About Us
Veterans for Afghanistan is a group of veterans and civilian supporters dedicated to the idea that war should not be the only legacy we leave behind in Afghanistan.
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
- By sharing stories about our firsthand experiences in Afghanistan, we can raise awareness, money, and support for effective nonprofits, especially those that are Afghan-led and that empower and educate women and children
- Caring for and educating children, many of whom are war orphans or whose parents are too impoverished to support them, is the greatest investment we can make in Afghanistan's future
- Empowering women with the educational and economic opportunities they are asking for is a powerful way to help them transform their society
- Most importantly, we believe that together we can make a profound and positive investment in a stable and peaceful future Afghanistan
WHAT WE DO:
- We raise money that goes directly to established grassroots programs that work
- We talk about our firsthand experiences in Afghanistan to let people know what it's really like there and why it's so important to help
- We promote events that educate our friends and neighbors about what Afghanistan is like and why Afghanistan matters
- We support meaningful, informed dialogue about U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan