Sahara Programs USA

09/26/2026

SAHARA Programs at the UN General Assembly

“If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.”

This week, Sahara Programs was proud to be at the table during United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week in New York—building relationships, representing the communities we serve, and connecting local humanitarian work with global leaders and institutions.

From the halls of the United Nations to meetings with humanitarian, diplomatic, faith-based, philanthropic, and nonprofit leaders, this was an important week for Sahara Programs and our growing mission.

🌍 Highlights from the week included:

• Attending a United Nations General Assembly session
• Meeting Alistair Dutton, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis
• Engagement with a United Nations Assistant Secretary-General
• Meeting with senior UNHCR leadership
• Engagement with the Prime Minister of Iceland
• Meeting with the First Lady of Australia
• Engagement with leadership from the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations
• Meeting with the General Secretary of the New York Council of Rabbis
• Discussions with Qatar Charity
• Engagement with the Al Maktoum Foundation
• Meetings and conversations with UNDP representatives
• Connecting with nonprofit and humanitarian leaders from across the United States and around the world

For Sahara Programs, UNGA week was not simply about being present—it was about building partnerships that can translate into action.

Every conversation created an opportunity to expand healthcare, education, refugee assistance, family empowerment, and humanitarian services for communities that need them most.

Sahara Programs started by serving families at the community level. Today, we are bringing those experiences and voices into rooms where international partnerships and humanitarian priorities are shaped.

We are grateful for how far this mission has come—and even more excited about where these new relationships can take us.

The goal is simple: turn conversations into partnerships, partnerships into resources, and resources into measurable impact.

🌐 www.saharaprograms.org

09/15/2026

Join us for a FREE Community Health Fair at Dar Al Noor Islamic Center! 💚

Sahara Programs is proud to partner with the Muslim Association of Virginia – Dar Al Noor and APPNA to bring free health screenings, mental wellness resources, and health education to our community.

📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Dar Al Noor Islamic Center
5404 Hoadly Road, Manassas, VA 20112

Free services include blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings, BMI checks, mental health resources, and health education.

Bring your family and friends and take an important step toward better health. Together, we can build a healthier community! 💙💚

09/04/2026

Good News Maryland Community,
We have Launched our free Clinic. Please Spread the word, support and volunteer.

08/17/2026

Supporting Our Students, Strengthening Our Community!
Sahara Programs, in partnership with the Muslim Association of Virginia (MAV), distributed school supplies to 450 children, helping them start the school year prepared and confident! 💜

A heartfelt thank you to MAV, our incredible volunteers, and generous donors who made this possible. Your support continues to make a meaningful difference for families in our community.

💜 Help us continue serving families in need. Donate today:
www.saharaprograms.org

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate 250 years of freedom, unity, and opportunity. As we honor this historic milestone, Sahara Programs remains committed to serving our communities with compassion, hope, and empowerment.
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day!

Happy America 250! 🇺🇸

06/29/2026

No Child Should Feel Embarrassed on the First Day of School.

For many children in underserved communities, starting a new school year with worn-out backpacks or missing school supplies can affect their confidence and leave them feeling isolated from their classmates.

Sahara Programs is working to change that.

$15 provides essential school supplies for 1 child.
$75 provides supplies for 5 children.
$150 provides supplies for 10 children.

A small gift can help a child walk into the classroom with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to succeed.

📲 Donate today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/back-to-school-2026-give-a-child-the-confidence-to-learn

Together, we can give every child an equal start to the school year.

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06/19/2026

🖤❤️💚💛 Happy Juneteenth! 💛💚❤️🖤

On behalf of Sahara Programs, we honor Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom, resilience, and hope. We stand in solidarity with the African American community and reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, and empowering communities where every individual can thrive.

Together, let us continue to inspire hope, empower lives, and enrich our communities.

06/10/2026

🌍 Proud Moment🌍

Sahara Programs is honored to lead the World Refugee Day 2026 Family Fun Day Celebration in Phoenix, bringing together refugee families, community leaders, and service organizations to celebrate resilience, diversity, and hope.

We are deeply grateful to our amazing partners, sponsors, and volunteers whose support makes this event possible.

💜 We invite the entire community to join us for an evening of fun, culture, connection, and celebration as we honor the strength and contributions of refugees around the world.

📅 June 20, 2026 | 🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

06/09/2026

📢 Sahara Programs DMV is excited to announce the launch of our FREE Community Health Fair in partnership with STEP and Madina Islamic Center!

Beginning this month, we will be offering free health consultations, blood pressure and diabetes screenings, mental health support, medication counseling, health insurance guidance, and referrals to community resources for individuals and families in need.

This initiative is designed to serve uninsured and underinsured individuals, seniors, refugees, new arrivals, and community members seeking access to quality healthcare and support services.

📍 Madina Islamic Center
6805 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150

🗓 Every 4th Saturday of the Month
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Together, we are committed to building healthier, stronger, and more empowered communities through compassion, dignity, and care.