The Oruj Learning Center – Afghanistan
Years: 2007
Peace Fellows Deployed: 1
Mission: : The Oruj Learning Center (formerly Omid) seeks to provide an education for young girls in remote regions of Afghanistan. Oruj was founded in 2003 by Sadiqa Basiri, who spent many years in Pakistan as a refugee during the Taliban years. On her return, Ms Basiri put up her own money to pay for the education of 30 girls from her home village of Godah. After just two years, Oruj is supporting 1,200 girl students in four schools across Afghanistan. The project continues to grow in attendees, and is providing a valuable service for girls who would otherwise be unable to have an education.
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Years: 2015 – Present
Peace Fellows Deployed: 1
Mission: PHF was founded in 1994 by community members in Nablus, a city in the West Bank. Today, PHF is dedicated to serving the needs of children, youth, and their families in Nablus and the surrounding refugee camps. PHF seeks to invest in Palestinian individuals while promoting the ideals of democracy, human rights and love for one another.
