Tim Spalla, Executive Director of The Wounded Healer Project, emphasizes the importance of tailored methods for addressing moral injury, including collaboration with veterans who deeply understand the experience. MCF is proud to support The Wounded Healer Project's efforts to unravel this complex issue. Together, we move forward.
#HonorThePromise #TogetherWeMoveForward #VeteransLead #MoralInjury #HealingMoralInjury
“I started getting all kinds of messages from people I never thought I would see again or hear from again.”
Joey Swartz, Director of Government Affairs for Afghanistan Initiatives at the Moral Compass Federation, shares his insights from his time in Afghanistan. He reflects on the Afghan partners he worked "shoulder to shoulder" with and how, three years after the withdrawal, the impact continues to resonate in his life and the lives of his friends and allies in Afghanistan.
At MCF and among our member organizations, we urge you to continue supporting our Afghan allies, advocate to your legislators, and honor the promise our nation made. Together, we can move forward.
#HonorThePromise #TogetherWeMoveForward #VeteransLead #AfghanAllies #Afghanistan
As we mark the third anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Moral Compass Federation and our member organizations are stepping up to address moral injury among those who served. This initiative is not just about raising awareness but also about ensuring we honor our commitments to our most trusted partners, particularly our Afghan allies. Veterans understand the profound importance of standing by those who stood by us, and we are committed to joining them in honoring those promises.
COO Brandon Temple explains that while few may know the term "moral injury," millions of Americans are experiencing it. Together, we can move forward. Join us over the next month as we reflect on the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the commitment that drives our mission.
#TogetherWeMoveForward #VeteransLead #HonorThePromise #MoralInjury #AfghanAllies #Afghanistan
Operation Recovery's Director of Government Affairs, Elizabeth Lynn: "Goal number one should be to help the veterans and support them helping their allies and keeping people here with us." Operation Recovery launched Impacts of War, a project to document and honor veterans' contributions, record atrocities surrounding Afghanistan's fall, advocate for legislative support and justice, and amplify veterans' voices through research and storytelling. Find out how to contribute at impactsofwar.org.
#veteranslead
#honorthepromise
#Afghanistan
Brandon Temple, Moral Compass Federation COO: "Moral injury is an injury of the heart and soul." Many #GWOTgeneration veterans are struggling with moral injury, but just as many don't have a name for what they're feeling. Understanding the third leg of the hidden wounds triad is the first step toward healing moral injury. #togetherwemoveforward
#moralinjury
#veteranslead
#Afghanistan
#honorthepromise
@reactdcorg a Moral Compass Federation member, held its third annual back to school event in Alexandria, VA last weekend. Listen to Sean McQuade, Director of Family Programs for Moral Compass Federation talk about partnership, veteran leadership, and the importance of honoring promises to our most trusted allies. MCF was proud to partner with REACT DC, NOVA RAFT, @travismanionfoundation and other community partners to deliver over 500 backpacks, lunch, and an afternoon of fun to Afghan newcomers. Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/I6tF50T1F9F
#honorthepromise
#veteranslead
#afghanistan
#togetherwemoveforward
REACT DC, a Moral Compass Federation member, held its third annual back to school event in Alexandria, VA last weekend. Listen to Sean McQuade, Director of Family Programs for Moral Compass Federation talk about partnership, veteran leadership, and the importance of honoring promises to our most trusted allies. MCF was proud to partner with REACT DC, Nova Raft, Travis Manion Foundation and other community partners to deliver over 500 backpacks, lunch, and an afternoon of fun to Afghan newcomers.
#honorthepromise
#veteranslead
#Afghanistan
#togetherwemoveforward
AFGfree, a Moral Compass Federation member organization, has been dedicated to providing shelter and food for our #Afghan partners awaiting evacuation. Led by Perry Blackburn, they have successfully evacuated nearly 1,000 individuals from Afghanistan.
In this interview, Perry discusses how AFGFree was created, the core of their mission, and the extensive network they’ve built to support continued collaboration and sustain #evacuation efforts for U.S. citizens, partners, and their families.
Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADBLX5amTiE
REACT DC, a Moral Compass Federation member organization, quickly became a leading organization supporting #Afghans arriving in Northern Virginia in 2021 after the U.S. troop withdrawal. Created by professional #resettlement spouses and military veterans, they are providing legal services, #education, #housing, jobs, and more.
In this interview, CEO Sarah Cady discusses the lengthy and challenging process for #AffirmativeAsylum applications, how REACT DC is bridging community gaps, and the critical ongoing need for support.
Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMiSXQfNL4
The Black Feather Foundation, founded in 2021, is a member organization of Moral Compass Federation engaged in various initiatives in the US and abroad aimed at making a positive #impact. In the US, they work to empower #refugee children by providing opportunities through sports, health, and education.
In this interview, founder Joseph E. Robert III discusses the origin of the Foundation, the situation in Afghanistan, and the steps the Foundation is taking to improve the lives of Afghan children living in the US.
Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_97q0mLT_oc
Finding Home in Community: In our journey of doing good, there was a missing piece—community support. Enter Moral Compass Federation—a home where collaboration, rally, and shared purpose make us stronger and more effective together. 💙🤝 #CommunityImpact #MoralCompassFederation
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Watch: https://youtu.be/je0h4dikJ3w
Visions of Afghanistan 2023: Hasina Ghafoori's Story of Unbreakable Resilience and Dreams for Women in Afghanistan
Afghan Resilience Unveiled: Forced by the Taliban, I share my journey from hardship to hope. Now at Georgetown, I stand with a determined soul. Join me in supporting Afghan women—empowering dreams, embracing change. 💙🇦🇫 #AfghanResilience #SupportHerDreams
Footage: Diesel Jack Media
Watch it Full :https://youtu.be/je0h4dikJ3w
Call to Action: Stand with Afghan Women! From this stage, I urge you and the global community to join hands in supporting Afghan women. Their resilience is undeniable, but they need our collective help to thrive. Let's stand united and make a difference. 💙🤝 #SupportAfghanWomen #GlobalSolidarity
Footage Credits: Diesel Jack Media
Watch it Full:https://youtu.be/je0h4dikJ3w
Victory Over Challenges: Happy to share that girls are in school, and women are working, breaking free! Overcoming restrictions in a country where women faced challenges in education and work shaped who I am today. 💪🌈 #Empowerment #Triumph 🚀
Footage: Diesel Jack Media
Watch it Full:https://youtu.be/je0h4dikJ3w
Heartfelt Testimony: Forced by the Taliban to leave family, homeland, and dreams behind. Join me in this journey of resilience. 🌍
#AfghanSurvivor #TalibanSurvivor #ResilienceStory #ForcedMigration #EmpowerHer #AfghanDreams #CourageousJourney
Footage Credits Diesel Jack Media
Watch it Full:https://youtu.be/je0h4dikJ3w
Meet Ben from Flanders Fields and Ernesto Nesperos, CEO of Heart of an Ace Inc. -501c3. Flanders Fields helps vets battling addiction, aligning with the Moral Compass Federation's commitment to freedom for oppressed populations. Heart of an Ace plans to create certified coaches, focusing on veteran mental wellness and moral injury. Join us in making a difference. 🤝
#moralcompassfederation
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REACT DC Sarah Cady, CEO, REACT DC discusses the organization's origin, mission, and current support for Afghan Allies. Founded by veterans and spouses who felt called to the mission, REACT DC now provides legal assistance, women's program support, employment assistance, and other services to hundreds of Afghan newcomers each month. Help us sustain this vital mission. 💙🤝🌐
#REACTDC #SupportOurAllies #Refugeeswelcome #Afghanrefugees
Footage: Diesel Jack Media
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REACT DC Founded by veterans and military spouses who felt called to help Afghans evacuated to the US in August 2021. REACT DC now supports hundreds of Afghan newcomers each month. Join us in supporting Afghan allies' resettlement. 🤝🌐
#REACTDC #SupportOurAllies #RefugeeResettlement #VeteranSupport #MoralCompassFederation
Footage Credits: Diesel Jack Media
Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/pAMiSXQfNL4
REACT DC Addressing asylum is burdensome—lengthy applications, biometrics, and grueling interviews. REACT DC bridges the legal service gap for our Afghan allies in the US to help them on their path to integration. Join REACT DC and Moral Compass Federation in supporting this vital mission. 🤝💙
#REACTDC #refugees #Afghanistan #MoralCompassFederation
Footage Credits: Diesel Jack Media
Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/pAMiSXQfNL4
REACT DC a civilian with refugee resettlement experience, the Kabul airport evacuation deeply affected me. Having worked with Afghan widows due to the Taliban, I grasped the complexities of Afghanistan's situation. Join us in addressing the ongoing crisis. 🤝🌐
#AfghanistanCrisis #RefugeeSupport"
Footage Credits:Diesel Jack Media
Watch Full:https://youtu.be/pAMiSXQfNL4