The Refugee Fundraiser Campaign Explained

On my Facebook page the 'Single Adults' Blogs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints', I typically reply to inquiries. "Hi, How can I help you?" A man named Javad Afzali asked, if the church is in Canada.

I said "Yes. That country was the one of the first that we expanded into."

Confusion came when he mention that he is in Turkey. Why is he asking about the church in Canada, if he is in Turkey? Sending him a map of the church buildings in Turkey, I was informed that he was in a refugee camp four hours away from Ankara. Javad said that he has no rights, since he is not a citizen of Turkey, having to receive special permission from law enforcement to leave the camp.

Javad Afzali is a refugee because he is an Iranian, who converted to Christianity, and he asked me to donate to Dariush and Marya Worship Ministry. I did not call the number that he gave me because I wanted avoid the possibility that the number would direct me to some scam person. Visiting their website, I found their email address to ask if they have any connection with a refugee in Turkey. Although I did not name Javad in my email, Dariush responded, expounding his situation more than I initially understood.

Javad is seeking asylum in Canada for his family of three, including his wife and his son. He sent me a picture of his son, who suffers from favism and seizures. He also sent me pictures of some of his documentation. Dariush revealed that Javad needs 7,000 US dollars for each member of his family to support them for a year of asylum, totaling 21,000 US dollars. Dariush and Marya Worship Ministry is doing a fundraiser event for the family on December 7, 2019.

Dariush and Marya Worship Ministry is an Iranian Christian Church in Los Angeles, California.One of the ministry focus is translating Christian songs from English to Farsi. Their recorded music is impressive to listen to. I highly recommend looking them up on YouTube. They are dedicating a 45 minute performance to the Afzali family on December 7, 2019 7 pm at the One Church LA - Feiz.

I will donate; however, I want a more reputable way to transfer money than to mail a check. Dariush made a GoFundMe because they have the charity status to make a Free campaign. My birthday is on December 4th, and I hope that you would donate to support the Afzali family with their asylum to Canada and gain some liberty and rights.