Afghan Future Fund Impact Report (2021–2025)
The Refugee Entrepreneurship Program gave me the structure and support I needed to turn my vision into a viable business. It reminded me that being a refugee isn’t a limitation—it’s a source of strength and resilience “
Mission
At AFF, we believe that displacement and conflict should not define a person’s future. Our mission is to support talented Afghans—students, emerging leaders and professionals—by expanding access to education, vocational training and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Key Impact Areas
- 445 Afghan students placed at 60+ universities in 6 countries.
- 65% of graduates now employed.
- 80%+ of students transitioned into higher education or workforce roles.
- Holistic support provided including academic advising, career development and housing.
- 500+ Afghan journalists supported through partnerships with Etilaatroz newsroom and 8am media.
- 65 news reports in multimedia formats published.
- 56 videos produced.
- 100+ entrepreneurs trained.
- 9+ countries represented.
- Bootcamp courses, accelerator classes and equity investments and grants
- 500+ Afghan refugees successfully resettled from Albania to the U.S., Canada, Germany, Australia and others.
- 65% additional Afghans in Albania received critical humanitarian aid such as child and maternal healthcare, hygiene kits, creative workshops, language classes and psychosocial support.
AFF has built over 60 strategic partnerships, including with:
- Major colleges and universities
- Governments and embassies
- Multilateral organizations
- Nonprofits and philanthropic foundations
- Millions of dollars mobilized from philanthropic, institutional and governmental sources.
- Operates with lean administrative costs, maximizing direct service impact.
- Internal tracking reflects high cost-effectiveness and alignment with mission outcomes.
As we look to the next chapter, our priorities for 2026 include:
Launching the Afghan Vocational Training Initiative (AVTI) — introducing skills-based programs in healthcare, green energy, logistics and other in-demand sectors.
Scaling Ventures Beyond Borders (VBB) to support additional refugee founders and connect them with international investors and mentors.