The oldest charitable organization supporting former interpreters and U.S. government employees eligible for Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa programs.
Our Mission
Where the U.S. government falls short in providing evacuation and resettlement support to wartime allies, No One Left Behind fills these gaps through holistic evacuation and resettlement programs that prioritize and focus on Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program recipients and applicants, while advocating to keep our promise to other non-SIV wartime allies.
Any local national employed on behalf of the U.S. and who substantially and directly served alongside U.S. military, diplomatic, or intelligence missions, at great risk of retribution to themselves and their family, deserves an immigration pathway to safety in the U.S.
These wartime allies need durable legal structures that allow them to immigrate in an efficient and orderly process. They deserve to be safeguarded, sustained, and supported as they evacuate to the U.S., and they are owed a robust resettlement process and safety net as they rebuild their lives in the U.S.
U.S. national security, prosperity, soft power, and moral standing are improved when the U.S. government, in partnership with American civil society, fulfills these obligations.
No One Left Behind was co-founded by Janis Shinwari, an Afghan interpreter who saved American soldiers' lives in combat. When donors raised $35,000 for his family's resettlement in 2013, Janis made an extraordinary decision. He redirected those funds to establish No One Left Behind instead.
“When I first arrived in the United States, everything that came to me was from complete strangers... that was the birth of No One Left Behind.”
- Janis Shinwari | Co-Founder
No One Left Behind receives no government funding and relies entirely on private donations.
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We support those who risked everything for the United States, its service members, and diplomats, ensuring America honors its commitments to wartime allies.
We are dedicated to allies' safety and to the resources families need to build lives here
We commit ourselves to our steadfast mission to serve those who served America, continuing until no one has been left behind.
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Chief Operating Officer
Chief Development Officer
Director of Resettlement
Director of Evacuations
Director of Advocacy
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
We provide public access to our IRS Form 990s from 2014–2024 and audited financial statements from 2019–2024, demonstrating our commitment to financial accountability.
Read our comprehensive annual report detailing our impact, programs, and financial performance.
Download 2025 Annual Report
