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U.S. Government Resumes SIV Flight Support Through IOM
By No One Left Behind ARLINGTON, Va - After months of sustained advocacy, the U.S. government is resuming flight support for Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) starting this week. This represents meaningful progress toward fulfilling America’s commitment to those who served alongside U.S. forces, and we’re thankful the Administration has resumed this vital support. No One Left Behind (NOLB) launched emergency fligh
4 days ago1 min read


Afghan Future Fund and No One Left Behind announce first awardees of America’s Allies Scholarship Program
By The Afghan Future Fund and No One Left Behind New York, NY—Afghan Future Fund (AFF) and No One Left Behind (NOLB) are proud to announce the first round of awardees for the America’s Allies Scholarship Program (AASP) , a landmark program that provides financial assistance on a competitive basis to Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders who served with U.S. Armed Forces, enabling them to pursue a college degree or professional training in the United States. A
6 days ago2 min read


Promise Kept: Afghan Ally Family Reaches Iowa After NOLB Evacuation
By Matthew Marcellus, Director of Communications, No One Left Behind The Zaki family celebrate their six-month anniversary of arriving to the United States, Oct. 12, 2025, along with sponsors. Photo provided by Jane Patton. ARLINGTON, Va.  – When Arifa Zaki's work supporting American evacuation efforts made her family a Taliban target, the Virginia-based nonprofit No One Left Behind stepped in to provide what the U.S. government no longer could: a flight to safety. On April 9
7 days ago3 min read


Tell Your Representative: Support the Afghan SIV Program in the NDAA!
This week, Congress returns to consider issues including the path forward for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Despite the...
Sep 22 min read


A Future Reclaimed: One Afghan Woman’s Journey to Safety and Opportunity
My name is Zohra Neda. I was born and raised in Kabul and Balkh, Afghanistan. I completed both my schooling and university education in Afghanistan, graduating with a degree from the Faculty of Computer Science. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with various international organizations. Between 2017 and 2018, I collaborated with Chemonics International on the Women in Government project in Kabul, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID
Aug 172 min read


Aman's Story: "I am so happy here"
TRANSCRIPT: Good to see you brother. And I'm so glad to hear you and see you. I really appreciate your help and right now I'm in...
Aug 162 min read


Amena’s Journey: A Story of Hope and a New Life
My name is Amena Saddat, a woman who once lived in Afghanistan, where I worked for eight years as a teacher at a public school. Those...
Aug 162 min read


A reunion nearly four years in the making
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the Fall of Kabul - a day that changed everything for tens of thousands of Afghan allies who risked...
Aug 152 min read


Virtual Briefing: Mobilizing for our Allies
As Congress takes its August recess, it is important that leaders and the public understand the extraordinary conditions putting our...
Aug 101 min read


Tell Your Senators: Cosponsor the Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act!
The Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act (FPAAA) makes critical reforms to secure our wartime allies still in Afghanistan. It also...
Aug 12 min read


Tell Your Members of Congress: Cosponsor the Afghan Adjustment Act!
The Afghan Adjustment Act (AAA) makes critical reforms to secure our wartime allies still in Afghanistan. It also ensures Afghans who the...
Jul 302 min read


Ibrahim's Story | Part 5: So Good To Be Alive
We have reached the final chapter in Ibrahim’s SIV journey. After 15 long years of waiting, reapplying, and living in limbo, he finally...
Jul 302 min read


Ibrahim's Story | Part 4: The Day Everything Changed
This is part 4 of a 5-part series about Ibrahim’s journey to the United States. After 15 long years of waiting, four interviews, and...
Jul 291 min read


Ibrahim's Story | Part 3: 15 Long Years
This is part 3 of a 5-part series about Ibrahim’s journey to the United States. You can hear it in his voice: the frustration, the sense...
Jul 281 min read


Ibrahim's Story | Part 2: The Burden at Home
This is part 2 of a 5-part series about Ibrahim’s journey to the United States. When an Iraqi or Afghan ally chose to serve the United...
Jul 281 min read


Ibrahim's Story | Part 1: Service Rendered, Danger Returned
This is part 1 of a 5-part series about Ibrahim’s journey to the United States. Meet Ibrahim, aka B. He served as an interpreter for...
Jul 241 min read


Virtual Briefing: Country Conditions in Afghanistan
As the US government considers policies impacting protections for Afghans in the United States and allies still abroad, it is important...
Jul 141 min read


Virtual Briefing: TPS, CARE, and what's next for our Afghan Allies
Join us for a virtual briefing at to learn more about the recent policy changes (including the recent travel ban) impacting our Afghan...
Jun 61 min read


No One Left Behind Commends Continued Support for Afghan Allies, Urges Action for Those Left Behind
No One Left Behind is grateful the President is honoring America’s promise to our Afghan allies by including an exemption for Special...
Jun 51 min read


Temporary Protected Status - what is it and what happens next?
You may have seen the headlines  reporting that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Afghanistan have been removed and are...
May 293 min read
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