• Physicians of Pakistani-Descent of North America (DMV Chapter)

    APPNA Foundation is organized to create a sustainable endowment fund to support the philanthropic work of the members of APPNA to provide a structured and dedicated organization committed to fund raising from and for the needy of the Pakistani American Community exclusively to support those and other charitable and other educational purposes ; To provide grants to individual and charitable organizations endeavoring ; to achieve the same purpose through other charitable means.

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  • April 26-28, 2019 Event

    Checkout our upcoming event open to members through the button below. We look forward to seeing you there. If any questions arise, feel free to reach out.

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  • Physicians of Pakistani-Descent of North America (DMV Chapter)

    APPNA Foundation is organized to create a sustainable endowment fund to support the philanthropic work of the members of APPNA to provide a structured and dedicated organization committed to fund raising from and for the needy of the Pakistani American Community exclusively to support those and other charitable and other educational purposes ; To provide grants to individual and charitable organizations endeavoring ; to achieve the same purpose through other charitable means.

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  • REBUILDING NEPAL'S VILLAGES

    To provide health care to the nation's most medically-underserved children by developing a national network of health care programs; reducing the impact of public health crises on children; and promoting the health and well-being of all children.

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  • FUTURES FOR CHILDREN

    To provide health care to the nation's most medically-underserved children by developing a national network of health care programs; reducing the impact of public health crises on children; and promoting the health and well-being of all children.

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RECENT CAUSES

HEALTH CARE CLINIC

APPNA has always been at the forefront of providing the needed assistance to the less-privileged members of the community in times of natural disasters like tornadoes, floods, etc.

  • RAISED : $
  • GOAL : $

RAMADAN FOOD DRIVE

During the month of Ramadan, we often have a food drive in which we offer people to contribute food for those in need. Help feed a family in need for only $30 for the month of Ramadan. Please contact us for further details.

  • RAISED : $
  • GOAL : $

MUSKAN (cleft lip-palate repair)

The incidence of cleft lip/palate in Pakistan is 1 in 500 live births thus it is very common. Unfortunately because of widespread poverty and lack of resources, most of the children are not able to receive surgical correction leading to lifelong disfigurement.

  • RAISED : $
  • GOAL : $

APPNA/CITIZENS FOUNDATION SCHOOLS

The number of Grade School Children in Munirabad is 250-300. The nearest school is 6-7 km and many children don’t attend school. The plan is to build a school from 1 through 8th grade. 8 classrooms are needed.

  • RAISED : $
  • GOAL : $

THAR WATER WELLS

Last year we raised $125,000 and thousands of people were provided clean water. Each water well will cost $300-$500 depending on the location. We hope to continue the efforts of last year and expand into additional areas of Thar. We are working to ensure that no one dies in Thar for lack of water.

  • RAISED : $
  • GOAL : $

SUCCESS STORIES

Foundation Schools in Collaboration with Munirabad School

Meet Shabana: We first met Shabana in July 2011, riding a donkey cart with her grandmother on her way to school. APPNA was rebuilding her house that was swept away after the floods of 2010, in Southern Punjab. While living in a tent, Shabana wasn’t ready to miss a day of school. She and other children of her village inspired us to build a Primary school in Munirabad. This school allowed children like her to attend School in their own village instead of travelling 7 km every day.

A STORY OF SHABANA

Thar Water Wells

Last year we raised $125,000 and thousands of people were provided clean water. Each water well will cost $300-$500 depending on the location. We hope to continue the efforts of last year and expand into additional areas of Thar. We are working to ensure that no one dies in Thar for lack of water.

A STORY OF WATER CRISIS AFFECTING THARPARKAR

SMILE AGAIN FOUNDATION

The tragedy of permanent facial disfigurement in Pakistan from acid thrown at victims needs no elaboration. Sadly little exists for treatment and restitution of facial features by surgery. Seeking the support of APPNA , “Smile Again Foundation” sought to raise funds during 2006 Annual Summer Meeting of APPNA in Chicago, IL.

A STORY OF ACID THROWN

OUR SERVICES

A team of dedicated individuals to support health, education and humanitarian causes

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HEALTH

Provide monetary support for immediate health care needs of deserving individuals

EDUCATION

To expand and improve schools for the indigent through cooperation with established educational organizations

CHILDREN

Providing healthcare to those in need, who otherwise would have none

HUMANITARIAN

Provide immediate and longterm medical services through volunteer healthcare professionals

HOSPITALS

Joint ventures with Medical colleges and hospitals to provide free state of the art surgeries to indigent patients

POSITIVE FOOTPRINT

Motivation of the organization is to leave a positive impact and spark an interest in philanthropic ventures by others

Samia Piracha, MD

Samia Piracha, MD

Current DMV Chapter President

Zubair Niazi, MD

Zubair Niazi, MD

Immediate Past President

Nadra Khan, MD

Nadra Khan, MD

Secretary

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Muskan (cleft lip-palate repair project)

Education

APPNA social welfare disaster relief committee (SWDRC) has started this project to help poor and needy in Pakistan. Please donate today for this Zakat worthy project and change someone’s life.

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APPNA/Citizens Foundation Schools in Collaboration with Munirabad School

Education

Meet Shabana: We first met Shabana in July 2011, riding a donkey cart with her grandmother on her way to school. APPNA was rebuilding her house that was swept away after the floods of 2010, in Southern Punjab.

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Thar Water Wells

Education

As you know there is a huge water crisis affecting Tharparkar. More than 70% of Tharparkar’s population has no access to safe drinking water. Instead, people drink rain water that was collected and stored over time which can become toxic.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

JSMUAANA & KEMCAANA Retreat, APPNA DMV Spring Meeting 2019

January 27, 2019

APPNA DMV in collaboration with JSMUAANA and KEMCANA is honored to announce an exciting spring 2019 spring meeting and alumni retreat, April 26-28, in Washington, DC.

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