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Keeping America's promise to our wartime allies

They Served Alongside Our Troops. We Won't Leave Them Behind.

No One Left Behind supports the Afghan and Iraqi allies who interpreted, fought, and gathered intelligence for U.S. forces. With Special Immigrant Visa issuance currently suspended, we're sustaining allies still waiting abroad, supporting families already resettled in the U.S. as they lose federal services, and pressing Congress and the administration to resume visa issuance.

Founded in 2013 by an interpreter. Funded entirely by private donors.

$8M Deployed in response to crisis in 2025
3,321 Individuals evacuated to the U.S. in 2025
1,318 Allies resettled with NOLB coordination

Our Mission

For two decades, Afghans and Iraqis served as interpreters, soldiers, and intelligence sources for the U.S. military, on the understanding that America would not abandon them.

As of January 1, 2026, Afghan SIV visa issuance is suspended, leaving thousands of vetted allies stranded abroad.

No One Left Behind exists for what the government isn't currently doing.

We're sustaining allies in Pakistan and other third countries while they wait, helping families already in the U.S. rebuild after losing federal resettlement support, and pushing Congress and the administration to resume issuing visas.

Founded by an Afghan interpreter who saved American lives and turned down $35,000.

Janis Shinwari spent more than eight years as an interpreter alongside U.S. Army and Marine units in Afghanistan and is credited with saving the lives of five American soldiers. When his own Special Immigrant Visa finally came through, supporters had raised $35,000 on GoFundMe to help him start over in the U.S.

Janis refused it.

He asked that the money go toward a new organization instead, one that would help every interpreter still waiting on a visa. That organization became No One Left Behind. And now, over ten years later, he serves as a Senior Advisor and NOLB ambassador.

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Janis Shinwari outside the United States Capitol
General David Petraeus

No One Left Behind embodies a principle that is fundamental to national honor: we must never abandon those who stood with us in times of danger.

Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.)former CENTCOM Commander, CIA Director, and current NOLB Senior Advisor

In their own words

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to No One Left Behind for the assistance and support they have provided during this difficult time. Your help has made a meaningful difference for my family when we needed it most. We are sincerely thankful for your kindness, compassion, and continued support of Afghan allies and their families.

Thank you for standing with us and for helping families like ours during this challenging period.”

Ahmad H.

Afghan ally

“I am very grateful to No One Left Behind. Their financial assistance has helped many Afghan families in Pakistan, including mine.”

A. R. M.

Afghan ally

“Many people do not understand the risks and sacrifices Afghan families made while supporting U.S. efforts. As a young Afghan woman, working outside the home required courage. We believed our efforts would be remembered. Today, people see only a delayed visa case, but not the years of uncertainty and hardship behind it.”

Maryam

Afghan ally

“Knowing that there is an organization fighting for people like us gives me hope. Your efforts remind me that the allies I served have not completely forgotten us.”

Martin

Afghan ally

“No One Left Behind has been a source of hope for my family during one of the darkest periods of our lives. They listened to our story, treated us with kindness and respect, and stayed in contact with us.

I want people to know that I am more than a visa case. I am a husband and a father who wants nothing more than to give my family a safe and peaceful future. I believe in honesty, hard work, and keeping my word. Even after everything my family has endured, I still have hope for a better future.”

Sunny

Afghan ally

“Knowing that an organization like No One Left Behind stands with Afghan SIV applicants has provided us with encouragement and hope during a very difficult period of uncertainty.”

G. M.

Afghan ally

“Your assistance in covering our food, housing, gas, and electricity expenses has made a tremendous difference in our lives. Because of your support, my children are able to attend school and continue their education.”

Mohammad

Afghan ally

“I do not believe Americans misunderstand us. To the American reading this, I ask for your help. Please do not allow my children's future to be lost in darkness.”

Rafi

Afghan ally

“The Americans do not forget their promise. I still have hope that one day we will reach a safe place.

My children live on that hope. They say to me: ‘Father! If No One Left Behind helps you this time, buy us clothes, shoes, and a computer, so we can study too…’

Through all these hardships, No One Left Behind has held our hand. This help cannot solve every problem, but my family and I can never forget their kindness.”

N.A.

Afghan ally

Are you a wartime ally who needs help?

Thousands of allies remain in Pakistan and other countries with their visas on hold. We provide stipends, emergency support, and case assistance to keep them safe until visa issuance resumes.

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A gift from you can cover transportation for a family starting over, fund a month of rental assistance, and make an interest-free loan possible. We receive no government funding; every dollar comes from people like you.

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The U.S. promised safety to allies who risked everything with us. We're not done keeping that promise.