Save Ahmad and Zain

Ahmad and Zain’s Story

Ahmadullah and Zain are teenage orphans. Some of their relatives made it to the US, but these boys could not get out of Afghanistan. The Taliban have been trying to recruit them and force them into a life of voilence. The boys have been constantly moving, relying on the kindness of strangers to stay alive. In May of 2022, the boys went missing; they had been captured by Taliban. For months, EVAC worked members of the US intelligence community and international lawyers to locate the boys and secure their release. It was successful. They are now in hiding and remain incredibly vulnerable.

The family consists of Ahmadullah (17M) and Zain (18M).

The Evacuation Mission

We desperately need your help. For 18 months, we've kept Ahmad and Zain safe, but they're not free. Now, finally, we can get them out. We've made logistical and legal arrangements to transport these two from Afghanistan, through Pakistan, and ultimately resettle them in Brazil. The mission is dangerous, involving acquiring back-channel passports and visas from Taliban-controlled government offices and transporting the boys across a Taliban-controlled border. With over 100 successful evacuations to date, we’re confident in our ability to keep the family safe and get them to Brazil—their new home.

Everything is in place – everything except the money to fund this operation. The operation costs $22,500, which will result in them living full lives in safety. We have until March 15th, and we need you. If we fall short of our goal, Ahmad and Zain will be stuck, and the most likely outcome is eventual Taliban capture. 

Please don't let that happen. Help us by making a tax-deductible donation – anything you can – now. Here’s how the evacuation is conducted:

All donations are tax deductible. You can contribute via the donation form at the bottom of this page or utilize these methods:

CHECK: EVAC INC. PO BOX 690. LAFAYETTE, CO. 80006

ZELLE: kathryn@evacoperation.org

DIRECT DEPOSIT / ACH / BANK TRANSFER:

Account Holder: EVAC, INC.
Bank: Chase
Bank Address: 200 N Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026

Account Number: 779372256
Routing Number: 102001017