Past Events
Here, you can read about the past fundraising events that we have participated in to meet our mission and vision of this organization since our organization was officially started in August 2005.
May 16, 2009: 3rd Annual Luncheon Fundraiser at Beck’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant, Newark, CA 94560. Our 3rd Annual fundraiser was a great success, thanks again to our continued dedication & support from our donors & volunteers. A special thanks to our guest speakers, Dr. Farzana Nabi & Ustadh Rashid Meskienyar. Their personal experiences as Afghans & their backgrounds added depth to our event & made it a very memorable experience. Special thanks go to the Afghan Youth Coalition of Ohlone College who helped us tremendously with the preparation & performance of this event.
Dr. Farzana Nabi speaking at the 3rd Annual luncheon on her experiences in Afghanistan & the effect of war on the country.
May 31, 2008: 2nd Annual Luncheon Fundraiser at Beck’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant, Newark, CA 94560. This annual event showcased the history of CAHP, supported by our distinguished guest speakers, Prof. Norman Bowen, ph.D & Dr. Rajabally, who discussed the importance of such an organization and how important it is to continue to support education abroad. The response was pleasantly overwhelming and we hope to continue to have this success in the future at our future annual luncheons.
Nadia & Hamead Zaka helped read personal letters from the students at the C.A.H.P. sponsored schools in Afghanistan.
April 20, 2008: Afghan New Year’s Picnic at Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California: a celebration for the coming of spring. This day allows vendors to display traditional jewelry, clothes, food, and other items. CAHP had their usual henna tattoos & face-painting booth for the kids.
Henna designs at the Afghan New Year’s picnic – Pleasanton Fairgrounds, California
March 10, 2008:President Soraya Ahmadyar & Vice President Deeba Haider Saadat posing with the lead teacher Mrs. Rosann Watonville, who helped organize the annual holiday coin drive with the help of the Parent-Teacher Association of Freedom Middle School in Bakersfield, California. At the end of this event, they donated half their proceeds to our organization. This program is aimed at helping a group of people in need both on a local level as well as on an international level.
From Left to Right: Vice President Deeba Safi, Mr. Rosann Watonville, & President Soraya Ahmadyar at Freedom Middle School in Bakersfield, California.
Both officers gave presentations to several classes of 7th & 8th grade students about C.A.H.P & to introduce the students to the Afghan orphans, students, & teachers who will benefit from their generosity. It was a wonderful experience & C.A.H.P. can’t wait to return to such a welcoming group of students.
Students at Freedom Middle School as they listen to the presentation given on C.A.H.P.s projects & how their fundraising has helped our facilities.
December 15, 2007: Rebuilding Afghanistan Summit, Fremont, Ca. A networking event for most organizations involved with projects in Afghanistan to learn about each other and possibly network on future events. It also enables potential volunteers to learn more about such organizations in one central location & volunteer for the organizations they relate to the most.
November 15, 2007: Our Vice-president Deeba Haider Saadat was the recipient of the “Youth in Philanthropy” National Philanthropy Day award presented on November 15, 2007, sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter & the Northern California Grantmakers association. Her hard work & dedication was recognized nationally at this luncheon ceremony in which several other people were awarded certificates for their achievements in a variety of categories associated with charitable organizations.