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Lubna Sheykh (name altered) is a rather assertive, rather plump, rather dark thirty-something, who works as a Guest Relationship Manager for the hotel I usually stay at Mumbai, near the Chakrappaty International Airport. Her most winning features are two deep dimples on her chubby cheeks that feature prominently, whether smiling (which is often) or scowling […]
Ghazni Orphans Need Help Urgently Our 50 boys orphanage in Ghazni, Afghanistan need your urgent help. These orphans were abandoned and CAI stepped in to give them a shelter and more importantly, a quality education. Unfortunately, their sponsorship funds are almost depleted and CAI appeals to generous donors to please step in and help. The […]
It has been very hectic four weeks on the road; living off suitcases, sleeping erratically, eating subpar airplane and restaurant foods across India and Afghanistan. Inaugurating two schools, housing projects, butting heads with contractors in tentative Dari while shivering in sub-zero Kabul weather, fretting over and juggling perpetual precariously low CAI cash flows, cajoling donors […]
2015 US tax receipts: All 2015 US tax receipts have been distributed. Please contact Hasnain Yusufali on yusufali@email.com if you have not received yours. SGS School – Kabul – Photo update: This project, Sakina Girls School, is nearing completion, opening early May insha’Allah. All welcome for the grand opening on May 12 insha’Allah. Accommodation in […]
CAI’s India – Through My Eyes – Riyaz Like everything else Indian, the extremes in everything can be overwhelming, and the weather is no exception. I land in New Delhi to balmy weather conditions, quite nice actually. The last time I was here in January, why, I almost lost the feeling of sense in my […]
Winter Blanket And Heating Coal Distribution Photo Update: Kabul SGH School / Orphanage Construction Update: The orphanage is complete and our 30 orphan girls have moved to their new home. These 30 girls will double to 60 in the very near future insha’Allah.The school is almost done as well and will open early May 2016 […]
I make this public only because my ailment has leaked out and there have been some awkward queries about it. The last thing I want is wild rumors swirling around my health, not that it should be of much importance. I suppose some people I confided in out of necessity unknowingly have leaky faucets? The […]
Desks For African Schools: CAI is in immediate need of about 1,000 desks for poor African schools in Senegal, Liberia and Tanzania. The desks in Tanzania cost US$100 while in Senegal and Liberia, US$70. Each desk sits three children in relative comfort and offers them storage space for books and supplies. These desks will greatly […]
There is, nestled among the old, winding lanes of once upon a time Catholic community of Juhu, a men’s barbershop. Here, I can get me a relaxing foot massage and a pedicure that takes care of my very painful – if not timely treated – ingrown toenails, all for about US$5. Now, where in the […]
CAI’s 25th School In Progress – An Important Milestone CAI’s 25th school is now getting ready for breaking ground at Kolda, about 430 miles from Dakar, in Senegal. This will be a middle school, the first one in the area, for poor children graduating from elementary school, a chance to progress up. Insha’Allah. CAI Trustees […]
