Afghan-American Community Organization

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated towards advancing the Afghan-American community through education, outreach, and promoting civic and social engagement. AACO organizes the largest national conference for the Afghan-American diaspora, oversees the only annual scholarship program specifically for Afghan-Americans, funds humanitarian initiatives in Afghanistan, and supports resettlement and integration efforts for newly arrived Afghans.

AACO is a nonprofit organization that is governed by a 7-member Board of Directors and led by a team of over 20 dedicated volunteers.

MISSION

To advance the Afghan-American community through education and outreach, and promote civic and social engagement.

VISION

An empowered, supportive, and engaged Afghan-American community.