Extended Family International (EFI) is an Iraq charity focused on helping low income families living in substandard conditions to either rebuild or restore their homes for more adequate shelter. The idea was originally inspired by Founder & President, Bruce Burchfield, while he was working in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and began interacting with many […]
In order to fully grasp the importance of rebuilding Iraq, one must understand the history of the previous dictatorship and the devastating effects it had on the Iraqi people. For many, it was hell on earth. War, terror, gassings, destruction, and alienation are just a few words which describe the harsh reality for the Kurdish […]
I have plans to return to Iraq in March and would love to return with our next two partner family loans fully funded. This is only possible through donors like you. Our partner families are so grateful for every person who gives to make their no-interest loan possible. We will also be collecting payments from our […]
Bruce Burchfield, president and founder of Extended Family International, was recently featured in In Central Pennsylvania magazine. Check out the link here.
The Khader Family The Khaders are requesting a $5,000 loan to complete their new home. Their previous mud-brick home was deteriorated to the point where they were forced to tear it down and begin to build a more stable concrete-block home in its place. Unfortunately, the family ran out of money halfway through the construction […]
I recently made the voyage back to Bestansur to visit the Mahmouds. What a transformation! The walls were painted, the carpets were installed and the house had become a home for our first partner family. As you can see, much of the outside is completed, as well. As usual, the Mahmouds were more than hospitable […]
I was invited back to Bestansur by the Mahmoud family to have dinner with them. They wanted to make sure I was there to be a part of the first meal in their new home! I called my friends Mark and Kirsten, who had their cousin Mark visiting from Boston, and we all jumped in […]
Today I ventured out to Bestansur to see the progress Rashed has been making on his home. When I got to the village, I was greeted by everyone. Rashed was very excited for me to see his home so we went there first. WOW, I was so moved when I walked up and saw the […]
Hello to you all! I have the privilege of sharing with you the latest update on the Mahmoud family. Last week was a joyous celebration in the small village of Bestansur as we gave Rashed and his family the first $3,000 of their $5,000 home loan. I cannot tell you how overjoyed they were to […]