Colorado Afghan Youth and Student Association

Rooted in culture.
Growing together.

Our first step is to bring Afghan students and young people together in Metro Denver to hear what support they need. Their feedback will guide the workshops and activities we hope to build with local colleges and community partners.

Learn about our first listening session

Our first listening session

We’re planning a gathering in Metro Denver and invite Afghan youth and students from across Colorado. We want to hear about the challenges you face, what support would help, and what you’d like to help lead.

We welcome Afghan students and young people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Our first listening session will help us understand what support they need in school, careers, and their community.

Date and location to be announced

What we’re planning

Students will help us decide which activities to start with. Possible activities include:

Guidance on college applications, financial aid, and scholarships.
Résumé and interview practice, plus help exploring jobs and internships.
Peer support and opportunities for students to help lead activities.

Our mission

We aim to bring Afghan youth and students together across Colorado to build connections, preserve our culture, and pursue educational, career, and leadership opportunities.

We believe everyone deserves dignity, equality, and mutual respect. Our mission includes expanding educational and leadership opportunities for Afghan women and girls.

Long-term goals

Support girls’ education in Afghanistan by helping them find learning materials, online courses, and scholarships as resources allow.
Build partnerships with Afghan groups in other U.S. states.
Share Afghan youth perspectives at international conferences and advocate for the rights of Afghan women and girls when opportunities arise.
Preserve Afghan languages, traditions, and stories, and highlight the contributions of Afghan communities.

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