IAWF would like to recognize and thank Liam and Ryan Razmjoo for raising funds for scholarships for our Mentorship to Internship program. We asked these brothers why they were inspired to fundraise for this case, and here is their response: "Many successful Iranians come to the United States just to see their highly specialized training invalidated by American regulations. Unfortunately, they struggle to recreate their careers in America and suffer economic hardship as a result. At an early age, we watched my mother’s childhood friend, a licensed doctor in Tehran, fail to obtain her medical license in the United States. She was unable to pay for classes or materials to prepare for the exams, and she finally settled for a job as a medical technician.

These stories inspired us to fundraise for the Iranian American Women Foundation. We reached out to family and friends and also raised additional funds through the sales of our short story book. Our goal remains to increase access for women’s education and employment. To work towards this goal, we have raised enough money to develop the Empowering Iranian Academics scholarship. We wholeheartedly believe that reducing systemic barriers will have a monumental impact."

This Giving Tuesday, you can make a huge impact for students in need. By donating to IAW Foundation on Tuesday, November 30th, you are making sure that your donation will benefit a student in financial need through our Mentorship to Internship program. Our scholarships have changed the lives of so many of our mentees, but this is only possible through your support.

You can make a difference for the next generation by paving the path on their journey to success. Any amount can make a difference - learn more about our program on our website and donate here today. They need you!

We are pleased to highlight IAWF member Jasmine Lawi's latest book, Persian Tea, which reveals unique coming of age stories about a Persian Jewish girl who fled Iran for freedom in America.

Persian Tea chronicles Jasmine’s and her family’s adventures: her father’s dare-devil encounter with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard; an intimate rendezvous with a music legend only after believing she was the FBI’s “Most Wanted;” navigating through the prickly terrain of private school; a close-encounter with danger inside the Vatican; and, intrepid journeys inside Israel, which ultimately changed her luck in life and reshaped her future.

Jasmine is also the author of Loving Notes for a Beautiful Life, a collection of her journal entries. Order a copy here and enjoy this engaging read!