A phone became the first platform
Field work, records, and public accountability continued to grow.
About Famidi
It began with a phone—and a refusal to look away.
In 2016, social media became a bridge between everyday donors and immediate needs in Afghanistan. Famidi grew from that direct connection without losing its practical scale.
The origin
A small audience proved people would act when the need was clear.
Founder Waley Ahmadyar began using social media to show specific, immediate needs and invite people to help. The early response was personal: a post, a donor, a delivery, an update.
As the work expanded into food packages, water wells, winter support, and emergencies, Famidi kept the same idea—make the promise understandable and keep the field close to the decision.
Today Famidi Corp. is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity.
A living timeline2016 2017 2020 2021–23 2023–24 2025–26
Ten years of becoming more accountable.
The response widened
Field work, records, and public accountability continued to grow.
Federal tax-exempt recognition
Field work, records, and public accountability continued to grow.
Water work expanded
Field work, records, and public accountability continued to grow.
Earthquake and flood response
Field work, records, and public accountability continued to grow.
Daily programs continued
Field work, records, and public accountability continued to grow.
What guides the work01 02 03 04
Human dignity is an operating decision.
Useful before impressive
The right item at the right time matters more than a campaign that looks large.
Local before distant
Local coordinators and markets reduce unnecessary distance.
Evidence before claims
Project records come before untraceable impact language.
Dignity before exposure
A person’s hardship is never owed to a campaign.
People behind the work
A small organization, carried by a wider network.
WA
Founder & CEOWaley Ahmadyar
Stewards mission, partnerships, fundraising, and oversight.
AF
Field coordinationAfghanistan network
Identifies needs, purchases locally, coordinates delivery, and records progress.
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CommunityVolunteers & donors
Provide skills, fundraising, and recurring support.