Programs

Afghan Cultural Heritage School

For Afghan families in America, our greatest trust is our children — raising them with our values, our culture, and our mother languages. Language is more than communication; it is the strongest bridge to our identity, our history, and the values of our ancestors.

Our school teaches both Pashto and Dari, and is designed for children growing up in Western schools — whether they are starting from zero or want to strengthen their reading, writing, and speaking in a modern, engaging way.

What children learn:

• The Pashto and Dari alphabets, sounds, and first words
• Afghan traditions, hospitality, values, and heroes
• Conversation through games and classroom activities
• Family involvement through home projects and activities

Our goal: a new generation that speaks and writes its sweet mother languages with pride.

Youth Committee

Our Youth Committee guides young Afghans to build their lives in America — rooted in their culture and faith, and in full understanding of US law — while lifting up fellow refugees, especially Afghans. Our youth give back through volunteering: helping families, supporting community events, and standing beside neighbors in need. We work toward a thriving community where every young newcomer has equal opportunity in education, work, and health, and takes part as an active, responsible force in our progress. Through practical guidance on education, jobs, health, financial independence, and legal rights, we help our youth use every available opportunity, reach their career goals, and step confidently into American life.

Women Groups

Our women’s groups bring Afghan women together to learn from each other and grow stronger side by side. We help women navigate life in America — in line with their culture, faith, and US law — building confidence, self-reliance, and the skills to support their families and our wider community.

Together we learn practical English (ESL), legal rights and home safety, health benefits like WIC and SNAP, financial literacy — from bank accounts to budgeting and saving — mental well-being and self-care, career development, and everyday essentials like getting a driver’s license and using public transportation. In a safe, supportive space, our women gain the knowledge to make informed decisions for their children and build a stable, bright future within American society.