The Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO) started as a grassroots conference for the Afghan diaspora in 2015, providing a safe space to address difficult topics and inspire change from within the community. Today, we have four focus areas: Humanitarian Aid & Support, Academic & Professional Development, Legal Services & Advocacy, Building & Reshaping Community. Investing in our organization means investing in the future of Afghan communities both here in the United States and abroad.

Our Work

Humanitarian Aid & Support

This Giving Tuesday we are partnering with NeuroKids, a global organization that trains and equips neurosurgeons around the world. While we focus on building institutions for Afghan-Americans in the U.S., we remain deeply connected to Afghanistan, ensuring that our work improves lives across borders. Proceeds from our campaign will contribute to raising $35,000 alongside NeuroKids to provide the life-saving equipment and training for two neurosurgeons in Jalalabad and Herat to treat over 200 children with Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida. By supporting AACO, you are strengthening the Afghan-American community and contributing to initiatives that bring hope and healing to children who need it most.

Listen to AACO Board Chair Dr. Ali Sultan discuss the life-saving treatment your donations support.

Academic & Professional Development

Since 2018, we are the only national scholarship directly supporting Afghan-American students. We have awarded 64 students over $300,000 in scholarships, supporting them to overcome financial barriers and pursue higher education.

Hear from our previous scholarship recipient Noah Sediqe about the way this scholarship helped him:

Legal Services & Advocacy

Our advocacy efforts have supported hundreds of newly arrived Afghan refugees, offering critical legal assistance and helping them navigate complex systems to rebuild their lives. Board Member & Immigration Attorney Spojmie Nasiri has supported us with outreach and educational efforts, such as this video, to help make the immigration system accessible to the community we serve.

Building & Reshaping Community

We’ve brought together over 3,000 Afghan-Americans through conferences and events, fostering unity and creating spaces for connection, healing, and dialogue. Watch this conference recap video and hear directly from Afghan-American Conference (AAC) attendees about what this experience means to them.

Sponsor Packages

Support our work as an individual donor, family, or business.

Qatra Qatra (Drop by Drop) Package $500

Featured on our Donor Circle of Gratitude
Each drop creates a ripple, and every gift builds a river of support for the Afghan diaspora

Support Package $1,500

2 Tickets to the 2025 AACO Gala
Name mentioned on AACO website and 2025 IMPACT Report
Invitation to exclusive Virtual & In-Person Donor events

Engage Package $3,000

4 tickets to the 2025 AACO Gala
Name mentioned on AACO website and 2025 IMPACT Report
Invitation to exclusive Virtual & In-Person Donor events
Branded AACO SWAG

Empower Package $5,000

4 tickets to the 2025 AACO Gala
2 tickets to the 2025 Afghan-American Conference
Name mentioned on AACO website and 2025 IMPACT Report
Invitation to exclusive Virtual & In-Person Donor events
Branded AACO SWAG

Dedicate Package $10,000

VIP Table (10 seats) at 2025 AACO Gala
4 tickets to the 2025 Afghan-American Conference
Featured on our Website, Newsletter, & IMPACT Report
Invitation to exclusive Virtual & In-Person Donor events
Branded AACO SWAG

All donations to AACO, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization are tax-deductible. For more information please contact us at info@aa-co.org.

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