Winter Appeal
Bringing Warmth and Hope
2024-25
to Afghanistan's Vulnerable
Bringing Warmth and Hope
to Afghanistan's Vulnerable
Winter Appeal
“The cold of winter should never extinguish the warmth of hope. Together, we can be the light that keeps it burning.” Mahboba Rawi (Founder, Mahboba’s Promise)
As winter’s chill descends upon Afghanistan, countless families face the harsh reality of freezing temperatures without adequate shelter, warmth, or sustenance.
Mahboba’s Promise is committed to providing essential support to these vulnerable communities, ensuring they not only survive but also find hope and dignity during these excruciating months.
As winter’s chill descends upon Afghanistan, countless families face the harsh reality of freezing temperatures without adequate shelter, warmth, or sustenance.
Mahboba’s Promise is committed to providing essential support to these vulnerable communities, ensuring they not only survive but also find hope and dignity during these excruciating months.
Bring Warmth & Hope this Winter
Provided shelter to over 1,000 families.
Delivered food packs to sustain more than 5,000 individuals.
Supplied winter clothing and heating to 1000s of households, ensuring warmth and safety.
Afghanistan’s Winter: Unforgiving and Harsh
Witnessing the relentless hardships faced by Afghan families during winter, Mahboba’s Promise initiated its Winter Appeal project soon after our founding. Our programs are designed to provide immediate relief and foster long-term resilience, empowering communities to withstand the challenges of winter.
Amina’s Story: Hope amidst the biting cold
After losing her husband, Amina and her two children faced a bleak winter. Through our Winter Appeal, they received warm clothing, heating supplies, and food packs. Today, Amina is not only surviving but also supporting other widows in her community, embodying the spirit of resilience and hope.
How You Can Help
Your generosity can transform lives. By donating to our Winter Appeal, you’re not just providing material support but also restoring hope and dignity to those in need.
Our Winter Appeal in Action
Offline Donation Options
Via Phone:
Call our office on
+61 2 9887 1665
between the hours of
10 AM -3 PM
Monday to Friday.
Via Direct Deposit:
Mahboba’s Promise Inc
Bank: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062 320
Account Number: 1017 6256
SWIFT Code: CTBAAU2S
Use the reference “Winter Appeal 24”
and your name.
Via Mail:
Send a cheque, money order or
cash to:
Mahboba’s Promise
PO Box 6234
North Ryde NSW 2113
Our Winter Appeal: Giving Hope & Warmth
Mahboba’s Promise is an Australian non-profit committed to aiding underprivileged women and children and other vulnerable groups in Afghanistan and Australia.
For 22 years, Mahboba’s Promise has been able to deliver responsive, adaptable and impactful assistance directly to orphans and widows in the country and surrounding regions.
Established in 2010, our Winter Appeal is designed to provide immediate relief and foster long-term resilience, empowering communities to withstand the challenges of winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are donations utilized?
Every dollar goes directly to providing winter relief, including clothing, heating, and food supplies.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, all donations over $2 are tax-deductible in Australia.
Can I set up a recurring donation?
Absolutely. Regular contributions help us plan and sustain our programs effectively.
How Strings of Hope was Born
Media: Our Work in Afghanistan
‘Chaos, desperation’: Dozens of orphans linked to Australia remain trapped in Afghanistan
Australian aid organisation Mahboba's Promise says it is trying to evacuate 67 orphans whose lives are at risk in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
Outstanding advocates celebrated in 2022 Human Rights Awards
An Australian not-for-profit organisation Mahboba’s Promise has won the prestigious Human Rights Medal in the 2022 Human Rights Awards.
After the Fall
A mother and son in suburban Sydney, almost 100 lives on the line and a perilous rescue mission on the other side of the world. Can they pull it off?
VIDEO: After the Fall | Mahboba Rawi + Nawid ‘Sourosh’ Cina
Against all odds, Sourosh and Mahboba have successfully evacuated nearly 100 vulnerable Afghans to Australia.
Time running out for undocumented Afghan refugees in Pakistan
Pakistan is cracking down on undocumented migrants with forced deportations due to begin next month.
How an Australian mother and son rescued dozens of children from this war-ravaged nation
Dozens of vulnerable children have been evacuated from Afghanistan to Australia in a daring, year-long mission led by a mother and son based in Sydney.
From Afghanistan to Australia – how a mother and son rescued orphans from a war-torn nation
Dozens of orphans have been evacuated from Afghanistan to Australia in a daring, year-long mission led by a mother and son based in Sydney.
Nawid is helping to save lives in Afghanistan’s ‘forgotten crisis’
Aid agencies are calling for more international aid to support more than 110,000 people affected by Afghanistan’s recent earthquakes.
VIDEO: How do you evacuate 100 orphans out of a warzone? | Australian Story
Mahboba Rawi fled Afghanistan as a 13 year old, walking across the mountains to Pakistan to escape the Soviet soldiers looking for her
VIDEO: The tragedy behind Mahboba Rawi’s promise – the year that made me | Radio National
Mahboba Rawi fled Afghanistan as a 13 year old, walking across the mountains to Pakistan to escape the Soviet soldiers looking for her
VIDEO: Hope House: A Day In The Lives Of Afghanistan’s Orphans
This short documentary presents an honest insight into the daily lives of orphan children living in Afghanistan.
VIDEO: Eleven orphans who were evacuated from Afghanistan have been welcomed in Australia | SBS News
In Australia, Mahboba Rawi anxiously waited at the domestic arrivals section of the airport, shuffling from foot to foot knowing her life was about to change dramatically.
Make a Difference Today
Your donation changes lives.
