Our Philosophy

The Zamani Foundation generates positive change all over the world by empowering communities
to reach their goals. Through passion, kindness, and educational opportunities, the Zamani Foundation gives hope and inspires the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Four Pillars

Empowerment

Big change starts with an idea. Ideas come to life through passion and community. The Zamani Foundation believes growth and inspiration lead to changes the world can benefit from. We make quiet voices louder, changemakers stronger, and kindness bolder.

Education

To unlock potential, we need to give our youth the tools they need to impact their bright futures. The Zamani Foundation invests in the education they need to ignite their true talents and inspire their dreams.

Engagement

To the Zamani Foundation, people are not a statistic, a demographic, or a number. They have names, families, and stories to learn from. With all support given, there is friendship, heart, and hope for the future of those communities.

Employment

The Zamani Foundation promotes vocational growth and opportunity allowing individuals and communities to gain specializations and professional trajectory. Growth starts with just one child getting the opportunity to start their journey towards a successful career.

Empowerment

Big change starts with an idea. Ideas come to life through passion and community. The Zamani Foundation believes growth and inspiration lead to changes the world can benefit from. We make quiet voices louder, changemakers stronger, and kindness bolder.
Education

To unlock potential, we need to give our youth the tools they need to impact their bright futures. The Zamani Foundation invests in the education they need to ignite their true talents and inspire their dreams.
Engagement

To the Zamani Foundation, people are not a statistic, a demographic, or a number. They have names, families, and stories to learn from. With all support given, there is friendship, heart, and hope for the future of those communities.
Employment

The Zamani Foundation promotes vocational growth and opportunity allowing individuals and communities to gain specializations and professional trajectory. Growth starts with just one child getting the opportunity to start their journey towards a successful career.

Our Work

Memorial Day Flowers 2017

DGC International was honored to support the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation and volunteer at Arlington National Cemetery. We handed out fresh-cut flowers to those who came to pay their respects. DGC International has provided volunteers and sponsored the foundation since its inception in 2011.
Donation to Orphans

DGC International continues to support Shamsa Orphanage with its “back to school” efforts. Throughout the years, we have donated clothing, shoes, and school supplies to more than 120 children. Our Kabul team has personally participated in these efforts by handing out the items to the children.
Memorial Day Outreach 2013

DGC International provided volunteers to assist with the Memorial Day Flowers program at Arlington National cemetery. Our entire DC office staff contributed to the effort, distributing flowers to veterans and their families. DGC International has supported and contributed to the Memorial Day Flowers event since the program’s inception in 2011.
Building a Library in Kunar

DGC International and its charitable arm – the Zamani Foundation – are pleased to announce that design drawings for the Kunar Province Library are nearly complete. The library will be geared to the needs of young children and adolescents; the facility will be located on a main road accessible to young schoolchildren.
Support of Veterans
on Memorial Day, 2014

Across the nation, the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation handed out more than 90,000 roses in more than 30 states. DGC International’s Washington DC office contributed to the effort, handing out fresh cut roses to veterans and their families. DGC International is a sponsor for the Memorial Day Flowers event, and has provided volunteers since 2011.
Support for African School

DGC International President Mustafa Zamani believes that every child deserves to have a quality education. In support of that value, he recently made a significant contribution to a school in Uganda.
Book and Toy Distribution
in Afghanistan

DGC International distributed books and toys to 150 children at an Afghanistan orphanage. Throughout the years, we have supported orphanage service projects as part of our corporate outreach efforts.
Survey for Well Construction
in Afghanistan

In a joint effort with DGC International, engineer Faisal Bekdash conducted a survey to facilitate the construction of a clean water well for a local orphanage.
Volunteers Survey Street Kids in Kabul

In keeping with our goal of supporting youth in Afghanistan, DGC International conducted a survey of street kids in Kabul. The aim of this effort was to gather data and generate potential strategies to assist these children.
IT Support for Shamsa Orphanage

DGC International provided IT, document management, and Internet training for children at Shamsa Orphanage. In addition, DGC International makes on-going donations to the orphanage so that they may maintain Internet access.
Contribution for Aschiana Foundation

DGC International proudly contributed to the Aschiana Foundation in Afghanistan. In keeping with the Foundation’s mission to help Afghan children build a brighter and better future, we donated a variety of school supplies.
Outreach to Kabul Street Kids

DGCI collected the results of their survey of street children in various parts of Afghanistan, and sent it to our U.S. corporate offices. We then used this information to better match our outreach efforts to their needs.
Shamsa Village Orphanage
Food Donation

In support of our efforts to improve the lives of Afghanistan youth, DGC International recently donated food to children at the Shamsa Orphanage. This is only one of many types of donations we have made over the years to support the needs of Shamsa Village youth.
Khwaja Boghora #2 School

DGC International’s Afghanistan team completed a survey at Khwaja Boghora School to determine the type of assistance required, and where donations could best be directed. We identified the need for building maintenance, window repair, and chair purchases.
Heart Operation Donation

DGC International’s charitable arm – the Zamani Foundation – made a significant donation to support a heart operation for an 11 month-old child in Pakistan. Our team is getting regular updates on the child’s progress, whose future is looking bright.
Winter Boots Donation

In support of our ongoing philanthropic efforts, the entire Afghanistan DGC International team participated in a drive to purchase and distribute clothes and winter boots to orphans in Afghanistan.

The Zamani Foundation’s mission is to provide
people a life of opportunity that improves
communities around the world. Our philosophy is rooted from the belief of education being the foundation for excellence Our capacity to do good is limited only by our imagination.

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Zamani Foundation

Our Team

Mustafa Zamani

is inspired by a bright future in which the youth of today grow to become tomorrow’s leaders. He established the Zamani Foundation to empower people to shape their communities and positively impact the next generation of changemakers.

Ayman Bekdash

employs his exceptional operations and business development services to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Zamani Foundation activities. Using the insights he gained in the Fulbright international educational exchange and his understanding of other cultures, Ayman ensures that each current and proposed project supports the broader goals of the Foundation.

Aziz Doraney

possesses both a generous spirit and a keen eye for detail. He uses these qualities to closely monitor Zamani Foundation initiatives, troubleshoot operational issues, and ensure that the children are fully aware of the activities undertaken on their behalf. A hands-on leader, he personally oversees ongoing efforts and identifies potential outreach opportunities.

Ian Galloway

uses his outstanding communication skills and linguistic abilities to advocate for the Foundation. He also plays a key role in planning and organizing specific Zamani Foundation initiatives.

Robert W. Sinko Jr.

is a passionate supporter who loves people. He gives with the biggest smile on his face, which makes everyone else smile with him.

Stef De Bruyn

manages our efforts in the Middle East region. His dynamic commitment to the Foundation has permitted us to expand our outreach programs; he expertly maximizes the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations.

THEN

Our story is a collection of accomplishments.

Determined to give back to the world in gratitude for the blessings in his life, founder Mustafa Zamani, wanted others to have the same chances that he had.

5,500 kids assisted

65+ initiatives conducted

3,000 school supplies donated

Determined to give back to the world in gratitude for the blessings in his life, founder Mustafa Zamani, wanted others to have the same chances that he had.

Mustafa Zamani envisioned a Foundation that would generously give back to communities around the world.

Mustafa founded an IT institute to give Afghans in diaspora access to better job opportunities and hopes for a brighter future.

Mustafa, shown in the foreground, teaches computer hardware and software skills.

Mustafa Zamani taught computer skills to 800 Afghans in diaspora

Hands-on maintenance and repair courses provided the valuable vocational skills needed to secure more reliable jobs.

As Mustafa successfully grew his businesses, his ventures provided the funds necessary to launch the Zamani Foundation.

6,500 familes supported

15,000 pencils donated

13,850 books donated

Our volunteers provide more than supplies to those in need – they provide comfort, hope, and inspiration

NOW

Our story is ever-evolving.

"Our mission is educating youth for a life of opportunity and hope"

- Mustafa Zamani

Initiatives in 6 countries

Spanning over 4 continents

Every day, Zamani Foundation volunteers work toward the goals of youth engagement, education, employment, and empowerment.

Our national and international initiatives can be scaled to ensure our ongoing involvement – regardless of changes in business, political or social climates.

33,000 pounds of food donated

1,500 winter clothes kits provided

150 IDP families supported

Zamani Foundation volunteers are empowered to take the actions that we believe will make the most meaningful contribution to the people we serve.

The Zamani Foundation is continuously expanding its footprint and adding strategic partners who are equally committed to building strong communities.

MOVING FORWARD

Our story isn’t complete without you.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

- Margaret Mead

750 pairs of shoes donated

6 surgeries funded in 2017

80 teachers employed

As mentors and friends, Zamani Foundation volunteers share stories of their struggles as well as their accomplishments.

65 full time volunteers

2,000 refugees supported

5 years supporting
Memorial Day Flowers Foundation

The Zamani Foundation is planning a series of initiatives that will focus on leadership, civic action, and personal empowerment.

Police Association Support Donation to Karadah Project

We are planning to build centers and public libraries in different communities and developing national programs to serve people are among our goals for the near future.

What matters to us is progress toward the goal – further development as a global citizens to bring light to the world.” - Mustafa Zamani

The Zamani Foundation is now a global force for good.
We continue to educate, inspire, and empower communities around the world.

The Zamani Foundation: Education Youth

Our Philosophy

Our Four Pillars

Our Work

Memorial Day Flowers 2017

Donation to Orphans

Memorial Day Outreach 2013

Building a Library in Kunar

Support of Veterans
on Memorial Day, 2014

Support for African School

Book and Toy Distribution
in Afghanistan

Survey for Well Construction
in Afghanistan

Volunteers Survey Street Kids in Kabul

IT Support for Shamsa Orphanage

Contribution for Aschiana Foundation

Outreach to Kabul Street Kids

Shamsa Village Orphanage
Food Donation

Khwaja Boghora #2 School

Heart Operation Donation

Winter Boots Donation

Our capacity to do good is limited only by our imagination.