Milestones
At Americans for Palestinian Orphans (APO), our journey has been marked by significant achievements and impactful collaborations aimed at supporting Gaza’s orphaned children. Our milestones reflect our growth, partnerships, and unwavering commitment to addressing the urgent needs of these vulnerable young lives. From achieving 501(c)(3) status to launching key initiatives and forming strategic alliances, each milestone represents a step forward in our mission to provide education, care, and hope.
APO was officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, enabling us to expand our outreach and fundraising efforts to support Gaza’s orphaned children.
Location: 8270 Greensboro Drive, Tysons Corner, Virginia, 22101 (Ground Floor; Parking at B2 Level 1)
Co-Sponsors: JAMAAT (Jews, Muslims, and Allies Working Together) & BDesh’s ‘SAM’ Serve a Meal Kitchen
APO formed a strategic partnership with United Muslim Relief (UMR) to enhance collaborative efforts to deliver child size crutches to orphaned children in Gaza.
We established a partnership with the BDesh Foundation to further our mission through combined resources and initiatives
Location: Massachusetts Ave NE & 2nd St, 3rd & Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC (Capitol Hill)
Details: Launch of bike share ads calling for an end to the 17-year siege that obstructs life-saving humanitarian aid for Gaza’s orphans
Details: Introduction of a new internship program aimed at engaging and developing young professionals to support APO’s mission. The program ran from the Week of May 27, 2024, to the Week of August 19, 2024.
Special Guests: Sheikh AbdurRahman Elridi & Poet Samar Najia
Informative Talks: Dr. Mai Abdul Rahman and Iman Abdul-Ali
MC: Muhammad Abdul-Ali
In Partnership With: BDesh Foundation
Recruitment of a dedicated liaison to enhance support and coordination for orphaned children in Gaza.
Collaboration with CRS, UNRWA, and ANERA, in Gaza to provide supplies and support towards the efforts of launching educational and recreational camps.
Location: North of Gaza
Details: The first camp established in the region since October 7, 2023, providing critical support and resources to orphaned children.
Details: Collaboration to distribute food to orphaned children and their caregivers in Gaza, providing essential nutrition and support.
Location: North of Gaza
Details: Continuing the Al Amal Camp with an educational focus to further support the development and well-being of Gaza’s orphans.
Location: Layal Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 6328 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 77057
Location: El Club, 4114 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI
Co-Presented By: Arab American National Museum
Location: St. Jerome Catholic Church
5205 Forty-Third Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781
Educational Program at Deir Al Balah
Iftar & Fundraiser: on March 8th, at Dar Al-Huriya, to benefit the building of a boarding school for orphan children in Gaza- see flyer for details.
Location: 650 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Suite 50, Washington, DC 20003
Opening of our educational program for preschool and school orphans from the age of 5 to 12 years in Al-Tuffah Model Kindergarten, Old Gaza Street,
Al-Shurfa Roundabout.
Hope Lives Here: Fundraiser For The Orphans Of Gaza
Sunday, August 17, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Details of Program Expenses for the year 2024
Indoor Bazaar
Sunday, October 5th 11 AM - 6 PM
Oakton High School - Cafeteria
2900 Sutton Rd, Vienna, VA 22181
Join us for a fundraiser hosted by Americans for Palestinian Orphans for a unique opportunity to learn about their ongoing initiatives.
Location
SimSim
9998 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22031
Jan 18 from 2pm to 4pm EST
Details of Program Expenses for the year 2025
Ramadan Iftar for Gaza - A Night of Mercy & Action Provided by Americans for Palestinian Orphans with Haya Washington and Bloom Charity - McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean VA