Mohammad Aimal, 25, of Kabul, Afghanistan.  He had worked as a driver for the IRC since 2002.

Shirley Case, 30, of Williams Lake, British Columbia.  She joined the IRC on June 8 in Afghanistan to manage education programs designed to meet the needs of children with disabilities.

Nicole Dial, 30, a dual citizen of Trinidad and the United States.  Her permanent residence was in Trincity, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.  She joined the IRC May 21 in Afghanistan as a coordinator in the agency’s programs for children.

Jacqueline (Jackie) Kirk, Ph.D., 40, of Outrement, Quebec, a dual citizen of Canada and the United Kingdom.  An education-programs technical advisor, she had worked for the IRC since 2004.  She provided support for the agency’s children’s education programs worldwide. 

A second Afghan driver employed by the IRC was seriously wounded in the attack and has been hospitalized.

“We are stunned and profoundly saddened by this tragic loss,” says George Rupp, president of the IRC.  “These extraordinary individuals were deeply committed to aiding the people of Afghanistan, especially the children who have seen so much strife.  Words are inadequate to express our sympathy for the families and loved ones of the victims and our devoted team of humanitarian aid workers in Afghanistan.”

The full latest IRC statement is available here. We’ll post updates as we get them.

For more information:

Current IRC programs in Afghanistan

More about the IRC’s work in Afghanistan over the years

Current IRC programs for Afghan refugees in Pakistan

Mrs. Bush also sat in on meetings with Burmese refugees who are being considered for resettlement in the U.S. and joined a send-off for families who were leaving the camp to begin new lives in South Carolina.

Thanks to IRC colleagues in Thailand who shared these photos.