Preserving Heritage • Building Community • Empowering Futures
Afghan Diaspora Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Afghan cultural heritage, supporting the diaspora community, and fostering intercultural understanding.
We organize cultural events, educational workshops, and community outreach programs that celebrate the rich traditions of Afghanistan.
Our Story
Here is a quick overview of everything available on the Afghan Diaspora Center website — click any section to learn more.
Learn about ADC's founding story, mission, values, and the vision behind building a national organization for the Afghan diaspora. Includes the history of our name Gurbat and profiles of key leaders.
Visit About UsADC operates through local chapters across the United States. Each chapter serves its own community while staying connected to the national mission.
Visit ChaptersA dedicated space for Afghan literature, poetry, and cultural heritage. Features profiles and verses of celebrated Afghan poets including Khalili, Rahman Baba, Bedil, Rabia Balkhi, and many more.
Visit NegaristanBrowse upcoming and past community events — from Eid gatherings and Nowruz celebrations to poetry nights, cultural festivals, and remembrance programs honoring Afghan literary figures.
Visit EventsExplore ADC's ongoing and completed projects — community initiatives, cultural preservation efforts, youth programs, and collaborative partnerships that make a lasting impact.
Visit ProjectsThe gallery features portraits of Afghan historical figures and a concise visual history of modern Afghanistan, as well as photos and videos from our community events and gatherings across all ADC chapters.
Visit GalleryHelpful resources for Afghan diaspora families — including settlement guides, community services, educational materials, cultural references, and links to partner organizations.
Visit ResourcesGet in touch with ADC or your local chapter. Whether you want to become a member, volunteer, donate, or simply ask a question — we are here to help. You can also reach us through the AI Assistant on every page.
Contact UsNowruz celebrations, traditional music performances, and seasonal festivals that unite the community and share Afghan traditions with the wider public.
Language classes, workshops on Afghan history and arts, and youth education initiatives that help the next generation connect with their roots.
Support services, resource navigation, and advocacy for newly arrived Afghan families and refugees settling into a new home.
Showcasing Afghan visual arts, calligraphy, poetry, and crafts — keeping living traditions alive for future generations.
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or simply attend our events — there is a place for you at Afghan Diaspora Center.
