From: mahyar@netcom.com (Mahyar Rahmatian)
Subject: Getting to Know: OMEED Foundation
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 06:45:56 GMT



Getting to Know OMEED Foundation, an introduction.


WHAT is the goal of OMEED foundation.

	The goal of this group is to aid those IRANIANS who are severely in 
	need in IRAN.

HOW is OMEED foundation planning to reach it's goal ?

	At present, we collect funds in the US and distribute them to the 
	needy people in IRAN. However, we are in the process of expanding our 
	focus to initiate, organize and supervise projects and or programs 
	designed for improving living conditions in IRAN, and towards achieving 
	self-sufficiency for the people in need.

IS OMEED foundation affiliated with any group ?

	OMEED foundation is not affiliated with any religious, political and 
	or racial groups. This group has no affiliations except to the human 
	race.

HOW are the funds collected and distributed ?

	At present, on a monthly basis, a self addressed stamped envelop is 
	mailed to those who wish to contribute to OMEED Foundation. Every month
	the collected funds will be sent to a group of dedicated and trustworthy
	individuals in IRAN for distribution. This group has been in existence 
	for the past 12 years and currently has over 400 contributors in IRAN.

IS the group in IRAN affiliated with any political or religious factions ?

	No. This group also has no political, religious or racial affiliations.

IS this the only group in IRAN that OMEED Foundation will send money to ?

	At present yes, but we will consider establishing a similar relationship
	with any other group in the same capacity, or a group recommended by our
	contributors.

WHO benefits from the funds ?

	On a regular basis the organizers of the group in IRAN review a list of
	recommendations, and after a series of investigations, determine the
	authenticity of the requests. After determining a person or a family's 
	needs, a monthly amount (equal to a few dollars) is paid out.

	The distributed amount is barely enough for the recipients to survive
	on. This amount is only enough to buy food or medicine to keep them 
	alive till next month.

HOW are the collected funds in the US converted to Rials ?

	We send 100 percent of the collected funds to Bank Melli IRAN in Los-
	Angeles.The bank transfers the money to IRAN, our designee converts the
	Dollar amount to Rials.

CAN anyone get in touch with the group in IRAN ?
	
	Yes. If you wish to contact and inspect their activities, you can 
	contact us and we will provide you with the names and telephone numbers
	of members. 

WHO will be running OMEED Foundation ?

	We (names at the end of this article) are organizers and officials of
	this group. However, the group is made up of all of you who care and
	participate. We welcome you to participate and share in our vision. 
	Your ideas and suggestions to better serve our beneficiaries, and of 
	ways to improve this organization are strongly encouraged and 
	appreciated.

	All material and documents of OMEED Foundation are available for your 
	review upon request.

WHAT do I do to become a contributor of OMEED Foundation ?

	That is easy, offer what you can, preferably on a monthly basis so we 
	can keep a steady flow of money going to needy beneficiaries. If that 
	is too difficult, a single or several donations a year of any amount
	are welcome. Talk to your friends, family members, colleagues, spread
	the word of the work that this organization is providing and encourage
	them to participate. The more people we can involve in this effort,
	the more help we can provide to those desperately needing it.

CAN I contribute my time and expertise ?

	Yes, absolutely. As a matter of fact we are counting on your help.
	There are many programs that we can initiate, but it will require more
	resources than we currently have. Please contact us and share your
	thought and ideas with us and help us in realizing our goals.

HOW can you get in touch with the organizers of OMEED Foundation ?

	You may contact any of the following people:
	
	Behrooz	Eslambolchi	(707)422-6843
	Kambiz	Farnaam		(714)733-9635
	Amir	Naghavi		(408)377-8642
	Tirdad	Omidian		(408)866-8181

	or write to :			

	OMEED Foundation
	1105 Waxwing Lane
	Suisun, California 94585


== Mahyar