Rule 20

08/19/2025

Mayar is thriving and he has been reunited with his immediate family in Illinois. It will still be a long road ahead to reunite with his parents and siblings, but he is adjusting well to his new life. The conditions are not yet safe enough to show pictures of his family or his life in the Midwest, but I can say that the American Dream is alive and well within his home!

08/15/2025

Many former SMW advisors have reconnected with their former students. Today we profile Sean B who ran into a former Afghan pilot while flying for his airline. This chance encounter led to a fulfilling mentorship and enabled other former USAF active duty and vets to get involved through a GoFundMe campaign.

08/05/2025

The pieces of legislation highlighted in the post below are just beginning to wind their way through the process and will likely help SMW allies and their families. To qualify, the SMW Afghans have had to complete a rigorous vetting process that took many months to complete. Some are still in the process of safely leaving Afghanistan. Family reunifications have been partial for some. Others may take longer. No One Left Behind has created a useful guide if you want to communicate with your elected representative. These bills are likely to have bi-partisan support, but your voice would certainly improve the odds!

07/30/2025

07/30/2025

📣 REACT DC is proud to welcome Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders as they begin their new lives in the U.S. We're here to support their resettlement with dignity, community, and care.

💻 Learn more about our resettlement work: www.reactdc.org/resettlement
💖 Help provide essentials and a sense of security: https://donorbox.org/general-support-contribution

Together, we can ensure every newcomer feels safe, supported, and at home.