DGCI's Worldview

Our focus sets us apart from many other corporate philanthropists. Although DGCI is a for-profit business, the ability to serve is the primary reason we are in business.

Driven by a Passion to Give Back we are humbled by the many opportunities that we have had in life and are passionate to ensure that others have similar access to Food, Clothing, Shelter, Education, Healthcare, and Meaningful Work.

Empowerment

We promote leadership to grow oneself and nurture the next generation of leaders. DGCI is constantly scouting talent – attempting to identify the citizens who show a passion for service and personal advancement. We seek to maximize the potential of every employee by giving our staff members the freedom to grow, innovate, and create. We assist them by providing access to education, international travel, and professional conferences.

Employment

We promote specialized skills training and work opportunities intended to lay the foundation for a lifetime of dignified and lucrative employment. In this phase, we emphasize three key kinds of activities. The first is specialized skills training, including computer and business skills. The second is on the job training and direct employment with DGC International. The third is employment referrals to private, government, educational, and non-profit institutions.

Education

We help to provide basic knowledge and general skills/training to individuals in the communities in which our staff members live and work. Our help is often directed to institutions that are struggling – often against enormous odds – to provide basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills to children disadvantaged by war, poverty, and chaotic home environments. Some of this work takes place in orphanages; DGCI has also supported education outreach efforts in refugee camps.

Engagement

We help to ensure that the basic life needs of the young are met. When we provide food, shelter, water, and clothing to the most vulnerable members of our society, we lay the groundwork for future achievement. One example of this work is DGCI’s continuing support of the Shamsa (“Sunrise”) Orphanage in Kabul, Afghanistan. Over the years, we have provided clothing, shoes, and other supplies to more than 120 children in this alternative home. DGCI also works with children who are “on the street” – providing them with life essentials and attempting to find them alternative homes.

At DGCI, we are determined to even the playing field.

80% of our staff is involved in philanthropic efforts

Supporting the basic life needs of over 1500 CHILDREN

The Deep Impact of Corporate Giving

DGCI’s commitment to philanthropy touches every aspect of our operations. If you’d like to know more about the impact that our charitable activities have on our daily activities, please select one of the areas below.

Environment

Our holistic approach to personal development and community-building acknowledges that the environment in which these activities take place must...

Leadership

While all members of Team DGCI are encouraged to participate in charitable activities, it is the company leadership who sets the tone for corporate giving.

Ethics

The same ethical impulses and standards that fuel our desire to unselfishly serve our neighbors also fuel our business accountability, and...

Outreach

Winter Boots Donation

Heart Operation Donation

Khwaja Boghora #2 School

Shamsa Village Orphanage Food Donation

Outreach to Kabul Street Kids

Contribution for Aschiana Foundation

IT Support for Shamsa Orphanage

Volunteers Survey Street Kids in Kabul

Donation Distribution at Shamsa Orphanage

Construction in Afghanistan

Book and Toy Distribution in Afghanistan

Support for African School

Refugee Camp Visit

Site Visits for Sports Field & Complex Project

Support of Veterans on Memorial Day, 2014

DGCI Presents “I am Afghanistan”

Building a Library in Kunar Province

Memorial Day Outreach 2013

Donation of School Supplies to Orphans

Memorial Day Flowers 2017

Winter Boots Donation

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

Heart Operation Donation

DGCI’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.

Khwaja Boghora #2 School

DGCI’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.

Shamsa Village Orphanage Food Donation

In support of our efforts to improve the lives of Afghanistan youth, DGCI 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.

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.

Contribution for Aschiana Foundation

DGCI 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.

IT Support for Shamsa Orphanage

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

Volunteers Survey Street Kids in Kabul

In keeping with our goal of supporting youth in Afghanistan, DGCI 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.

Donation Distribution at Shamsa Orphanage

DS Federal, in conjunction with DGCI, held a fundraising event to support orphans in Afghanistan. Sophia Parker and Michael Parker of DS Federal supplied children with backpacks and other much needed supplies.

Construction in Afghanistan

In a joint effort with DGCI, engineer Faisal Bekdash conducted a survey to facilitate the construction of a clean water well for a local orphanage.

Book and Toy Distribution in Afghanistan

DGCI 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.

Support for African School

DGCI 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.

Refugee Camp Visit

IT executives Michael Parker and Sophia Parker, facilitated by DGCI, visited refugee camps in Kabul in support of children’s education. Our team is proud to support projects that directly impact the places where we live and work.

Site Visits for Sports Field & Complex Project

DGCI President Mustafa Zamani recently visited the four sports field and complex sites to survey the work progress and listen to local and government concerns. Each park enhances the character of the city, and will include a field, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a playground.

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. DGCI’s Washington DC office contributed to the effort, handing out fresh cut roses to veterans and their families. DGCI is a sponsor for the Memorial Day Flowers event, and has provided volunteers since 2011.

DGCI Presents “I am Afghanistan”

DGCI 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.

Building a Library in Kunar Province

DGCI 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.

Memorial Day Outreach 2013

DGCI 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.

Donation of School Supplies to Orphans

DGCI 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 Flowers 2017

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