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APF shares the announcement that Abdul Sattar Edhi was officially nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by the Pakistani government. APF is a partner in a global campaign to secure the nomination of the renowned Pakistani philanthropist and social worker, who has dedicated his life to helping the poor.

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APF's Year-End Update shares highlights on all programs and activities from this year - including our flood relief impact, partnerships, community and government engagement, events, and beneficiary photographs.

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The American Pakistan Foundation is proud to partner in an global campaign to nominate noted Pakistani philanthropist and social worker, Abdul Sattar Edhi for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012 and we need your help!

Mr. Edhi has dedicated his life to serving others in Pakistan and abroad. He embodies the spirit of the Nobel Peace Prize and is a deserving candidate for this honor.

Please click here to find out how you can help the Nobel Prize for Edhi initiative

APF is announcing the appointment of three new board members. Asad Jamal, Faysal Sohail, and Shamila Chaudhary have been appointed to the APF board, bringing the total number of board members to 11. Asad Jamal is Founder and Managing Partner of ePlanet Capital and a pioneer in global venture capital. Faysal Sohail is General Partner at CMEA Capital and a venture capitalist dedicated to promoting global entrepreneurship and education. Shamila Chaudhary is an Analyst at Eurasia Group, a Senior Fellow at the New American Foundation, and has over a decade of experience with the U.S. government.

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APF's November newsletter features a program update on our education initiative in Pakistan, several upcoming event and news articles for the community, highlights on APF's recent activities, and a Spotlight on Giving for an NGO in Pakistan.

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APF's newsletter provides updates on recent & upcoming community events, Education program progress, and a Spotlight on Giving for organizations providing relief for victims of the 2011 floods in Pakistan.

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APF presented a public discussion forum, “Development and Diplomacy: A Way Forward for U.S.-Pakistan Relations”, with USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah and U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter on September 19th in New York City. The event was co-hosted with the Asia Society and was held in conjunction with the opening of the 66th UN General Assembly. Dr. Raj Shah and Ambassador Cameron Munter shared their unique perspectives on U.S. diplomatic and civilian assistance efforts in Pakistan. This interactive forum also provided our community an opportunity to engage with senior U.S. representatives and to share ideas and questions.

The event was very well-attended by a diverse audience of over 100 guests, including APF board members, partners and supporters, members of the Pakistani American diaspora community, development practitioners, academics, senior media representatives from American and Pakistani news organizations. Dr. Shah and Amb. Munter each spoke for a few moments about their work and then sat down for an interactive discussion with moderator Dr. Hassan Abbas, Professor, The College of International Security Affairs, National Defense University; and Senior Advisor, Global Policy Programs, Asia Society. The discussion was broadcast live on a video webcast.

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APF released its latest newsletter in August, providing an update on the progress of the flood relief programs, community engagement activities, and upcoming events.

Click here to read APF's August 2011 Newsletter

Media coverage included the following:

Pakistan
The News, The Daily Times, Business Recorder, The Nation, Pakistan Today

United States
CNBC, ABC12/WRJTV Michigan, CBS Atlanta, CBS 5 KPHO Phoenix, KCTV5 Kansas, The Daily Harrison, Bloomberg, Smart Money WSJ, The Street, iStock Analyst, The Financial

PepsiCo Foundation announces their support for APF's Flood Recovery and Rehabilitation Program in Pakistan. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, APF's CEO Awais Khan shared how this grant from PepsiCo Foundation has enabled APF to address immediate needs in re-building Pakistan after the floods last year. PepsiCo Foundation's support at a time of immense need is a testament to their commitment to Pakistan, and APF is proud to work with our partners to further our mission of supporting Pakistan's long-term development.

Read the Press Release: PepsiCo Foundation Provides $700,000 Grant to American Pakistan Foundation for Long-Term Flood Relief Program in Pakistan

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton mentioned APF in her keynote speech at the Global Diaspora Forum in May 2011. "We began the American Pakistan Foundation which opened a channel of support between Pakistani Americans and their former homeland".

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APF's work in the Swat area was featured in this International Herald Tribune article about a village that has endured multiple crises and resisted the Taliban movement.

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The concert was introduced by Dr. Nafis Sadik followed by a radiantly inspiring message by Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund, focusing on the spirit and resilience of the Pakistani people and on the transformative work that Acumen Fund is carrying out in Pakistan. Images from Novogratz’s own travels in flood-ravaged Pakistan accompanied the Symphony. Net proceeds from the concert benefited Acumen Fund’s work in Pakistan.

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Or visit the Beethoven for the Indus Valley website

APF brought together a forum at Asia Society in summer 2010 with Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, foreign minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and philanthropist George Soros. The forum served to highlight the humanitarian work being done in the aftermath of the floods and to make an emergency appeal for more aid for the crisis.

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Video from this event is available here

This devastating catastrophe began last week and is likely to worsen as more heavy rains are predicted and as the ravaging flood waters move south. According to UNICEF Spokesman Abdul Sami Malik, more than 3 million people have been affected;1.3 million people were...Read more

With new leadership in place, the American Pakistan Foundation (APF) is set to mobilize the Pakistani-American community.

Dedicated to working with Pakistani Americans to build bridges between the United States and Pakistan and improve the lives of the people of Pakistan, APF announced June 3 the appointment of Awais Khan as its first president and chief executive officer...Read more

For Americans, nestled between two oceans and sitting astride one of the world's wealthiest economies, it is hard sometimes to comprehend that by providing assistance to a small Pakistani village thousands of miles away, they can change the course of history.

Similarly, Pakistanis, who live in a conflicted region episodically fraught with political and security challenges, don't routinely recognize that Americans can make a huge difference to the average citizen struggling to make a living and feed and educate a family...Read More

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very, very much. I am deeply touched by Moeen Qureshi's too kind introduction, but I think I'll ask him to introduce me wherever I go from now on. (Laughter.) It was especially privileged to be introduced by someone who has served Pakistan so well. And even though he held the position of interim prime minister for only a few months, he accomplished a great deal to stabilize the economy, tackle corruption, and help to set Pakistan on a better path to the future. And thank you for honoring us, my being the honorary chairman of this new foundation. (Applause.)...Read More