Elevating Afghan-American voices.
Advancing our shared future.

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The Afghan-American Foundation empowers Afghan-Americans through thought leadership, policy advocacy, and public education, elevating our voices, sharing our stories, and strengthening our contributions to American civic life.

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Five Years On

Five years after the fall of Kabul, a fuller story must be told.

Explore new research offering a clearer picture of Afghan-American communities—their size, youth, institutions, and contributions.

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OUR WORK

  • Policy Advocacy

    Advocating for U.S. immigration, civil rights, and refugee policies that protect Afghan-Americans and Afghans.

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  • Public Education & Narrative Change

    Building public understanding of Afghan history, culture, and the refugee experience, and advancing policy education and narratives on the issues shaping Afghan lives in the U.S. and Afghanistan.

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  • Research & Thought Leadership

    Producing data, analysis, and reports that inform policy and elevate Afghan-American perspectives in national conversations.

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  • Community & Civic Engagement

    Developing Afghan-American leaders and fostering meaningful participation in U.S. civic life.

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  • Afghanistan Policy, Human Rights & Peace

    Advancing humanitarian assistance, accountability, and a just and lasting peace for the Afghan people.

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STATEMENT FROM THE AFGHAN-AMERICAN FOUNDATION ON THE DEATH OF NAZEER PAKTYAWAL IN ICE CUSTODY

The Afghan-American Foundation is heartbroken by the reported death of Nazeer Paktyawal, a community member in Texas, a father of young children, and one of America's wartime allies, who died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Afghan-American Foundation Raises Concern Over Surge in Anti-Afghan Online Hate Following D.C. Shooting

The Afghan-American Foundation (AAF) is deeply concerned by the rapid surge in online anti-Afghan hate that followed the tragic shooting in Washington, D.C.

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AAF Condemns the Heinous Attack on Two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C.

On a day when families across America will gather in gratitude, two families are instead facing grief, fear, and uncertainty. As our nation absorbs the news of the senseless shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., we join our fellow Americans in shock, sorrow, and outrage.

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Statement from the Afghan-American Foundation on USCIS Memo Targeting Refugees Resettled Between 2021–2025

The Afghan-American Foundation is deeply alarmed by the USCIS memo ordering a retroactive, blanket review of refugee cases admitted between January 2021 and February 2025, and halting all green-card processing.

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AAF Denounces Discriminatory Travel Ban Targeting Afghan Nationals and other Vulnerable Communities

“This sweeping ban doesn’t just shut doors—it severs families, abandons allies, and shatters trust.”

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Afghan-American Foundation five-year impact infographic with key metrics on advocacy, media, leadership training, partnerships, and $1M+ in device/connectivity support for resettled Afghans.