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Gavharkhon at the California state capitol
Gavharkhon enjoys sharing Tajik culture with her host community and classmates. She even held a party for 30 friends and neighbors and performed traditional Tajik dances, served national food and gave each guest a gift from Tajikistan.
Gavharkhon is a dedicated volunteer; so far, she has worked over 93 hours of community service, which included raising funds for cancer research with the Ribbons of Hope organization and participating in a church fundraiser that raised more than $1000. Gavharkhon also serves food to local residents in need, teaches children in church through puppet shows and volunteers at the veterans’ home and nursing homes by singing, celebrating holidays and giving presents. She is especially proud of her work with the American Red Cross where she served as a seminar assistant for the Red Cross Fire Safety Fair. Her experiences have inspired her to promote teen volunteerism when she returns home to Tajikistan.
Congratulations, Gavharkhon!
