Mashhad Office
Imam Jawad Charity Organization (IJCO) was founded in 1988 in the holy city of Mashhad by a group of devoted Muslims. With the grace of Allah, the office has become a trusted place of support for disadvantaged and needy families, especially immigrant communities living in Mashhad, and has helped resolve many of their difficulties. The Mashhad office of IJCO is currently led by Haji Mohammad Kazem Yousefi.
The Mashhad office of Imam Jawad Charity carries out the following charitable programs and humanitarian services.
• Distribution of Seasonal Food packages
• Ramadan Food packages for permanent beneficiaries and other vulnerable individuals
• Ramadan relief packages for registered beneficiaries and vulnerable households
• Provision of cooked meals during emergencies and natural disasters
• Monthly cash assistance for registered beneficiary families
• Emergency food assistance for internally displaced households
• Distribution of fabric, clothing items, and shoes to vulnerable individuals
• Establishment of Imam Jawad Quranic Center in Mashhad
• Supporting Afghan refugee inventors in international innovation programs
• Supporting Afghan youth participating in the International Federation of Inventors
• Mental math (mental arithmetic) training
• English language courses
• Teaching the meaning and concepts of the Holy Quran
• Tajweed and fluent reading of the Holy Quran
• Financial aid (scholarships) for school and university students
• Teacher training courses (preschool level)
• Child and adolescent psychology workshops
• Cooking classes (classic, modern, traditional) including pastry and dessert making
• First aid training course, responding to emergencies
• Providing aid to families in 13 underserved areas of Mashhad
• Providing aid to families in Mehmanshahr, Torbat-e Jam
• Supporting the “Ghalineh Khom Astaneh ” carpet weaving and rug painting workshop
• Providing household items to newlywed couples among our beneficiaries
• Tailoring and sewing workshops for widows and vulnerable women in Qarqi.
• More than 30,000 employment opportunities have been created for men and women in
need since the program began.
• Referring underprivileged patients to hospitals and covering their treatment costs.
• Funding essential surgeries for patients in need.
• Providing financial support to dialysis patients
The charity also offers vocational training courses for underprivileged individuals to help them learn practical skills, earn an income, and become more self-reliant.
Vocational Training Programs
• Tailoring (6-month course)
• Fashion Sewing and Pattern Recognition (6-month course)
• Curtain Sewing
• Undergarment Sewing
• Decorative Knot Making
• Basic and Advanced Ribbon Embroidery
• Artificial Flower Making
• Gemstone Flower and Crown Crafting
• Machine and Hand Embroidery
• Crochet and Handbag Making
• Basic and Advanced Knitting
• Fabric Painting
• Glass Painting
• Oil Painting
• Drawing and Sketching
• Pottery for Children
• Traditional Saddlebag Weaving and Carpet Panel Weaving
Community Outreach
Alongside its educational and empowerment initiatives, this branch provides humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Afghan families across Mashhad and its surrounding communities.
• Assistance is currently provided in 23 different areas of Mashhad.
• The organization supports 526 beneficiary families under its regular assistance programs.
• An additional 176 families residing in the Mashhad Refugee Settlement (Mehmanshahr) receive support.
• Humanitarian assistance is also extended to families living in the Torbat-e Jam RefugeeSettlement, in addition to the areas listed above.
Contact us
Bistmetri Tolab, Alimardani 25, Majlesi 26, Block # 12/1