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AAMO Brief History

AAMO Brief History:

The first meeting took place on Aug. 26th of 2006 at Zahfran Restaurant in the city of Orange, CA with the participation of the following brothers and sisters.

Sr. Simin Omar, Br. Masoud Nassimi, Br. Abdul Nasir Arghandehwal, Sr. Sajeda Sultani, Br. Abdul Ghafoor Mahboob, Sr. Marwa Latif, Sr. Madina Latif, Sr. Pashtana Omar, Dr. Nabi Latif, Br. Omar Eshaq, Br. Jawid Habib, Sr. Sadia Noorstani, Br. Daoud Momand, Br. Sohail Ayam, Br. Mir Mohammad Zaher Noori Br. Mukhtar Peerzay, Sr. Nooria Sediq, Sr. Homaira Shifa, Br. Harith Tarin, Br. Salim Zamir, Sr. Zulfar Shaker, Br. Mustafa Mahboob

On that meeting the name of Organization “Afghan American Muslim Outreach (AAMO)” was suggested. Br. Masoud took the responsibility of drafting the bylaws and Sr. Zulfar and Br. Masoud to come up with the logo of the organization.

 

Sept.15 2006   First bylaw was drafted & the name of Organization “Afghan American Muslim Outreach (AAMO)” was approved by unanimous votes on & on this meeting the current logo was also adopted. Following officers were elected:

1) Br. Masoud Nassimi (President)

2) Sr. Sajeda Sultani (Vice President)

3) Sr. Madina Latif (Treasurer)

4) Br. Abul Nasir Arghandehwal (Secretary)

AAMO First Board of Directors: Sr. Simin Omar, Sr. Marwa Latif, Sr. Zulfar Zamir, Br. Salim Zamir, Br. Abdul Ghafoor Mahboob, Br. Omar Eshaq.

Chronological Milestone of AAMO Achievements/Events:

  1. 11/11/2006 – State of CA, Secretary of State officially recognized AAMO
  2. 11/12/2006-    First AAMO Fundraising at Chinese Cultural Center –  Irvine, CA
  3. 12/26/2006 – Applied for IRS exempt status for AAMO
  4. 01/27/2007 – Salim Zamir launched AAMO first website www.aamo-ca.org
  5. 03/31/2007 – Conference “Milad Nabi” in San Fernando Valley, CA
  6. 06/30/2007 – IRS officially issued EIN number for AAMO and they approved our exempt status as a non-profit organization
  7. 09/08/2007 – Conference “How to prepare ourselves for Ramadan” in Irvine, ca
  8. 02/15/2008 – Conference “Family in Islam” – in Freemont, CA
  9. 08/24/2008-    Conference “Living Islam in the West” in Garden Grove, CA
  10. 09/09/2008 – Conference “Family Member responsibility in Islam” – Islamic Center of Reseda, CA
  11. 11/29/2008 – Firs AAMO times (Monthly newsletter via internet) was published
  12. 03/08/2009 – Conference “Milad Nabi” with Masjid Tawheed of San Diego, CA
  13. 11/21/2009 – Conference “Marriage, Journey of a Lifetime”, in Irvine, CA
  14. 03/14/2010 – Joint Conference “Milad Nabi” with Masjid Tawheed of San Diego, CA
  15. 05/19/2010 – Ustad Fazl Ghani Mogaddedi elected as the Chair of AAMO Central Board of Directors
  16. 07/24/2010 – Conference “Educate a Woman and You Educate and Liberate an Entire Generation”, San Marco, CA
  17. 12/05/2010 – Conference “Family in the Shade of Islam”, Northridge, CA
  18. 02/20/2011 – Joint Conference “Milad Nabi” with Masjid Tawheed of San Diego, CA
  19. 07/30/2011 – Conference “Preventing and Overcoming Depression” – Anaheim, CA
  20. 11/24/2011 – Joint conference with MAS convention – “One Ummah,” Los Angeles, CA (Dr. Sirat spoke)
  21. 04/15/2012 – Conference “Time, Education, and Citizenship” – Fremont, CA
  22. 04/22/2012 – Conference “Time, Education, and Citizenship” – San Diego, CA
  23. 07/15/2012 – Conference “Road to Happiness – Recognize Signs and Symptoms of Depression” – Northridge, CA
  24. 07/14/2012 – Conference “Getting Ready for Ramadan – FAQ for Ramadan” – Sacramento, CA
  25. 07/15/2012 – Conference “Getting Ready for Ramadan – FAQ for Ramadan” – Fremont, CA
  26. 07/15/2012 – Conference “Road to Happiness from Depression” – San Fernando, CA
  27. 02/24/2013 – Conference “Preserving Islamic Identity in the West” – Sacramento, CA
  28. 06/02/2013 – Conference “The good Life” – Fremont, CA
  29. 10/10/2013 – Conference “The Beautiful Struggle” – Anaheim, CA
  30. 03/16/2014 – Conference “The way to Paradise” – Sacramento , CA
  31. 09/13/2014 – Seminar “College Grants, Scholarship” – San Fernando, CA
  32. 10/12/2014 – 9 steps to achieve your destiny, Anaheim, CA
  33. 05/31/2015 – Strengthen Our Iman (Faith) – Sacramento, CA
  34. 01/24/2016 – Conference “How to Respond to Islamophobia” – Fremont, CA
  35. 01/30/2016 – Conference “How to Respond to Islamophobia” – Sacramento, CA
  36. 02/13/2016 – Conference “How to Respond to Islamophobia” – Los Angeles, CA
  37. 02/17/2017 – Community Forum for immigration Q&A – Listen to expert lawyers
  38. (Facts vs Rumors) Sr. Spojmie Nasiri & Sr. Zahra Billoo
  39. 09/16/2017 – Joint Conference with Sada-E-Haq for “Lifetime achievement – Honoring Dr. Abdul Satar Sirat”
  40. 05/21/2018 – Official MOU signed between Sallam University in Kabul and AAMO
  41. 08/05/2018 – 11 students were selected to receive full scholarship for their tuition and educational expenses
  42. 08/24/2019 – Official MOU signed between Moraa Educational Complex for Women in Kabul and AAMO
  43. 10/07/2019 – 1 Medical student and 4 Midwife students’ tuition was selected
  44. 05/12/2020 – AAMO published first Zoom Tutorial video in Dari for Afghans how to utilize Zoom conference calls
  45. 07/27/2020 – AAMO launched Virtual Fatiha forum for Afghans due to gathering restriction because of Corona Virus
  46. 06/07/2020 – Virtual conference in remembrance of Dr. Mohammad Ayaz Niazi martyrdom
  47. 02/07/2021 – Virtual conference in remembrance of Dr. Mohammad Atef martyrdom
  48. 02/11/2021 – Virtual conference of Afghan scholars residing in US about the security of Muslim scholars in Afghanistan
  49. 09/04/2021 – AAMO joint LA County Refugee Task Force
  50. 11/11/2021 – AAMO Published Refugee Orientation Manual in Dari and Pashto for newly arrived Afghans
  51. 11/21/2021 – AAMO and other Muslim organization formed a coalition called ANSAR (American Network Of Services for
  52.                                     Afghan Refugees of Southern California (Ansar of  Socal)
  53. 01/29/2022 – Orientation session for newly Afghan arrivals in Islamic Center of Santa Clarita
  54. 02/19/2022 – Orientation session for newly Afghan arrivals in Islamic Center of Irvine
  55. 03/01/2022 – AAMO hired its first Executive Director, Br. Hamed Noorzay & opened an official office
  56. 03/19/2022 – Orientation session for newly Afghan arrivals in Islamic Society of Orange County
  57. 04/30/2022 – Afghan gathering in San Fernando Valley to introduce AAMO Executive Director and our services
  58. 07/23/2022 – Orientation session for newly Afghan arrivals in Islamic Center of Reseda
  59. 08/20/2022 – Orientation session for newly Afghan arrivals in Islamic Center of Corona / Norco
  60. 09/19/2022 – AAMO Delegation conducted orientation session for newly Afghan arrivals in Atlanta, GA
  61. 09/29/2022 – AAMO Appreciation Dinner for governmental agencies /foundations and resettlements agencies officials
  62. 11/16/2022 – AAMO conducted a Bone Marrow Match drive at Islamic Society of Orange County for one Afghan women
  63. 11/17/2022 – AAMO conducted hands-on workshop for newly arrived Afghans how to search for a job
  64. 11/24/2022 – AAMO special session in Dari/Pashto at MAS Annual convention
  65. 04/02/2023 – AAMO and Core joint AAMO Eid picnic for newly Afghan refugees
  66. 04/06/2023 – AAMO published Mental Health Basics and definition in Dari language
  67. 05/01/2023 – AAMO launched its Mentorship program for the Youth and families of newly arrived Afghans
  68. 06/08/2023 – AAMO Executive Director was the MC for IRLA Townhall Meeting at Los Angeles Valley College
  69. 06/11/2023 – Mentorship drive program at Islamic Center of Reseda
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