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Our twofold mission is to support returning veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan operations and to help the people of Iraq cope with aftermath of the conflict.

For 2008 we are offering The Mehadi Foundation Scholarship. As we are gravely aware, the stresses of war are often too much to bear without turning to drugs or alcohol. Many times addiction interrupts the education of our veterans. Our scholarship will provide help with college tuition to veterans who have struggled with addiction but who are at least six months clean and sober and in school. We will award one $1000 scholarship, and two $250 scholarships for Fall 2008. Click here for the Scholarship application.

We also contributed $1000 to Whirlwind Wheelchair International which designs wheelchairs for use in developing countries.  What started as a small project at the San Francisco State University Department of Engineering has grown into a global network of wheelchair manufacturing shops.  Whirlwind starts with designs based on years of experience and wheelchair-user feedback.  However, the organization then adapts their designs to meet the needs of their global partners.  The result is wheelchairs built from parts and machinery that are locally available in each region of Whirlwind's network.  While the wheelchairs afford mobility to the handicapped, they also provide an economic benefit as they are built by local people. Through liaison organizations, each region strives to raise money to fulfill their missions abroad.  The war torn country of Iraq is represented by Stanford University physician, Dr. Sadick Alsadir and his foundation, JIDU (Joint Iraqi Development and Unity Foundation.) 

As we move forward in achieving our goals, we are open to suggestions and help in any form as to how best we can achieve this mission. If you know someone who needs our help, please refer them to us.