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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


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


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


NOLB's Statement regarding the proposal to eliminate CARE
Today (May 29, 2025), the Department of State sent a Congressional Notification including the following proposal: “The Coordinator for...
May 291 min read


No One Left Behind's Statement on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Afghanistan
On March 21, 2025, Secretary Noem decided to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Afghanistan, which wasn’t made...
May 122 min read


NEWS RELEASE: No One Left Behind Secures Flights and Freedom for 500+ Afghan SIV Holders Stranded Abroad, Expands Resettlement Programs
** UPDATE: AS OF SEPT 10, 2025, NO ONE LEFT BEHIND HAS SECURED 2,673 FLIGHTS. The nation’s oldest nonprofit dedicated to supporting...
Mar 134 min read


NEWS RELEASE: No One Left Behind and Allied Airlift 21 Join Forces in Non-Profit Merger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARLINGTON, Va., (Oct. 13, 2023)  – No One Left Behind  and Allied Airlift 21 , two non-profit organizations...
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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