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The Bayat Foundation Donates Emergency Relief Funds To Afghans Affected By Massive Avalanches In Panjshir ProvinceKABUL, Afghanistan, March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Bayat Foundation, led by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ehsanollah Bayat, donated the equivalent of US$100,000 in immediate cash assistance to help needy Afghans affected by a massive avalanche in a mountainous valley in Panjshir Province, located approximately 60 miles from Kabul. "Our hearts are with victims of the avalanche tragedy and the many Afghans in desperate need of immediate assistance in Panjshir Province," said Ehsan Bayat, founder of the Bayat Foundation. "We hope these immediately-available emergency financial resources help support ongoing emergency relief activities and, when conditions improve so as to allow better access to the region, we look forward to reaching out to further assist families in the affected area." In addition to the Bayat Foundation's contributions, Mr. Bayat's mobile telephony operation – Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) – deployed mobile base stations and other emergency networking equipment to help provide better communication between the remote villages and districts in Panjshir Province that are suffering from roads blocked by heavy snow the possibility of subsequent avalanches. Any organizations or individuals interested in supporting the Foundation's emergency relief efforts may donate online at: www.bayatfoundation.org. About the Bayat Foundation About Afghan Wireless PLEASE CONTACT: To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-bayat-foundation-donates-emergency-relief-funds-to-afghans-affected-by-massive-avalanches-in-panjshir-province-300046113.html SOURCE Bayat Foundation |