AT-RISK AFGHAN SCHOLARS, ARTISTS, AND STAFF

Challenge Match!

A private foundation has graciously agreed to match any individual contributions from 25 September up to a total of $10,000.  Please help us meet this critical match.  Contribute today!  New and past contributors are asked to help us meet our goal so that we can serve the many Afghan scholars in need.

Funding is urgently needed to help with the transition costs for displaced Afghan scholars, artists, musicians, and staff who we are assisting in evacuating from Afghanistan and relocating. Through the Council of American Overseas Research Centers' (CAORC's) global network of member centers, we can provide logistical support, visa support, and assist in finding workplaces in different countries for Afghan scholars, artists, musicians, and academic staff who have been displaced. We are working on evacuation plans but understand this is a “long game” and we must be prepared to help support these at-risk individuals who represent the “generation in Afghanistan” until they can find long-term placement in the US or abroad. They need secure havens in which to continue their important work while they pursue asylum or residency in the US or other countries, which can be a lengthy process. 

One of CAORC’s unique capabilities is to assist scholars by providing support at our various overseas research centers around the world. Through our overseas research centers, CAORC can provide support to at-risk Afghan scholars, artists, staff, and their dependents who evacuated from Afghanistan, leaving everything behind, until a final permanent residence (either in the US or abroad) is established. Proceeds will be used to support the costs of housing, food, transportation, and other basic necessities for these families in need. As we support these families during their temporary relocation in other countries, we are working with various organizations to find positions in which they can be employed and once again support themselves. 

Founded in 1981, CAORC is a nonprofit federation of independent overseas research centers that promotes advanced research and is concerned with maintaining the cultural heritage in the countries in which we work. Our American scholars work in partnership with local scholars to improve mutual understanding and knowledge. 

The recent events in Afghanistan are leading to the largest migration of scholars abroad in over a decade. Just as Americans helped European scholars before and after World War II it is a moral imperative to step up and assist our Afghan colleagues.

Please help us to ensure that the bright light of hope for the future of Afghanistan stays alive through the work of these scholars, artists, and staff. You can make a difference by donating today to the Council of American Overseas Research Centers .