How we have served our community

ZamZam Learn to Drive Pilot

The ZamZam Foundation is delivering a learn to drive pilot program for Afghanistan women in the Canberra community. Driving is an important skill for mobility, independence and staying connected. Through the program, participants are able to access professional and accessible driving lessons to help them attain their licence. 

ZamZam’s driving lessons initiative is proudly sponsored by the Canberra Southern Cross Club, the Multicultural Hub and the ACT Government.

ZamZam Learn to Swim Pilot

ZamZam will shortly commence a Learn to Swim pilot program for Afghanistan women in Canberra.

Contact us here to find out more

Book Launch

In May 2023, ZamZam launched a new book to help refugees from Afghanistan understand their new life in Australia. ‘Getting to Know your New Home, Australia’ is a guide to Australia’s history, culture, social and political systems to support newly arrived refugees from Afghanistan. The book was developed with support of the Social Policy Group and with the collaboration of the LexGlobal Partners. 

Scholarships

  • Working with local businessmen, ZamZam solicited US$150,000 to sponsor higher education for 100 orphans at two private universities: Khana Noor-Hewad in Kabul, and Nukhbagan in Balkh.
  • In partnership with the Mahlim Academy, ZamZam was able to offer 1,000 scholarships for high schoolers in Fiaz Abad City (Badakhshan Province) keen to take up new languages and other high school subjects.
  • Sponsored 8 female students at Pishgam University
  • Introduced 6 female students to Borna University
  • Partially sponsored 34 students (male and female) at Saber University
  • Introduced 10 students to Noor Noor University

Winter clothes for women and children

  • 780 orphaned children and widows from the Tagab district of Badakhshan Province. (Budget: US$7,800)
  • 250 orphaned children and widows from the Kishm district of Badakhshan Province (Budget: US$2500)
  • 250 orphaned children in Samangan Province (Budget: US$2,500)
  • 100 orphaned children and widows from the T Daraim district of Badakhshan Province (Budget: US$1,500)
  • 30 orphaned girls during Eid

Be like the sun for grace and mercy.
Be like the night to cover others’ faults.
Be like running water for generosity.

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