Our Team
“We here at Help for Orphan Children Organization (HOCO) are passionate individuals working to help care for, support, and empower Afghanistan’s orphan and vulnerable children.“
Mirwais Tarin
Founder & CEO
Mirwais Tarin is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the organization. A self-made entrepreneur, he is the son of the late Noor Ahmad Tarin, a native of Afghanistan who served as a distinguished publisher for the Ministry of Education in Afghanistan throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Help for Orphan Children Organization was established following Mr. Tarin’s latest visit to Afghanistan, where he witnessed firsthand the harsh conditions faced by orphans. Deeply moved by this experience, he became committed to supporting vulnerable youth and orphans, with a strong desire to give back to his homeland. His dedication is rooted in his own life journey, having faced significant challenges as a refugee coming from Afghanistan to the United States, which has long inspired his passion for helping those in need.
Abdul Wali Rawi
Co-Founder & Director of Medical Services
Dr. Abdul Wali Rawi serves as the director and head of medical services for Help for Orphan Children Organization (HOCO). He earned his medical degree from Kabul Medical University and specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Rawi has been serving the most vulnerable population of Afghanistan for almost 30 years. He is the founder of Kabul Servitors Institution and is a part of the education, health, and social services sector. His mission is to help orphans and vulnerable children live healthy and successful lives.
Our Volunteers/Staff
HOCO is led by like-minded individuals from the United States and Afghanistan who have banded together by working and volunteering their time, effort, and resources to help create a better tomorrow for Afghanistan’s most vulnerable population. Without their help and support, this organization wouldn’t be possible!
