Question 1

Who are the Afghan Scouts this organization supports and why do they need support?

Accepted Answer

Fifi and Tabby are teenage women dedicated to leadership, education, and community service. Due to ongoing instability in Afghanistan, many of them and their families face threats to their safety. This ASD  aims to support their relocation and resettlement in the U.S., ensuring they have access to education, housing, and essential resources.

Question 2

How will my donation be used?

Accepted Answer

Every dollar raised will directly support Fifi and Tabby and their families by covering relocation expenses, legal assistance for visas, housing, education, and essential living costs. Transparency is our priority, and we will provide updates on how funds are allocated.

Question 3

How else can I help besides donating?

Accepted Answer

In addition to financial contributions, you can help by spreading the word, volunteering your time, or connecting us with resources such as housing assistance, legal aid, and educational opportunities. Please contact us at info@afghanscoutsdurham.com if you're interested in getting involved.

Question 4

What's the difference between the Afghan Scout Relief Fund (ASRF) and Afghan Scouts Durham?

Accepted Answer

Following the fall of the government, the Afghan Scout Relief Fund (ASRF) stepped in to create pathways to bring these brave leaders and scouts out of Afghanistan. However, because ASRF does not provide on-going support to scouts placed in the USA, Afghan Scouts Durham was established to provide on-going support to refugee scouts during their high school and college educations.

Question 5

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. After donating, you will receive a receipt for your records.

Question 6

What happens if the fundraising goal isn’t met?

Accepted Answer

While we hope to meet or exceed our goal, every contribution makes a difference. If we fall short, we will prioritize the most urgent needs, such as securing safe housing, legal support, and educational resources for the Afghan Girl Scouts in the U.S.

Question 7

What’s the girl’s immigration status?

Accepted Answer

The girls came to the USA on student visas (F-1) and have applied for Temporary Protected Status as Afghans impacted by the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. ASD and its partners are actively exploring the next steps to secure their permanent future in the USA, but shifting immigration policy in the United States makes this difficult.

Question 8

What will happen to the girls after they finish school?

Accepted Answer

Each girl’s student visa allows her to stay for the duration of her education. That education can be as prolonged as graduate school and medical school. However, people on F1 visas are not entitled to in-state tuition or federal financial aid. They must also attend institutions that will continue to sponsor their student visas. This limits the girls to private colleges and universities and will require generous donor support to fund tuition and generous scholarships. After the girls graduate from college, they may be eligible for employer-sponsored visas.

Question 9

Do the girls plan to return to Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

While the girls would love to return to an Afghanistan that is safe for women, each of the girls supported by ASD is wanted by the Taliban government. Each girl has her own story, but each girl fled the country after facing specific, individual threats of arrest, torture, or worse at the hands of the government because of their affiliation with scouting. As far as we know, this group of girls is the only population of people whose lives have ever been put at risk because they were scouts. Because of these risks, we are seeking safe pathways for the girls to settle here in the USA or another safe country.

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