Afghan Ambassador Visits Orange County Relief Organization Event to Raise Funds for Education and Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Relief Organization:

WHAT:       The Afghanistan Relief Organization (ARO), a
            California-based humanitarian organization, will host the
            Afghan Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency
            Said T. Jawad, at an annual fundraising event Friday,
            Feb. 23, in Laguna Hills, CA.  Joining Ambassador Jawad
            is famed Afghan singer, Ustad Farida Mahwash--winner of
            the Janis Joplin Award and BBC World Music Award--and
            classical Afghan pianist Najib Malikyar.

WHO:        ARO is a California-based 501c3, and an international
            non-governmental organization (NGO).  ARO provides basic
            relief and education / self-sufficiency programs aiding
            the recovery of Afghanistan.  ARO is secular and non
            political, with volunteers of all backgrounds and faiths.
            For information, visit www.afghanrelief.com.

WHEN:       7 p.m. - midnight, Friday, February 23

WHERE:      Pacific Hills Banquet & Catering, 23551 Moulton Parkway,
            Laguna Hills, CA.  Directions at www.ocevent.com

PHOTO OP:   Ambassador Said T. Jawad, keynote speaker. Traditional
            Afghan fashions and musicians.  Jewelry and art from
            Afghanistan.

WHY:        Peace Through Education raises funds to provide education
            for girls and boys, basic relief supplies, vocational
            programs, and aid.

MEDIA CONTACT: ARO Volunteer, Mary Urashima, 714-374-8360
               Day of Event, cell 714-376-5434