On September 6, a group of 40 Afghan residents was successfully granted asylum in Canada and Dubai. The issue was resolved with the help of the Canadian Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan. The Ministry received letters from the former Minister of Justice and Minister of Immigration of Canada asking the Tajikistan authorities to help in providing assistance to Afghan refugees. Chairman of the Board of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress Aaron G. Frenkel also made a significant contribution in facilitating this process.

Euro-Asian Jewish Congress leaders help Afghan refugees find asylum in Canada. (Credit: IsraAID)
“When some worrying events occur in the world, such as the situation in Afghanistan today, we, as the Jewish people, have no right to stand aside, and if it is within our power to provide assistance to the victims, we feel our duty to come to the rescue. We are very glad that 40 people today regained their hope for a new life,” said EAJC Board Chairman Aaron G. Frenkel.
Silvan Adams, known for his successful propagation of Israeli culture around the world, is one of the main donors to the efforts by the EAJC to bring Afghan refugees to safety and asylum. (credit: SASSON TIRAM)
Silvan Adams, known for his successful propagation of Israeli culture around the world, is one of the main donors to the efforts by the EAJC to bring Afghan refugees to safety and asylum. (credit: SASSON TIRAM)
The Jerusalem Post has learned that the man behind the extraction of Afghan refugee groups, particularly a group of Afghan female cyclers, from the war-torn country and their transport to Dubai is businessman and philanthropist Silvan Adams. 

Adams is the co-owner of Israel Cycling Academy, which was where the call was initially received. 

He is also a member of IsraAID, which, in a joint operation, managed to extract the women. Silvan provided everything necessary for the operation, including all funds and a private jet.