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In 2002, a group of six friends from Afghanistan persuaded a local school in Edgware to let them use their school on Saturdays. They wanted to create a safe place where refugee parents and children could learn about their new home and build connections.
What started as a small community classroom quickly grew into something greater — a place of hope, support, and belonging for hundreds of newly arrived families.
As needs grew, so did Paiwand’s mission. Over the years, the organisation expanded its services to include immigration advice, housing advocacy, mental health counselling, youth activities, and supported accommodation.
Each new project emerged from listening — understanding what the community needed most, and responding with compassion, integrity, and action.
While many of the original founders moved on, one person remained at the heart of Paiwand’s journey — Farid Mall. For sixteen years, Farid worked tirelessly to grow Paiwand from one small classroom into an organisation serving more than 2,000 people across North-West London.
His legacy of kindness, resilience, and community empowerment continues to inspire every aspect of Paiwand’s work today.
Today, Afghan Association Paiwand stands as a trusted charity supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants from all backgrounds.
With teams offering advocacy, education, mental health, youth, and accommodation services, Paiwand remains deeply rooted in its founding values — friendship, belief, courage, and peace.
Every person who walks through our doors is met with respect, understanding, and the belief that new beginnings are possible.
Be Part of Our Story. Whether by volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness, your support helps us keep hope alive for those starting again.
