Nonprofit

Afghan-American Community Organization


  • About Us

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

    The Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated towards advancing the Afghan-American community through education, outreach, and promoting civic and social engagement. AACO organizes the largest national conference for the Afghan-American diaspora, oversees the only annual scholarship program specifically for Afghan-Americans, funds humanitarian initiatives in Afghanistan, and supports resettlement and integration efforts for newly arrived Afghans.

    AACO is a nonprofit organization that is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors and led by a team of over 20 dedicated volunteers.

    MISSION

    To advance the Afghan-American community through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement.

    VISION

    An empowered, supportive, and engaged Afghan-American community.

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

    The Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated towards advancing the Afghan-American community through education, outreach, and promoting civic and social engagement. AACO organizes the largest national conference for the Afghan-American diaspora, oversees the only annual scholarship program specifically for Afghan-Americans, funds humanitarian initiatives in Afghanistan, and supports resettlement and integration efforts for newly arrived Afghans.

    AACO is a nonprofit organization that is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors and led by a team of over 20 dedicated volunteers.

    MISSION

    To advance the Afghan-American community through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement.

    VISION

    An empowered, supportive, and engaged Afghan-American community.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Civic Engagement
    • Community Development
    • Immigrants or Refugees
    • Policy
    • Volunteering

    Location & Contact

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