About SACIF

• Founded: December 2019, Burnaby, BC, Canada

• Purpose: Supporting underprivileged children with education and school attendance in Canada and abroad

• Leadership: Entirely volunteer-run — no board members receive compensation

Board of Directors (2024–2025)

• Dr. Peyman Raoofi – Chairman (West Hills, CA)

• Dr. Nassereddin Eftekhar – President & COO (Calgary, AB)

• Dr. Arash Karimi – CCO (Calgary, AB)

• Mrs. Tayyebeh (Shirin) Eftekhar – CFO & Treasurer (Coquitlam, BC)

• Mrs. Naghmeh Keshavarz – Vice President (West Vancouver, BC)

Note:

Founder Behrouz Najjarian stepped down in November 2024 due to health and personal reasons.

Ongoing Partnerships & Collaborations

• PALS Autism School (Vancouver) – Event collaboration & donations

• Backpack Buddies (Vancouver) – Regular contributions

• World Orphanage Foundation (WOF) – Child sponsorships in Tanzania

• First Call BC – New partner in 2024

• AFRA Charity (Calgary) – MOU signed

• The Power of Play (Vancouver) – MOU signed

• Actively meeting with CRA-registered nonprofits in Vancouver & Calgary for future partnerships

Events in 2024

1. Nowruz Market Booth – March 9

• Held during spring equinox celebrations

• SACIF sold traditional Haft-Seen boxes and artful décor at low prices to raise funds

• 500+ visitors, including Coquitlam MLA Fin Donnelly and Mayor Richard Stewart

2. Music & Culture Night – October 5

• First live event post-COVID at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, North Vancouver

• Featured Iranian music by Nonavazan Orchestra, piano & clarinet duet by Reza and Abtin Kianyan, and dance by Asal Ahadi

• Speeches by SACIF Chairman, WOF Founder, PALS Autism School, Kimia Social Arts, and Women’s Association of Yaran

• Children actively participated by helping with refreshments and awareness

3. Hike for Child – November 24

• Held in West Vancouver to honor World Children’s Day

• 60+ volunteers, $7,500 raised, and strong media coverage

• Kids’ painting workshop and high community engagement

Financial Overview (2024)

Total Income: $17,942.75

• Events: $4,004.58

• Gifts/Donations: $13,938.17

Total Expenses: $13,048.54

• Key donations:

  • PALS Autism School: $2,195.60

  • WOF (Tanzania): $2,395.72

  • Backpack Buddies: $754.81

  • First Call BC: $257.50

  • Kanoon Zanan: $150.00

Net Income: $4,894.21

Looking Ahead: 2025 Initiatives

• Continued Support: Ongoing aid to First Call BC and WOF programs

• Grants & Outreach: Actively engaging Vancouver Foundation and city authorities

• International Expansion: Exploring SACIF offices in Iran and Africa

• Youth Engagement: More events like musical programs, Nowruz, and Yalda featuring student involvement

• Media Presence: Expanding outreach through radio, magazines, and TV

• New Collaborations: Ongoing discussions with CRA-registered nonprofits

• Global Sponsorships: WOF to showcase more children from Africa and India on SACIF’s website for potential sponsors

A word from SACIF founder, Behrouz Najjarian:

“Saving the world starts with saving a child.” – SACIF’s guiding principle

A word from SACIF Chairman, Dr. Peyman Raoofi:

“Education is the cornerstone of a fair society and encouraged continued community support to give every child the chance to learn and thrive.“