Welcome Bilal!
Welcome Bilal Zarma Din! Born April 21. Mom and baby arrived back home today and Bilal is getting to know his siblings and cousins. xo
First Afghan Naan Class!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the (very) full Naan class this past weekend and thanks to the Bluff Country Co-op for hosting us! It was our first class so we learned a lot, ate a lot, and had a lot of fun! Thanks for being patient with us and stay tuned for …
Afghan Naan Class Links
Information and links for the April 15, 2023, Afghan Naan Class at the Bluff Country Co-op. Also known as: Noni Afghani, Nan-i-Afghan, Afghani Nan, Nan-e Barbari Afghan Flat Bread History, Tandoor, and Recipe Afghan Naan Making Video (Dari w/ English Subtitles) Recipes for Ramadan: Farukh Tahery’s bolani (Afghan stuffed flatbread) Afghan Yogurt Chutney Recipe In …
April Beach Time
Here's some of our younger friends taking advantage of the summer-like weather in April. Reach out if you're interested in helping out with summertime activities! Summer school, camps, swimming lessons, and good old fashioned summer fun are top of the list so far! afghanwinona@gmail.com
Happy Spring!
Thanks to Winona Senior High School's National Honor Society for bringing the fun to the park today!
WASN members meet Senator Amy Klobuchar in DC
Two members from the Winona Afghan Support Network (WASN) got the opportunity to meet with Senator Amy Klobuchar and her staff members during 'Minnesota Mornings' last week in Washington, D.C.They delivered a packet of letters, photos, and pictures from the Afghan community, talked about the importance of expediting the asylum and reunification process, and thanked …
Look who got their Driver’s Permit!
It was a lot of long hours of studying and many months of hard work – perseverance! Thank you to all the WASN members and volunteers who helped make this possible and congrats again for getting your permit, Hailbat!
Sharon’s day
Is there anything better than a smiling 4 year old on her birthday? GRASP would like to thank everyone who helped this little pony-loving girl have a special birthday.
2023 …independence
Our first GRASP family has their work permits. With their ability to work, they have been able to move into their own house. They have also had their first taste of doing their own income taxes!! We are proud of them and are excited for their future!