Gate of Hope
Gate of Hope is officially registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to assisting the forgotten people of Afghanistan. Our registration was finalized on June 3, 2021, under the legal entity name "Gate of Hope, Inc." [1]This certification is recognized by the IRS in the United States, ensuring that all donations made to our organization are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Initially registered in the USA, our organization operates through offices in Virginia, USA, Kabul, and Mazar-i-Sharif.
GOH team comprises a diverse array of the best academic and specialized cadre, including professors, specialists, engineers, doctors, students, scholars, businessmen, and investors from both genders, encompassing all sectors of society and various nationalities.[2]
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History
Gate of Hope is actively engaged in four key sectors:
- Health,
- Agriculture,
- Education, and
- Social Affairs.
All members of our organization contribute voluntarily, dedicating their time and expertise to advance the organization's mission..[3]
Activities
Empowering Women:
Before the closure of schools to girls, the organization managed to provide over 15,000 young ladies, consisting of teachers, students, and pupils from grades 10-12 in female schools, with training in basic healthcare (nursing), delivered by professional doctors. After the course, organization distributes graduation certificates. Distributed over 400 sewing machines across different regions of the country.
Fortunately, today over 1200 workshops and manufacturing units voluntarily collaborate with the Gate of Hope Charity Foundation and operate under one umbrella (supported by Gate of Hope), including about 55,000 women and men.
Established over 480 sewing workshops and manufacturing devices for professional women in several provinces.
GOH created six-month sewing courses for over 1,500 women in several provinces, some of whom completed the course and received certificates, while the majority were dispersed after the fall.
Recently, GOH aims to hold first aid (nursing) training seminars in all workshops, ensuring that participants also have access to first aid kits. The seminars have started and are ongoing. If this process is successfully completed, we will train over 60,000 women as healthcare professionals and nurses for the community, marking the highest number in Afghanistan's history..[4]
Education for All:
Gate of Hope gathered over 120 impoverished children (vulnerable or distressed) who were working in tough conditions on the streets and markets, and enrolled them in a private school named Forough Aria, where they receive free education and training.
It distributed school kits to over 50 schools in various remote parts of the country.
It also organized and conducted hundreds of educational and training seminars in various fields to enhance capacity building, especially among women.
Health and Well-being:
GOH distributed winter and autumn clothes to more than 15,000 internally displaced persons from internal conflicts.[5] Also distributed food supplies to hundreds of deserving and impoverished families.
Empowering Communities:
- Distributed laying hens to over two hundred deserving families.[6]
- Repaired and assisted mosques, schools, and social places.
- Repaired, constructed, and dug several drinking water wells, installing water pumps for clean water use.
- Organized volleyball competitions across 14 districts of Balkh.
Digital Outreach and Innovation:
In an increasingly interconnected world, Gate of Hope leverages the power of technology to extend its reach and impact. Through its digital outreach efforts, including an informative website (https://goh-afg.org/), social media campaigns, and online learning platforms, the organization connects with a global audience and amplifies its message of hope and empowerment. By embracing innovation and embracing digital tools, Gate of Hope remains at the forefront of change, inspiring others to join the journey towards a brighter future for Afghanistan.[7]
See Also
References
- ↑ "OUR VISION | Gate of hope" (in en-US). https://goh-afg.org/our-vision/.
- ↑ "Our Work | Gate of hope" (in en-US). https://goh-afg.org/our-works/.
- ↑ "Empowering Change: Gate of Hope’s Impactful Journey in Kabul | Gate of hope" (in en-US). https://goh-afg.org/empowering-change-gate-of-hopes-impactful-journey-in-kabul/.
- ↑ "Empowerment Through Stitch and Thread: Gate of Hope’s Visit to the Shams Senai Women’s Sewing and Production Workshop | Gate of hope" (in en-US). https://goh-afg.org/empowerment-through-stitch-and-thread-gate-of-hopes-visit-to-the-shams-senai-womens-sewing-and-production-workshop/.
- ↑ "Empowering Change: Gate of Hope’s Impactful Journey in Kabul | Gate of hope" (in en-US). https://goh-afg.org/empowering-change-gate-of-hopes-impactful-journey-in-kabul/.
- ↑ "A Beacon of Hope in Afghanistan: Empowering Communities through Traditional Crafts | Gate of hope" (in en-US). https://goh-afg.org/a-beacon-of-hope-in-afghanistan-empowering-communities-through-traditional-crafts/.
- ↑ "Internship Agreement Between Gate of Hope Afghanistan and MCA-Afghanistan | Gate of hope" (in en-US). https://goh-afg.org/internship-agreement-between-gate-of-hope-afghanistan-and-mca-afghanistan/.
