Afghan Academy International

As an independent voluntary community organisation, Afghan Academy International is the first educational, cultural, arts and social group working in the UK since the early 1980s. By providing a unique range of projects and services, the Academy aims to support Afghans in the UK and abroad to achieve a better standard of living, health, education, cultural understanding, employment opportunity and integration. This is accomplished through advice, information and guidance, as well as providing platforms for interactions, coordination, cooperation and networking with academics, artists and professionals, as well as other organisations, agencies and local authorities. The Academy aims to preserve the Afghan historical and cultural heritage, whilst promoting peace, critical thinking, freedom of speech and expression, academic liberty, and a greater understanding and appreciation of different cultural norms. We welcome your suggestions. For any further information, media enquires and interviews please contact us.

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We have pioneered and established foundational work in all the different sectors and inspired and supported many individuals and organisations since the early 1980s. We still continue to launch new initiatives based on the needs of the Afghan people and others here in the UK and abroad whilst drawing on our academic and professional knowledge and expertise we have acquired throughout the years. All our projects and support have made a positive impact on the lives of many individuals who are endorsing our work and new initiatives.

1980s
1990s
2000 onwards

Information, advice, guidance and support to Afghan refugees (since early 1980s)

Providing a Network Platform for Afghans and other involved with the Afghan community (since early 1980s)

Continuing all services from 1980s

Supporting others involved with the Afghan community here in the UK and abroad

Afghan International Peace Mission – conference, advocacy, dialogue and discourse (since 1990s)

Afghan International Aid – fundraising for emergency situations in Afghanistan (since 1990s)

Monthly Academic Seminars and Conferences (since 1990s)

Monthly Bi-lingual Magazine in the UK (1999-2005)

Booklets and Publications (since 1990s)

A-Z Information Book for Afghan Refugees in the UK (1999)

Afghan Business Club and Network (since 1999)

Afghan Cultural and Heritage Showcases (since 1990s)

Cultural and Musical Events and Activities (since early 1990s)

Afghan Languages and Quran Classes for Families (1991-1995)

Afghan Youth Club (1992-1995)

Launching and Supporting Afghan Sports Clubs: 1st Afghan Takewondo Classes (1992-1993)

Supporting the Academy’s Football Club (1994-1998)

Continuing all services and projects from 1980s and 1990s, as well additional community tailored services

Supporting others involved with the Afghan community here in the UK and abroad

Presentations and Interviews – Representing the Afghan British community (since Early 2000)

Afghan Radio Shows (2007-2012)

TV Programmes and channel in the UK (since 2011)

Afghan Art & Multi-media Exhibitions & Showcases (since 2011)

Online Education for All Platform (since 2015)

Integration Workshops (since 2018)

Afghan Women International – Parenting and Art Workshops (since 2015)

Afghan Art & Culture Club for Families (since 2015)

Afghan Families Partnership Project – Providing Specialist Support for Families (2019-2021)

Afghan Volunteering Partnership Project – Training Volunteers to Support Families (2019-2021)

Afghan Council of Britain – Umbrella Network (since 2013)

Afghanistan International Council – Think Tank and International Network (since 2019)

Our Response to Covid-19 (2020)

Afghanistan COVID-19 Emergency Response Appeal – 35+ organisations across the world (2020)

Online Art and Culture Exhibition and Showcase for Young People & Families (since 2020)

Afghan International Peace Conference and Festival – 10 Lines of Activities (since 2020)

Afghanistan Forum – A Platform for Education, Dialogue, Debate & Learning Opportunities (since 2021)

Afghanistan Nokhbagan Consensus (since 2021)

Online and Physical Afghan Library and Peace Centre – providing an archive and a designated platform for the Afghan community and the wider public here in the UK and abroad

Online Afghan Community TV Channel

Afghanistan Crisis – Advocacy and Support for the Afghan Refugees