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Afghan Association Paiwand is a community-led charity based in London. Founded by Afghan refugees, we now work with people from all backgrounds who have been displaced or are rebuilding their lives in the UK.
Through advocacy, housing, education, and wellbeing support, we help individuals and families find safety, independence, and belonging.
Paiwand’s mission is to empower refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. We provide advice, education, housing, and wellbeing support that help people overcome challenges and move toward stability and independence.
Our vision is a society where everyone is treated equally and can live with security, opportunity, and respect. We believe in inclusion through compassion, where refugees and migrants are recognised and valued for their strength and contributions to the community.
Our approach is shaped by professional expertise and lived experience. Our team members have faced similar challenges to those we support, which helps us listen, understand, and respond with empathy. We work collaboratively to offer lasting support that helps people heal and thrive.
Paiwand began in 2002, when six friends who had fled conflict in Afghanistan persuaded a local school in Edgware to let them use its classrooms on Saturdays. Together, they created a small space where refugee parents and children could learn, connect, and find a sense of belonging in their new community.
One of the founders, Farid Mall, remained devoted to the cause for sixteen years. Through his dedication, Paiwand grew from a single classroom into a trusted organisation supporting more than two thousand people from around the world across North-West London.
When Farid stepped down in 2017, our community celebrated his service and wished him every success in the future. His vision continues to guide us today as we work to help refugees and asylum seekers settle, rebuild, and thrive.
Over the past two decades, Paiwand has supported thousands of people across North-West London.
Each number represents a story of strength, hope, and community.
You can help Paiwand continue its work supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants across London. Your time, your voice, or your donation can make that difference.
Join our community of volunteers and make a direct impact in the lives of refugees and migrants.
Your time and compassion can change someone’s future.
Your donation helps Paiwand provide housing, education, and mental health support to those who need it most. Every contribution helps build stronger, more hopeful communities.
We collaborate with local organisations, schools, and councils to create real and lasting change.
Join us in building inclusive, supportive communities across London.
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