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CULTURAL INSIGHTS
AFGHAN CULTURAL ORIENTATION
Complied by Anna Hampton, with additional content from Enjoy Afghanistan.
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AFGHAN CULTURE: VIDEO PLAYLIST
The Lote Agency interviewed and Afghan Australian who provides tips.
AFGHANS IN THE D.C. AREA
Information from Global Gates about the Afghan population in the DMV.
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AFGHAN CULTURE PER CULTURAL ATALS
Learn core cultural concepts, national identity, community organization and more.
AFTER THE LAST BORDER
Not at all specific to Afghans and twenty years old but depicts much of what refugees go through. Includes insight into how settlement agencies work.
Available on Amazon.
HEARTS FOR SALE: A BUYER'S GUIDE TO WINNING IN AFGHANISTAN
Farzana Marie's military oriented book provides some good cultural and linguistic insight.
Available on Amazon.
HONOR & SHAME
Though honor-shame is the primary “operating system” for 80% of the world, its remains a significant blind spot in the West. HonorShame.com offers tools and training.
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INSIDE AFGHANISTAN
John Weaver shares his years of his experience on a mission of mercy to a war-torn people.
Available on Amazon.
IN THE LAND OF BLUE BURQAS
Stories of sharing the love and truth of Christ to women in Afghanistan, by Kate McCord.
Available on Amazon.
SERVING AFGHAN REFUGEES
Developed by a couple of Latin American groups, this e-book will help orient you with regard to practices and principles. Click here.
TRIBAL AND RELIGIOUS IDENTITY IN AFGHANISTAN
Boston University Professor, Thomas Barfield discusses the interplay between faith and ethnic groups in Afghanistan.
YouTube lecture.
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ONLINE RESOURCES
The Prophets Story (Dari)
The Prophets Story (Nangrahari Pashto)
The Prophets Story (Kandahari Pashto)
Salvation testimonies from Afghans
Jesus Film (Dari)
Jesus Film (Pashto)
Journey to Truth (Farsi)
Christmas Story (Dari)
BIBLES AND MORE
Looking for a Bible or other literature for your friends?
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DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY IN DARI
Use the app to help lead a Bible study using Dari language Bible
Discover or Pattern شاگردسازی
ABOUT AMERICAN CULTURE ETC.
A sister has made available a PDF of her book about coming to the U.S. It may prove helpful for English speakers.
PRAYER
EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING
7 - 8AM
We pray pop-corn style, with a list that can be deviated from. We don't take turns, so you can jump in or be silent. Contact us for the Zoom link.
VIRTUAL GUIDED TOUR
Let Google Maps take you on a virtual prayer walk around the DC area, stopping at Afghan spots to pray.
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PAST TRAININGS
If you weren't able to keep up while taking notes during the trainings, here are the key slides.
TRAINING 1
TRAINING 2
PRACTICAL HELP
ALEXANDRIA RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS
How residents of Alexandria can help, resources, services, upcoming events.
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CARS
Car Ministry
Working Cars for Working Families
ENGLISH HELP
Chantilly Bible Church Chantilly, VA
ESLIM Various Northern VA locations
For the Nations Various Northnern VA locations
McLean Baptist Church McLean, VA
Ox Hill Baptist Church Chantilly, VA
Reston Bible Church Dulles, VA
Cedarbrook Church Clarksburg, MD
Covenant Life Church Gaithersburg, MD
Fourth Presbyterian Bethesda, MD
MCAEL Montgomery County, MD
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Need Help Paying the Bills
HANDS ON
Job Leads for SIVs
Komak Foundation
Project ANAR (Afghan led)
Picture Book (Dari and Pashto)
Send Relief's Guide to Ministering to Refugees
Welcoming, Mentoring, Friendship Ideas
JOBS
Cornerstones
TRAUMA
IMMIGRATION HELP
DHS INFORMATION FOR AFGHANS
Details from U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services for Afghan nationals and immediate family members.
SPONSORSHIP RESOURCES
Check lists, government benefits and more. Sponsor Circles.
STATUSES, BENEFITS, FEDERAL AID
This is a helpful orientation towards who gets what with reference to refugees' visa statuses.
RESETTLEMENT
FAMILY REUNIFICATION
Immediate family reunification assistance
VA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Information about Virginia's Refugee Resettlement Program.
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MISCELLANEOUS
10 Ways to Help Afghan Refugees (Zwemer)
Connection Points (Christar)