The US is rushing to bring thousands of SIV Afghan nationals directly to the United States and to temporary countries abroad as they are awaiting their resettlement to the US. Many of these folks will be coming to Washington, particularly South King, (Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Renton etc). Our Afghan folk have reached out to us directly who are planning to resettle in our cities, and we have been contacted by organizations large and small if we can support them with housing, emergency finances, healthcare, and overall resettlement assistance. As a small community-based nonprofit directly connected to our folks, we know that our new refugee community members will need emergency assistance, aid, healthcare, and basic needs resources.
This is the time that we all need to come together to help. As a CBO directly engaged and connected with our Afghan community, we extend helping hand to all resettlement agencies IRC, JFS, and LCSNW, WR and government organizations in working together to support our new arrivals.
How we are responding and how you can help support:
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The Situation Unfolding in Afghanistan: Hundreds of Afghan Refugees are arriving daily. We need your help.
We help immigrant and refugee communities maximize their potential toward a better and healthier future.
AHI is lead by a team of Public Health professionals, Educators, and Community Leaders with lived experience who are invested in addressing social determinants of health.
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COVID-19 Response: Programs and Information
King County Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program
Our region faces a looming eviction crisis of unprecedented scale. Tens of thousands of King County residents are at increased risk of eviction because of the ongoing pandemic and its effects which include illness, loss of income and unemployment.
King County is responding by rapidly deploying a new rent assistance and eviction prevention program in partnership with community organizations to help those who have been unable to meet rent obligations and are at risk for eviction.
Afghan Health Initiative is serving as an access point to this program and can help you enter the lottery. Application assistance available in Dari, Farsi, Pashto, and English.
Seattle Community Food Fund
Afghan Health Initiative provides families with culturally appropriate groceries including halal meat and staple foods to families residing within the city limits.
This program is sponsored by United Way King County.
Free COVID-19 Vaccines
In Phase 1 (2020) We partnered with Safeway and Albertsons Foundation to coordinate access to free COVID-19 vaccines for eligible members of our community.
The Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is currently available to individuals 12 years old and over. With Support from All in WA.
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In Phase 2 (2021-Present) We are hosting COVID-19 Vaccination & Flu (Seasonal Influenza) Vaccination Pop-up sites with the Washington State Department of Health.
Location: Masjid Quba 12608 SE 240th St Kent, WA, 98031
Time: 2:30-4:30PM
Dates:
Oct 15th, 2021 from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Oct 29th, 2021 from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Nov 12th, 2021 from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Nov 26th, 2021 from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Dec 3rd, 2021 from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Dec 17th, 2021 from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lets Talk: Community Conversations about COVID-19 Vaccine
Learn some information about the COVID-19 vaccine to make informed choices for you and your family.
Upcoming sessions:
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month!
Email: info@afghanhealth.org to register.
Made possible with generous support from All in WA and WADOH.
AHI COVID-19 Relief Fund
With generous support from All in Washington, the Afghan Health Initiative will be helping our low-income immigrant and refugee families, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) living in more rural and remote areas who face barriers to accessing other resources and services during this unprecedented crisis.
The AHI COVID-19 Relief Fund will provide assistance to eligible families impacted by COVID-19. The funding, if awarded to you, is intended to be flexible emergency aid, allowing people to decide how best to prioritize their needs for housing, health care, food, childcare, transportation, and other necessities.
Click the button below to find eligibility criteria and application for assistance.
General Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources
We know how hard it has been adapting to the changes to daily life due to COVID-19 and we all feel the losses of our loved ones from this virus. However, these changes are extremely important to stopping the spread of this deadly virus. Afghan Health Initiative is always here to provide support to you and your families. Don’t hesitate to reach out.
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions.
Still wondering if you should get the COVID Vaccine? We partnered with HealthPoint Clinic Medical providers Dr. Perpuse and Dr. Aleinikoff to get some of our community’s burning questions answered. Subtitled in Dari/Farsi.
Targeted COVID-19 Testing
Video summary of our Free COVID-19 testing with Afghan Health Initiative, HealthPoint, UW Harborview, King County Public Health, Iraqi/Arab Health Board. Thank you to our sponsor Washington State Department of Health.
COVID-19 Mobile Pop-Up Clinics.
Communities are best reached where they are at. At Afghan Health Initiative, we are committed to providing equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in the most safe, culturally and linguistically appropriate way for the community we serve. For many, this means at their place of worship.
Misinformation & COVID-19. This is What We Know.
Video Adapted from Washington State Department of Health.
How would the COVID vaccine work in your body?
Video adapted from the Washington State Department of Health. Translation and Voiceover by Afghan Health Initiative.
How are COVID vaccines being made?(Dari)
Video adapted from the Washington State Department of Health. Translation and Voiceover by Afghan Health Initiative.
How are COVID vaccines being made? (Pashto)
Video adapted from the Washington State Department of Health. Translation and Voiceover by Afghan Health Initiative.
COVID-19 Response
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Since FY 2014 more than 96,000 Afghan and Iraqi immigrants were admitted to the United States.
Afghan Health Initiative works to ensure that every voice is counted and that our community receives the support and help they need to rebuild their lives in this new land.