Middle School (9-13)

Nikzad Family

Nikzad Family

Introducing the Nikzad family! Mom and Dad have three children: two daughters, ages 8 and 3, and one son, 12. They recently arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in California. Mom is currently taking an English class. Most of all, the family is excited about their future here and very grateful for the opportunities they have had. This family is also in critical need of beds and bedding as they settle into their new home.

Majidi Family

Majidi Family

Meet the Majidi family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their nine children, ages 2 to 18 (including a set of twins!). Dad was a psychiatrist in Afghanistan and Mom stayed home with the kids. They are all starting to settle into their new community in Virginia, and Mom has already started taking English classes with her local social services organization. The family is especially in need of bedding so all of the kids can get a good night's sleep as the school season begins.

Hatam Family

Hatam Family

Welcome to Virginia, Hatam family! Mom and Dad have a big family, with 6 kids ages 1 to 14. They recently arrived from Afghanistan, where Dad worked as a Civil Engineer, and enjoyed studying mathmathics. Mom is looking forward to her English lessons as the kids head back to school in their new community, and also is hoping to recieve a sewing machine so she can sew clothing for her family and continue her traditional crafting. The kids also have hopes of recieving bicycles so they can get outside and play with their new friends in the neighborhood!

Abid Family

Abid Family

Welcome to Virginia, Abid family! Mom, Dad, and their 5 children just arrived from Afghanistan and resettled in the Alexandria area. They have 4 boys who range in age from 3 to 12, ans one little girl who just celebrated her first birthday! Mom worked as a nutrition counselor back home, so being able to cook fresh, nutritious food for her family is very important to her. The kids also have hopes of recieving bicycles so they can get outside and play with their new friends in the neighborhood, and use them to get to school in the morning as well.

Kakar Family

Kakar Family

Meet the Kakar family! Mom and Dad recently arrived from Afghanistan with their 4 children, ages 2-17, and resettled in Southern California. Dad worked as a architect in his home town, and says his favorite subject in school was geometry. Dad is currently taking a English class at their local community college, and Mom is looking forward to beginning an online English class soon.