Greetings!

This Father's Day I would like you to think of the fathers who work tirelessly to provide for their children, yet still have a difficult time meeting their daily needs. Others are too sick or elderly to support their families. This Father's Day, give a father the gift of knowing their child's most basic needs are met and that they can continue their education without fear of being forced to drop out.

For other children who do not have the privilege of having their father's in their lives, we would like to ask you to support them to ensure they stay in school. A safe learning environment provides a sense of normalcy in difficult times. The classroom is a place of hope for a brighter future as these children learn and grow. Donate today in honor of your father.

For those celebrating, I would also like to wish you a happy Eid-e Fitr as you mark the end of Ramadan. You still have time to contribute to our food basket drive. By doing so, you will provide food for a family in need. Visit our website to learn more.

Happy Father's Day and Eid mobarak! 
 
Thank you,  

Kamyar Lashgari 
President & CEO
Ali Asghar is a ten-year-old student from Jarof, in the Kerman province. He is a third grader who is highly motivated and interested in his studies. Ali Asghar’s farther has severe disabilities as a result of being in several accidents, which has placed the family in a difficult situation. Despite these hardships, Ali Asghar works hard and is determined to be a successful individual. He believes that with the right support and kindness he can overcome the challenges in his life and accomplish great things. 

Upon reviewing Ali Asghar's case, Child Foundation is honored to grant this talented student with a monthly scholarship of $50 to allow him to pursue his education. Join us in creating a better tomorrow and lowering compulsory school dropout rates.

You can be one of Ali Asghar's heroes starting at $30 a month.

To preserve the privacy of the children and their families, Child Foundation will only provide details of each child to their designated sponsor.
Wanda is a cheerful and healthy girl who lives with her father and grandmother in Bandung, Indonesia. She is ten years old and is studying in the third grade. Her GPA is 75.19 out of 100. Wanda’s mother left her and the family when she was much younger. Wanda has three older sisters, the eldest of which is married and has a child. 

Upon reviewing Wanda’s case, Child Foundation is honored to grant this talented student with a monthly scholarship of $60 to allow her to pursue her education. Join us in creating a better tomorrow and lowering compulsory school dropout rates.    

You can be one of Wanda’s heroes starting at $30 a month.   

To preserve the privacy of the children and their families, Child Foundation will only provide details of each child to their designated sponsor.
..and Finally I Met My Children in Esfahan
Last month, Lon Crow received a visa to visit Iran to personally meet some of his sixteen children he has sponsored in memory of his late wife, Mariam. Below is a letter reflecting on his experience.

I had the great fortune to visit Child Foundation's affiliate in Esfahan, Iran. While there, I observed two things: a bridge and the future. I had the great fortune to marry a daughter of Iran, my precious Mariam. Mariam introduced me to her native country and gave me the gift of understanding a country that I had gotten all wrong. Mariam also gave me the gift of boundless empathy and compassion for all others. 

My journey to the Child Foundation's office in Esfahan was driven by a desire to see Mariam’s legacy continue in her memory. In Child Foundation, I found an organization that would accomplish the things Mariam would want most: to help the future and build a bridge between the United States and Iran. In Esfahan, I saw the future in the faces of children sponsored in her memory and I experienced a bridge between two countries. I would like to thank Child Foundation for allowing Mariam to contribute to the future and building a bridge. She would be most proud.

I would also like to highlight the astounding commitment of the staff. I saw many beautiful sites in Esfahan, but the one I will remember most is the sea of waving hands and kindness the day I left that office. In those hands the future is indeed bright. I would encourage my fellow Americans to make it as bright as possible. 

Lon Crow
Blood Drive for Thalassemia Children
On June 5, Child Foundation's Afghanistan office held a blood drive to collect blood for children affected by thalassemia. Despite insecure conditions, the blood drive collected 28,000 cc's of blood which helped 110 children.

Please visit our donate page here to contribute toward our medical fund. 
Summer Festivities!   
Summer festivals and events are about to begin all over the country. If you wish to represent Child Foundation in any of these events, please contact us and we will provide you with the necessary marketing materials.

Volunteers are Child Foundation’s backbone. Many of our programs would not be made possible without the selfless help of these individuals.  As summer approaches and we prepare for more activities, we are looking to increase our volunteer database. Complete our volunteer  application   and learn how you can get involved.   
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