July, 2026 Monthly Newsletter | | | | |
I call upon our partners to stand with the vulnerable and underserved. Together, we must expand access to health, economic empowerment, education, and social services. Our collective action can transform struggles into strength.
Join us in building a future where no family is left behind.
Nasruddin Rupani
Founder & Chairman,
Rupani Foundation USA
| | | Stories of Resilience, Lives of Impact | | | | | This July, we bring you stories of hope, data that inspires, and voices that matter. Explore the aspiring Pilot's journey, program snapshots across ECSH, RCP, and ELQN, and powerful testimonials from participants who are building brighter futures. | | Ethnic Community Self-Help Program | |
Awareness is Empowerment
The Ethnic Community Self-Help (ECSH) Program empowers New Americans through early childhood education, ESL, wrap around services, awareness raising and workforce support, building language, leadership, and self-sufficiency.
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Community Outreach & Prenatal Events
It was a happening month, and we've been deeply indulged in organizing community events and prenatal sessions, reaching families, delivering health education, and making connections that truly matter.
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Fathers' Empowerment & ESL
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3 ESL sessions delivered, reaching 31 participants.
3 Father Leadership Group meetings facilitated with 13 fathers.
After completing A1/A2 ESL, fathers gained confidence. Through RCP, 70% enrolled in career assistance, 25% are on track for Electrical Technician Certification by August 2026. Participants are also exploring corporate paths like Human Resources.
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Family Support & Resource Distribution
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13 home visits completed, providing individualized family support.
192 resources distributed, during the events.
Distributed items included prenatal care tote bags (diapers, pads, wipes, perinatal materials), translation, transportation, healthcare and need-based referrals, clothing, books, toys, vacuum cleaners, meat and machines.
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Fathers Forward
Language learning meets career growth. Through the ECSH–RCP partnership, 70% of refugee fathers are on a path to employment, 25% heading toward Electrical Technician Certification by next August. This August, from trades to corporate roles like HR, fathers are building futures, and the model is here to stay.
| | | Mental Health Podcast Series | | |
Teen Pregnancies – Episode 2
Chairman Nasruddin Rupani joins Host Mahtab Moradi (Director of Behavioral Health, Ibn Sina Clinic) to tackle the hidden mental health toll of teen pregnancy.
LIVE on all social media platforms on 08/17/2026!
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Empowerment in Action
Our Career Pathways Program empowers New Americans by providing industry-specific training, career coaching, and credentialing support, bridging the gap between foreign eduation and U.S. workforce demands. Through hands-on experience and professional mentorship, we build economic independence, professional confidence, and long-term career sustainability.
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The Story of a Dream Taking Flight
When Sabira Rezaie arrived USA in October 2021, she brought a vision few dared to name: becoming an Air Force combat helicopter pilot. Today, at 32, she is turning that dream into reality, working full-time with CWS, driving Uber on weekends, and earning $52,000 annually to fund her flight training.
| When Sabira shared her ambition, our team went beyond simple encouragement. We built a sustainable career plan. We helped her budget the full cost of training, evaluate family financial obligations, and restructure support arrangements with relatives in Houston and abroad. She shifted from Uber to a higher-paying part-time role, strengthening her financial footing. We identified additional funding sources and conducted an on-site visit to her flight school, meeting instructors, touring facilities, and ensuring the program met rigorous standards for her career goals. | In April 2026, Sabira enrolled in our ORR Refugee Career Pathways Program, accessing multiple wraparound services that eased the $18,000 cost of her Instrument Helicopter Rating. Having already earned her Private Pilot License through a full-ride scholarship, she is now just two to four months from completing her Instrument Rating, after which she will pursue her Commercial License with support from Women in Aviation International and Whirly-Girls International. |
Sabira is one of 128 active clients across eight career pathways, 43 in healthcare, 35 in skilled trades, 21 in logistics and transportation, and others in IT, business, and social services. | Sabira is one of 128 active clients across eight career pathways, 43 in healthcare, 35 in skilled trades, 21 in logistics and transportation, and others in IT, business, and social services. Over 70% of our participants accessed two or more services, combining job training with transportation, financial literacy, or mental wellness support. Through partnerships like Veracity Aviation School, we are proving that when opportunity meets determination, refugees don't just rebuild lives, they build futures that inspire generations. |
| | Training and Professional Development Services | |
Together We Grow
Rupani Foundation partnered with CHILDREN AT RISK to provide and support an incentivized, high-quality child care workforce training and coaching program in Harris County.
This initiative also extends its services to offer specialized, incentivized training for non-professional caregivers on essential topics in early childhood care and development.
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Formal and Informal Child Caregivers Training
65 monitoring and coaching sessions were delivered with child care providers
132 home visits were delivered with informal caregivers.
Outcome Level
Informal Child Caregivers transformed their homes into learning hubs. Knowledge soared by 18.5 percentage points, every home created a Learning Corner, and 98.3% of caregiving practices met adequacy standards.
With 99.2% reporting high satisfaction, the message is clear: this program works, and families are thriving.
| | 76% of caregivers applied the knowledge gained from the training in their daily interactions with children. | 51.8% relative improvement in knowledge of early childhood development from baseline to endline assessments. | | |
The Architecture of a Child's Social World: An Evidence-Based Look at How Family and Friendships Shape a Life
Have you ever looked at a child playing in a schoolyard and wondered which friendships will last, and which ones will actually shape their future? The answer, as it turns out, is far more profound than we once believed.
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| | | Up Next: The Journey Continues | | In our upcoming newsletter, we'll be sharing more about our overall program outcomes, impact, and the breakthrough moments that turned dreams into reality. Stay tuned! | | |
Empowering Communities,
Transforming Futures
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