We’re excited to share a huge step forward for ESONA’s work in Los Angeles: Council District 13 has approved $4,600 in funding to support ESONA Relief Fund’s Afghan Dignity & Safety Clinics (CD13). The approval letter came from David Mai, Senior Contracts and Administrative Deputy, on behalf of Council District 13 and Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez’s Office. We’re extremely grateful for the district’s partnership in supporting Afghan neighbors across CD13. So, what will this grant will make...

From left, James Daga, first place; Mir-Aedrees Sekandari, third place; and second place Hasini and Shravya Devi. April 17th, 2024. A " Shark Tank”-style pitch event brought together student teams across Arizona for fast, high-pressure presentations in front of a panel of judges. Students walk in with a prepared idea and do their best to make it feel real in less than 20 minutes. At the Equedi School Prize Pitch Competition, with approximately 40+ qualified teams watching, Mir-Aedrees...

By Mir-Aedrees Sekandari Villagers, farmers, and residents stand as destroyed homes and debris fill the background. ...