring her beloved craft with her here in the US. The family is also in need of beds and bedding to keep warm on the cool winter nights.
Meet the Zarin family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in Virginia. They have three children, ages 4, 8, and 11, who recently began school in their new community as well. The kids love to play soccer together, and to make friends by going to the park near them. Their oldest dreams of being an engineer someday, and is happy to be studying at his new school.
Introducing the Shikbani family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their three sons, ages 12, 18, and 19. They've resettled in Northern California, where their son Mazullah has started school in his new neighborhood. Mazullah and his family had the chance to visit Los Angeles during their resettlement as well, which he loved! A kid with a big heart, Mazullah sent the Miry's List team a note of encouragement during the recent LA fires, and a sweet photo of their trip too.
