Hamed Wardak Contributions to USA for UNHCR

Posted on Jul 2, 2010 in Hamed Wardak, USA for UNHCR

Hamed Wardak is showing his continued support and commitment to USA for UNHCR.  He have recently donated $30,000 to sponsor the 2010 World Refugee Day.  This year’s World Refugee Day program featured former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr, former refugees and UNHCR field staff.  The event was held from June 18^th-20^th for the ninth consecutive year with the theme “Home” this year.

As Jud Nirenberg, Associate Director at USA for UNHCR said, “The support of Hamed Wardak have been crucial to a project helping refugee women returning to Afghanistan, typically widowed mothers, with new paths to gaining income for themselves and their families. Dozens of women have been trained and helped to start new businesses, supporting themselves and their children thanks largely to his cooperation.”