Afghan Association of London

Conflict and persecution in Afghanistan have led to a high number of refugees fleeing their homeland and claiming asylum in the UK. The road to integration into British society is a challenging one, and many immigrants often feel intimidated, isolated and helpless. They may find huge barriers to claiming asylum such as a lack of understanding of the process or limited English language skills. The Afghan Association seeks to alleviate these problems and provide assistance to asylum seekers and other members of the Afghan community in London. We hope that our services and activities will help clients integrate into British society while conserving their own cultural identity through, for example, language and music.

Our Aims

• To represent the interests of the Afghan community in London, both locally and nationally
• To provide a comprehensive advice and referral service for Afghans particularly in the fields of immigration, health, welfare benefits and housing
• To promote education amongst the Afghan community, particularly through provision of language classes and a library
• To provide leisure and recreation opportunities to members of the community