Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO)

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“Life-changing.” That’s how Meena Akbari described the moment she received the Sophia & Sabrina Scholarship from AACO. For Meena, and so many Afghan students, this scholarship is more than just financial aid—it’s a lifeline to opportunity ??, recognition of their resilience ??, and a step toward a brighter future?? for themselves and their families. These scholarships celebrate the strength and achievements of our community and invest in the future of the Afghan diaspora, both here in the U.S. and in Afghanistan. They’re made possible because of donors like you—people who believe in the power of education to transform lives. ?? As we head into Giving Tuesday, we’re calling on our community to help us reach our goal to fund more scholarships for 2025. Don’t wait—make your impact today and check if your employer can match your gift through Benevity to double the difference you make. ?? Every Afghan student deserves a chance to dream, achieve, and build a brighter future.??With your support, AACO can continue providing scholarships and opportunities that change lives and uplift our community. Join us in empowering the next generation by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/gsNM8gqm _______________ #AACO #AfghanAmericanCommunityOrganization #AfghanAmericanCommunity #AfghanAmerican #Afghan #AfghanAmericanScholarship #AfghanScholarship #GivingTuesday #Fundraising #Charity #NonProfit?#Philanthropy #ScholarshipOpportunity #EducationForAll #SupportStudents #AfghanDiaspora #CommunityEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #AcademicSuccess #DonateForEducation #ScholarshipFund #Scholarship #SupportAfghanEducation #Donate #Afghanprofessionals #AfghanAmericanProfessionals

?? Organizing Committee Applications Open December 1st! Our volunteer Organizing Committee is the heart and soul of AACO. These inspiring leaders dedicate a year to serving the Afghan-American community, driving meaningful change, and supporting AACO’s mission. Behind every impactful initiative is their dedication, passion, and teamwork. We’re thrilled to announce that applications for the 2025 committee will open soon! If you’re ready to make a difference and join this incredible team, mark your calendars and stay tuned. ?? Want to be notified about applications when they are available? Join our newsletter via the link in our bio.

???????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?? ????????????????????—???????? ?????? ????????????. 3000 conference attendees, 54 scholarship recipients, and over $1 million in medical equipment and aid sent to Afghanistan. Qatra qatra—drop by drop—we have built this organization together, one gift at a time, thanks to your unwavering support and commitment. So many of you contribute to AACO with your time, knowledge, dedication, and stories. Now, for the next two weeks, we are asking for your financial generosity to help us continue this vital work. As AACO has grown and evolved, so have the needs of our community—both here in the U.S. and in Afghanistan. The Afghan-American diaspora has quadrupled since 2010, and we are committed to shaping the future of the Afghan-American experience. But we know that for many of us, the Afghan-American experience also means carrying a piece of our homeland in our hearts. That’s why we’re partnering with Neurokids to donate proceeds from this campaign to provide life-saving equipment for two neurosurgeons in Jalalabad and Herat. Together, they will treat over 200 children with Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida—offering them hope and a chance at life. In the next two weeks, you’ll be hearing more about our programs, our work, and our community. We ask each of you to consider sharing your AACO story and encouraging others to support. What has this organization meant to you? Why do you give back—with your donations, your time, or your skills? By donating to AACO, you are strengthening the Afghan-American community and contributing to initiatives that bring hope in the US and Afghanistan. ?????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/gsNM8gqm ???? ???????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????????? ??????. _______________ #AACO?#afghanamericancommunityorganization?#afghanamericancommunity?#afghanamericancommunityorg?#givingtuesday?#giving?#donation?#afghanamerican?#afghan?#fundraising?#fundraise?#givingtuesday2024

???? A huge congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients! These outstanding Afghan-American students come from wide range of disciplines and schools across the country, making us so proud of their achievements. Since our scholarship program began in 2018, it has remained the only one exclusively dedicated to supporting Afghan-American students. This wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering generosity of our donors. Your support is helping these students achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. Thank you for believing in them! ______________________ #afghanamerican #aaco #scholarships #afghanamericancommunityorganization #aacoscholarship #sophiaandsabrinascholarship

No matter the outcome on Tuesday, one thing is clear—our community will need each other more than ever. On Wednesday, November 6th, we invite you to join us and connect with fellow Afghan-Americans in cities across the country. This is a chance to come together, reflect on the election results, share personal stories, and talk about how we can support each other and move forward as a community. Please RSVP using this link: https://lnkd.in/gKu8a2wY. We look forward to seeing you there and continuing to make our voices heard—at the ballot box and beyond.

This conference would not have been possible without the generous support from our donors and we wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of them for their partnership. And a special thank you to our gracious hosts at the UCSD ASA. See you all next year in...?? ____________________ #AACO #AAC #AAC2024 #AfgAm24 #AfghanAmericanCommunityOrganization #AfghanAmericanConference #AfghanAmerican #AfghanAmericanCommunity

A huge thank you to The Halal Shack, and their Founder & CEO, Jamal Rasoully! Jamal first joined us as a conference participant in 2017, and over the years continues to give back to AACO. This year, we were thrilled to have The Halal Shack sponsor two meals at our conference! Jamal’s journey and success are incredible—he’s built a thriving company with locations on college campuses nationwide, bringing a taste of The Halal Shack’s mission and values across the country. We’re so proud of his achievements and deeply appreciative of his unwavering support for AACO. Thank you, Jamal and The Halal Shack team, for believing in our mission and community! ____________________ #TheHalalShack #AACO #AAC #AAC2024 #AfgAm24 #AfghanAmericanCommunityOrganization #AfghanAmericanConference #AfghanAmerican #AfghanAmericanCommunity

We would like to give a special thank you to Deloitte for their sponsorship at AAC 2024. The Afghans Across Deloitte employee group have established a professional network at one of the largest firms in the world who continue to give back to their community and enhance diversity and inclusion at their company. They have been supporting AACO's work since 2022 and have consistently been the conference's largest sponsor. Their support, however, goes beyond financial. Throughout the weekend, they met with individuals and connected them with Deloitte networking & career opportunities, led a breakout session on Work-Life Balance, led a panel on the Consulting field, and even encouraged others to build their own networks and groups at other companies that can give back to the Afghan-American community. A sincere thank you to this team for their inspirational work! ______________ #Deloitte #AACO #AAC #AAC2024 #AfgAm24 #AfghanAmericanCommunityOrganization #AfghanAmericanConference #AfghanAmerican #AfghanAmericanCommunity

[2024 AAC Day 3 - Recap] Day 3 of AAC Weekend tackled difficult conversations, explored healing, and shared stories that resonated across our community. It was a day of vulnerability, strength, and solidarity, reminding us of the power in coming together through even the toughest moments. ________________ #AACO #AAC #AAC2024 #AfgAm24 #AfghanAmericanCommunityOrganization #AfghanAmericanConference #AfghanAmerican #AfghanAmericanCommunity?#conference #caucus #gendercaucus