AWAKEN - Afghan Women's And Kids' Education & Necessities

06/10/2026

After her husband passed away from a heart attack, Gul Mina suddenly found herself carrying the weight of an entire household alone.

"My name is Gul Mina, and I live in Behsud District. I have four children. My husband passed away due to a heart attack. After his death, I became the head of the household, but there was no relative to help us. Life became very difficult for me. Eventually, I had to start washing people’s clothes in the village to meet the family’s needs."

For a mother of four, every day became a struggle to provide food, stability, and hope for her children. Then AWAKEN stepped in.

"However, fortunately, the AWAKEN Charity Organization found out about my situation and added my name to their list of widows receiving assistance. They provide me with cash every month, and since then, my life has become easier and better, and my problems have been solved."

Today, Gul Mina and her children are no longer facing the future alone.

"I pray for and thank the leadership and all the staff of the AWAKEN Organization. Now, my children and I are living a happy and peaceful life."

Stories like Gul Mina's are possible because of our generous donors. Your donation helps provide practical support and hope to widows and vulnerable families who are working to rebuild their lives after unimaginable loss.

Help us reach more families like Gul Mina's. Donate today at awakeninc.org/donate

05/28/2026

Dear Friends,
Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrate. We are still accepting donations for the Qurbani campaign. Our goal is to raise $2,000 before the month is over.

Please join us in making a difference in the lives of women and girls in rural Afghanistan 🙏❤

- Bibi Bahrami

By AWAKEN Inc

05/26/2026

We are incredibly grateful to share that together we raised $64,141 at this year’s AWAKEN fundraising dinner!

To everyone who attended, gave, volunteered, sponsored, or supported from afar—thank you. Your generosity is helping create opportunities and hope for women and families in Afghanistan.

The annual dinner is more than a fundraiser. It is a reminder of the meaningful change that is possible when people come together to support something bigger than themselves.

We couldn’t do this without you. 💚

05/14/2026

Bibi’s Cook Book: 10 Recipes You Know and Love is now available for purchase!

Enjoy a collection of delicious homemade recipes shared with love and tradition. These authentic Afghan recipes were created by Bibi Bahrami. You can choose from:

E-Book (PDF): $15
Physical Copy: $20

Payment can be made through our Venmo or PayPal. Once payment is received:

• PDF copy will be sent within 1 week
• Physical copy will be mailed within up to 2 weeks

Thank you for supporting AWAKEN and helping us continue our mission.

Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/awaken2020
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YUVXXRBT652B4

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, sacrifice, love, and resilience of mothers everywhere. 💚

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible mothers on our team in Afghanistan, our board, our donors, volunteers, and especially the courageous mothers we are honored to serve every day. 

Thank you for being a part of the AWAKEN mission and bringing hope to women and families in Afghanistan.

04/29/2026

Dear Friends,
Today, we’re honored to share a meaningful piece of AWAKEN’s history.

For over 15 years, our founder and president, Bibi Bahrami, has proudly served on the board of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Ball State University. This role is deeply personal to her, as peacebuilding is not only central to her life’s work, but also rooted in her faith. Peace is a fundamental value in Islam, and one she strives to live out every day.

Bibi also played an important role in the creation of the Peace Plaza at Ball State University, located near the Miller College of Business. The plaza continues to grow as a symbol of unity, most recently with the addition of the “Asia Pole,” part of a vision to represent all seven continents and reflect the shared humanity of people around the world.

We are also proud to look back on a special milestone. 10 years ago, AWAKEN received a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of our contributions to the Benjamin V. Cohen Peace Conference. This honor reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting peace, and serving our community in Muncie and Afghanistan.

As we reflect on this journey, we remain committed to building bridges, fostering understanding, and serving humanity together.

04/22/2026

Dear Friends of AWAKEN,
We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for the dinner, supported us from afar, and kept us in their prayers. Because of all of you, the evening was a success. We’re honored to share these special moments with all of you.

This year, our annual Pat Schaefer Award was proudly presented to Barbara Stedman and Martha Hunt in recognition of their outstanding joint contributions to the community. This award honors individuals who have made an extraordinary impact on the population AWAKEN serves, and who embody a deep passion for service, along with a commitment to respect, diversity, and inclusion.

Over the past 24 years, so many of you have supported AWAKEN in meaningful ways. Each of you is deserving of this recognition, but we can only select one individual or family to honor to represent the spirit and dedication of our entire community.

This year the board surprised our Founder and President, Bibi Bahrami, with the prestigious Distinguished Hoosier award, presented by Sue Errington on behalf of governor Mike Braun. This award is given out to one special Hoosier each year who have made significant contributions to the state or brought honor to Indiana through their actions, character, leadership, and service.

Read more about here: https://www.indianahousedemocrats.org/news/errington-presents-distinguished-hoosier-award-to-muncie-non-profit-leader-bibi-bahrami

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

With gratitude,
The AWAKEN Board

04/19/2026

We had a wonderful time this evening with friends and family celebrating the life changing work our team in Afghanistan has been able to do because of the generous support of our donors. We have raised more than half of our goal of $60,000 to fund one year of the Behsood clinic. It's not too late to donate! Follow the link below to help us reach our goal. Thank you all for an incredible evening and stay tuned for more dinner highlights and kudos 💚

https://givebutter.com/awaken-dinner