Mikaela Conley and Aamina Awan founded the The Afghan Children’s Project in 2004 at Fairfield University when Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Conley, Mikaela’s father, was deployed to Afghanistan as an Army advisor. Mikaela and Aamina learned of the devastation that has befallen Afghanistan and immediately took action. Initially, Mikaela and Aamina raised money, acquired and distributed clothing, school supplies and toys for Afghan orphans. Subsequently, after learning of the desperate need for clean drinking water, they raised additional money to fund and build a well in Aloudine, a small village outside Kabul. The people of Aloudine village graciously dedicated the well to American friendship. The inscription on the well reads, “A gift to the village of Aloudine from the students of Fairfield University, United States of America, the peace of God brings all good things.”

We at ACP hope to expand their efforts and spread public awareness about Afghanistan’s plight to our local communities. ACP strives for amity and goodwill amongst global friends.

Be the change you want to see in the world. ~Muhatma Gandhi