Afghan Future Fund Impact Report (2021–2026)
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.
- More than 300 entrepreneurs from over 15 countries supported.
- More than 200 entrepreneurs and founders participated in online bootcamps and in-person accelerators.
- More than 10 grants awarded to refugee-founded businesses and dozens of refugee-led businesses launched.
- More than 4,400 Afghans supported through evacuation, resettlement, immigration, education, and livelihood pathways in Albania.
- 500+ Afghan refugees successfully resettled from Albania to the U.S., Canada, Germany, Australia and others.
- 77 individuals currently receiving ongoing support through AFF’s Albania Program.
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.