About #AfghanEvac
Learn about how we work, our shared commitments, our red lines, our team, and our coalition partners.
Overview
Click the drop menus to learn about the fundamentals of #AfghanEvac: who we are, what we do, and why we do it.
You can download a 1-page PDF about our organization and mission here.
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#AfghanEvac brings together organizations with a shared commitment to fulfilling the United States’ duty to Afghan allies and friends.
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We are a self-organized group of Afghans, veterans, frontline civilians, current and former members of the national security and intelligence communities, members of human rights-focused non-profits, Hill staffers, private sector employees, and others.
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American Citizens (AMCITs), Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), U.S. Visa holders (including SIVs), Afghans referred to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP P1, P2, etc), Afghan allies and their families, and others impacted by the U.S. mission in Afghanistan.
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We are working together to save lives. We unite disparate groups toward a unified goal of honoring the promise we made to our Afghan friends and allies.
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Members of the #AfghanEvac coalition collaborate on the full pipeline from humanitarian support on the ground through relocation opportunities, and resettlement efforts.
In the months following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, we built the mechanism for cooperation between U.S. government agencies and private groups, which we now administer,. We work hand-in-hand with these partners, legislators, and the public to coordinate efforts, improve efficiency and disseminate information.
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+ Ensure Afghans and the volunteer organizations helping them have clear, accurate, and timely information and access to appropriate resources
+ Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure the U.S. government establishes long-term, end-to-end plan for honoring our promise to Afghans
+ Enable information sharing and collaboration across the full ecosystem of organizations & government involved
+ Add short-term capacity to the relocation and resettlement operations related to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
Contact Us
Please note that we cannot help those who reach out to us for individual case management questions.
The #AfghanEvac team does not manage individual cases but instead helps unify the numerous organizations that do.
Email us at contact@afghanevac.org.
Find us on social networks at the links below:
Our Shared Commitments
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Trusted Partners
Groups in our coalition endeavor to be trusted partners. We will always act ethically and within the bounds of the law.
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Data Sharing
Groups in our coalition share with appropriate government partners the data we’ve gathered pertaining to people on the ground in Afghanistan in need of assistance.
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Appropriate Use of USG Assets
Groups in our coalition do not use inappropriately, or cause the appearance thereof, US government equipment or assets.
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Privacy Protection
Groups in our coalition do not share the inner workings of our meetings with the press or outside of the coalition work spaces
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Endstate Planning
Groups in our coalition do not send people outside of Afghanistan without a legal, informed plan in mind for their ultimate disposition.
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Mutual Respect
As an all-volunteer effort, groups in our coalition engage one another and those we endeavor to help with respect and dignity. We do not tolerate harassment, bullying or disrespectful behavior.
Our Red Lines
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Organizational Privacy
We will not share specifics of internal discussions or meetings either within or between member groups.
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Individual Privacy
Names of individual personnel involved in our work beyond our core team will remain confidential, for safety and security reasons.
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Operational Details
We will not share the specifics of how we are helping Afghans on the ground; routes, methods and means must remain confidential for evacuee safety.
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Procedural Details
Means, methods, procedures and other information related to the safety and security of Afghans on the ground or in transit will remain confidential.
Our Leadership Team
Here you can find information about members of the #AfghanEvac team. For operational security purposes, several of our Afghan team leaders are not listed.
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Shawn VanDiver
Founder and President
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Amb. (Ret) Philip Kosnett
Senior Advisor
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Dr. Colin Kahl
Senior Advisor
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Anne C. Richard
Senior Advisor
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Lt. Gen. (Ret) J.T. Thomson
Senior Advisor
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Judge (Ret.) Louisa Porter
Senior Advisor
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MP Naheed Farid
Senior Advisor
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March Bishop
Chief Operating Officer & CARE Liaison
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Jeffrey Wells
Chief Security Officer
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Pegah Parsi
Chief Privacy Officer
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Matt Awbrey
Chief Marketing Officer
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Emilia Pierce
Legal Advisor
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Dr. Billy Jenkins
Data Analysis Lead
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Will Newton
Design Lead
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Mostafa "Moose" Noorzay
Afghan Affairs Advisor
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Manuel Reyes
Special Assistant
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Our Executive Advisory Council
The Executive Advisory Council represents a cross-section of leaders from across coalition leadership. They advise, inform, and help ensure all voices are being heard and reflected in the coalition's work.
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Joseph Azam
Afghan American Foundation
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Samad Fazli
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Seelai Karzai
Human Rights First
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Lyla Kohistany
Honor the Promise
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Catalina Gasper
Task Force Diablo
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Camille J. Mackler
Immigrant ARC
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Christopher Purdy
Human Rights First
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Our Coalition Partners
The #AfghanEvac coalition is home to more than 250 organizations.
Some organizations choose not to be listed for operational security reasons.
Members who have opted into public acknowledgement are listed below.
As of September 1, 2022, our membership roster is full.
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#AfghanAllies
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Afghans for a Better Tomorrow
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Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid
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Green Beret Networking Task Group
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The Independence Fund
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Rise to Peace
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San Diego Afghan Rescue and Resettlement Fund
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Sustainable Smiles
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Vets 4 Afghans
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Veterans Organize CNY
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