Nawid (Sourosh) Cina
VICE PRESIDENT OF MAHBOBA’S PROMISE
Meet Nawid
Mahboba Rawi was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. At just 15 years of age, Mahboba was forced to flee from Soviet authorities and lived for two years in a Pakistan refugee camp until she married and moved to Australia. Despite suffering a personal tragedy in 1992 when she lost her son in a drowning accident, Mahboba worked tirelessly to help Afghan refugees in Australia, by teaching them swimming and English.
In 1998, after a plea for help from a Doctor in Peshawar, Pakistan, Mahboba began to raising money and awareness for Afghan widows and orphans living in refugee camps. Her passion for the well-being of the Afghan people led to the formation of Mahboba’s Promise Inc in 2001. Mahboba’s Promise is known around the world as a reputable charity dedicated to directly improving the lives of vulnerable women and children of Afghanistan. Since Mahboba’s Promise was established, Mahboba’s determination has led to the establishment of Hope Houses, Primary and Secondary schools for both boys and girls, primary health care services in rural areas, and vocational programs for women and young people, providing them with the tools required to live a self-sufficient life. Not only has Mahboba’s Promise made a huge impact in Afghanistan, it has concurrently built bridges between Australian and Afghan communities.
Nawid Cina, Vice President of Mahboba’s Promise, led a humanitarian mission into Afghanistan just months after the regime change.
Nawid’s trip demonstrated the commitment we continue
to have towards Afghanistan.
His Trailblazing Journey in Aid of Afghan Widows and Children
In March 2022, Nawid Cina, Vice President of Mahboba’s Promise, led a humanitarian mission into Afghanistan just months after the regime change. During his trip, Nawid was able to witness the continuation of critical work carried out by Mahboba’s Promise. He was also able to assess where the most urgent development gaps lie and provide targeted medical and educational support for many of the children in our care.
In a remarkable act of courage, Nawid led the mission that secured an unprecedented number of visas. His trip demonstrated the commitment that we continue to have towards Afghanistan, and his courage in leading the mission demonstrated the love and care that we hold for each of these children.
Mahboba Rawi OAM and Nawid Cina are the recipients of the
Australian Human Rights Medal.
Australian Human Rights
Medal Winners
In 2022, Mahboba Rawi OAM and Nawid Cina were recipients of the prestigious Australian Human Rights Medal for their outstanding contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights.
The award was given in recognition of their mission to rescue at-risk children from Afghanistan, which demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the human rights of vulnerable children.
