Growing up, Norooz always meant family gatherings, delicious sabzi polo mahi, picking out new clothes, the exchange of crisp $2 bills, and the joy and laughter that is so uniquely tied to being around extended family and loved ones during this special time of year. Even as an adult, I still get excited in the […]
Hello, my name is Maryam. That’s me in the photo… next to my Mom and the baby. It’s so very cold here and it’s getting colder day by day. It’s getting colder in our hearts too. I can hardly bear to look at my mom and dad these days. They feel so helpless. I’m only […]
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis Long before the pandemic swept across the United States, Iran was one of the first epicenters of COVID-19. Since February 2020, nearly 50,000 Iranians lost their lives, with tens of thousands of new cases emerging daily. Even before the crisis, Iran’s healthcare system was already under immense strain, with hospitals […]
Construction of Maryam Mirzakhani School The inauguration of the girls’ high school took place with joy and hope for the students to learn and thrive in science. For this reason, the school was named after Professor Maryam Mirzakhani. Professor Maryam Mirzakhani’s school is now open to all students in the city of Ziarat in North […]
Moghaddas’s name means “blessed or sacred,” and despite her hardships, she remains hopeful. She lives with her family in a remote part of Sistan and Baluchestan Province, where they share a small rented room. Her mother works tirelessly repairing sewing machines, struggling to cover basic needs and her husband’s medical expenses. The hunger crisis in […]
