Direct Aid For Afghans In Afghanistan
Who We Are
DAFAA delivers life-saving emergency food supplies to vulnerable children and families in Kabul Afghanistan.
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What Is DAFAA?
We have heard stories of families who have already endured decades of hardships selling their belongings for cash to buy food and of daughters forced to marry and kids sold to bring income into their family. DAFAA provides immediate and direct support to the people in crisis and ensures that they receive the aid they need to survive – including food . water, shelter and basic household items.
Our objective is to assist the vulnerable Afghan families so they do not fall into debt or resort to desperate measures trying to feed their families or provide basic necessities.
Mohammad Samim Zarifi
Head and Manager of DAFAA Organization in Kabul, Afghanistan
I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. Due to financial problems and war in Afghanistan, my family immigrated to Iran and spent 10 years there. We moved back to Afghanistan in 2007. Due to poverty and financial issues, I couldn’t continue my education. After completing secondary education, I joined a government job for ten years. It was always my dream to set up an organization to help vulnerable families in need of basic aid to survive. I’m excited to be part of the DAFAA team on the ground in Afghanistan.
Qais Zarifi
Vice Manager of DAFAA Organization
I was born in Kabul, Afghanistan during the 90s. When I was a child my family crossed the border into Iran in search of a better life. After spending 10 years in Iran I returned to Afghanistan with my family. It brings me joy to be part of a team that helps deliver vital aid to vulnerable families in Afghanistan.
Zainab Mohammadi
Interpreter& Secretary
I was born in Ghazni, Afghanistan. After completing high school in Quetta, Pakistan, I decided to continue my education in Afghanistan. I studied Turkish language and literature at the government university. I also continued working with English courses. After graduation, I started working as an education assistant in TIKA Turkish international organization. Later I worked with Merifat international language center as a head of the Turkish language department. I joined DAFAA as an interpreter in order to help the people of my country. It’s my pleasure to be a part of an organization which brings joy and hope to the poor people.
Wahidullah Fazel
Vice-President
Wahidullah Fazel plays the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring and controlling the overall project activities. Fazel has served Asia Foundation in a wide range of programs operating from 2011 to 2022. A seasoned development professional with expertise in project management and administration, Fazel held various positions with international NGOs, USAID-affiliated agencies as well as Afghan government sector since. He has also received a Presidential Award in 2017 from TAF-HQ in San Francisco, for exceptional performance. Wahidullah has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Kabul Polytechnic University, in addition to several courses and workshop certificates including IMA International and TAF from overseas.
Nessar Nasim
Vice-President
Nes Nasim is an entrepreneur in Los Angles, California. He migrated to the United States in the early 90s from Afghanistan. He is a first-generation immigrant who believes in humanitarian aid and is focused on finding ways to provide emergency food aid to vulnerable children in families in Afghanistan.