Afghanistan & Central Asian Association

Phone Number: 0208 572 0300

Email Address: nooralhaqnasimi@btinternet.com

Beneficiaries: Arab community, Bangladeshi community, Black African-Caribbean community, Black African communities, Chinese community, Eastern and central European communities, Refugees and asylum seekers, Carers, Women, Children and families, Young people, People with mental health issues

Activities: Advocacy/representation, Arts and cultural activities, Education/Play (children/young people), Education/Training (adults), Getting people into work, Group outings and social activities, Health information and signposting, Healthy eating and fitness, Mental health and wellbeing, Supplementary school or after-school club, Welfare and benefits casework

Description:

The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association works with Afghans and Central Asians living away from their homeland, providing the support, skills and knowledge to live and prosper in the UK.

Our services include English language classes, employment workshops, a women’s support group, a Saturday school and homework club, youth and family support services, drop-in and telephone advice, volunteer placements, and cultural and social events. The organisation also visits individuals and families in detention.

In Afghanistan, we are developing citizens advice centres in Kabul and Pul-e-Khumri after a successful pilot project ran from 2013 to 2016 offering free, impartial and confidential advice, information, support and legal aid on issues including education, employment and domestic violence.