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The Rwanda Plan: A Controversial Deterrent The 'Rwanda Plan,' proposed by the Conservative government in 2022, aimed to deter asylum seekers from attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats. Under the plan, asylum seekers who travelled to the UK...
“If I don’t become rebellious, who's going to become rebellious? I am not afraid of Taliban.” These powerful words were spoken by Arzo Naubahar, a passionate Women’s Rights Activist, during a ground-breaking conference, organised by the Afghanistan and Central Asian...
For the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association’s ESOL for Integration project, the summer holiday doesn’t mean a break from learning. On Tuesday, August 6th, Entry 2 students, along with their children, embarked on an enriching and fun-filled trip to the renowned...
On the 20th of July 2024, around 30 students from Afghanistan and the Central Asian Association visited an urban farm in Hounslow to celebrate the end of their term. As they entered the farm, the children were filled with enthusiasm and excitement, eager to see the...
Throughout the past year, the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association has been at the forefront of advocating for Afghan women and refugees, organising protests, cultural events, and discussions aimed at raising awareness and driving change. As we reflect on these...
We recently spoke to Qais Alamdar who cycled 3,500km from Germany to Portugal to raise money for ACAA, specifically in the hope of supporting women in Afghanistan. We discussed the challenges of a cycle of this magnitude, the crisis in Afghanistan, and his plans for...
Refugee from Afghanistan receives an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway, University of London for his exceptional services to refugees refugee from Afghanistan, who fled persecution by the Taliban and arrived in the UK with his young family in the back of a...
“It was a pleasure to be there and thank you for organising such a fantastic event which brought so many people and communities together which otherwise would not have been possible” - Ezzatullah Zamani (Trainee Solicitor) On the 22nd and 23rd of June, the ACAA...
Afghanistan and Central Asian Association Director, Dr. Nooralhaq Nasimi MBE, has been shortlisted for Charity Chief Executive of the Year in the Third Sector Awards 2024. This award seeks to recognise the sacrifice and determination of individuals and...
Among many Afghan families in the UK, low literacy rates, unfamiliarity with vaccine-preventable diseases, lack of trust in public health systems, strong religious attitudes, and media misinformation are significant factors leading to vaccine hesitancy, leading to...
Regression, rather than progression, has characterised women’s rights in Afghanistan since August 2021. Women in Afghanistan, who won the right to vote in 1919, a year before American women, are now restricted from leaving their houses without male supervision,...
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science holds a significant place in the heartsof the admirers around the world. This annual observance, celebrated on 11 th February, notonly celebrates women and girls outstanding contributions to science, but also acts as...
In a country already burdened, several earthquakes of large magnitudes further compounded the humanitarian problems faced by the vulnerable populace of Afghanistan. On the 7th of October 2023, the first earthquake, with 6.4 magnitude and a depth of 4 miles, struck the...
Photo: Qais Alamdar. Gunnersbury Park, London Surpassing our differences and directing attention towards collective bonds are the essence of the Refugee Festival week. Amidst undue politicisation of the refugee situation and heightening fractions amongst different...
In a meaningful convergence of purpose and progress, the Afghanistan and CentralAsian Association (ACAA) London office visited their Birmingham branch on January 22, 2024. The purpose of this visit was not just administrative; it was a heartfelt connection...
"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding" Albert Einstein 24th January was proclaimed as International Education Day by the United Nations General Assembly to celebrate the role of education in bringing about world peace and...
Seventy-five years ago, a declaration emerged to universally unite humanity and establish a platform encompassing shared values. Following the culmination of the Second World War, world leaders realised that humanity should be protected from the recurrence of such...
17/01/2024 The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) extended its reach byinaugurating its Integration Project in Maidstone, Kent on the 17th of January 2024. Theevent took place at the Maidstone Community Centre and was marked by a celebration ofdiversity...
Bringing Communities Together through Traditional Music On Friday October 20, 2023, the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA),organised a music event in Birmingham with over 100 people in attendance, includingBirmingham Councillors, the police and many...
A Conference Hosted by the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association in Partnership with the Westmont Enterprise Hub Wednesday 29th November 202317:30 – 21:00 “As we sit in the heart of London, and mark 16 days of activism commemorating the International Dayfor the...