On August 29, 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for the past two decades, as they safely resettle in the United States. These coordinated efforts are known as Operation Allies Welcome. USAID, along with our U.S. Government partners, continue to support DHS - and we are proud to welcome our Afghan allies home.
There are many ways Americans can help our Afghan allies as they build lives in a new country. Learn more with the resources below.
U.S. Government Resources:
- USAID Afghanistan Update
Resources for Afghans and U.S. employers regarding visa programs for Afghan nationals, including Fact Sheets and required eligibility forms. All cases are processed through the U.S. Department of State’s Refugee Admissions Program. - USAID/Afghanistan Mission
USAID and our partners’ work in Afghanistan. - USAID Center for International Disaster Information
Resources for people looking to donate to organizations working in Afghanistan. USAID humanitarian partners are working to provide food, health care, protection, water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies, and other critical relief to the people of Afghanistan. The United States is committed to continuing to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people in Afghanistan for as long as possible. - USAID Humanitarian Assistance in Afghanistan
Following the collapse of the Government of Afghanistan, economic and political instability has deteriorated basic service provision across the country, increased prices of staple foods and fuel, reduced household purchasing power, and other developments that constrain the ability of Afghan households to meet basic needs. USAID’s partners remain operational in Afghanistan and are working tirelessly to help the most vulnerable Afghans meet these needs. - DHS Operation Allies Welcome
Information about Operation Allies Welcome, including fact sheets, Presidential Memorandum, and more. - State Department Office of Global Partnerships: Partnerships for Afghan Response
The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are seeking to mobilize private sector response to support at-risk and vulnerable individuals from Afghanistan who have arrived in the United States. - State Department: Afghanistan Inquiries
Information for U.S. citizens, non-U.S. citizens, SIVs, U.S. Refugee Admissions program, how the public can help, and U.S. partnerships for the Afghan response. - Office of Refugee Resettlement
A list of resettlement agencies.
How You Can Help:
- Welcome.US
A national effort that anyone can join to welcome and support Afghan families as they build new lives in communities across America. - Sponsor Circles
Opportunities for individuals and community groups across the country to directly support Afghans who have been relocated to the United States under Operation Allies Welcome. - Afghan Diaspora Hub
An Afghan-American volunteer organization, compiled resources on helping Afghan refugees in the United States and organized them by city and state. - Refugee Council USA
Ways Americans can directly support vulnerable Afghans abroad and in our home communities. - Human Rights First
A rapid response fund for U.S. allies, human rights defenders, and at-risk Afghans. - The Giving Block
A partnership with five organizations, including Save the Children and CARE, to set up a crypto for Afghanistan fund.
Resources for New Arrivals:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
Extensive resources for assisting Afghans eligible for SIVs/P1/P2/parole. - Airbnb
Airbnb hosts can provide free or discounted stays for Afghan refugees as well as taking donations to support housing for Afghan refugees. - U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
A compilation of resource lists and other information relevant to Afghan refugees in Dari, Pashto, and English.