UPDATE: Member's Book on Afghan Couple Leads to Their Freedom – Now They Need Help. NYT Reporter Was at Club for February Book Event

National Press Club Member and New York Times Correspondent Rod Nordland visited us in February for a moving book event about his recent work "The Lovers" (Ecco), the story of a couple that was driven into hiding in Afghanistan to avoid an honor killing by her family. The popular book raised the visibility of the case and Nordland and others were able to assist the couple Zakia and Ali in obtaining provisional visas while refugee status is considered. Last week they arrived in the United States and are trying to settle here. The couple has a one year old daughter, Ruqia. They are currently living in Connecticut under arrangements with New Haven-based
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services.

If you wish to assist the group caring for the family you can make a donation by clicking here.

Please note that the donation is for Zakia and Ali. You can also mail a check to IRISCT, 235 Nicoll Street, 2nd Floor, New Haven, CT 06511.