About us
Afghanistan Youth Network for Peace was founded to empower a new generation of Afghan youth to lead their communities with courage, hope, and vision. Motivated by the struggles—and potential—of young people in Afghanistan, our mission is to provide opportunities for leadership development, peacebuilding, and community transformation.
Founded by Samiullah Fatih, a passionate advocate for youth leadership and peace, the organization connects young Afghans both in Afghanistan and globally. Through leadership training, peace workshops, and local development projects, we are building a peaceful future—one led by the voices and dreams of Afghan youth.
Empowering Afghan youth means giving young people the skills, confidence, and opportunities to lead positive change in their communities. It means equipping them with leadership tools, supporting their voices, and creating pathways for them to shape a peaceful, inclusive, and hopeful future for Afghanistan. We believe young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are leaders today.
At the Afghanistan Youth Network for Peace, we stand at the forefront of a movement committed to empowering Afghan youth, advancing peace, and defending democratic values in the face of oppression and instability. In a time when the rights and futures of Afghan youth are under threat, we have taken bold steps to ensure their voices are heard and their leadership recognized on national and international stages.
Our achievements reflect our unwavering commitment:
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Representing Afghan youth and advocating for their rights at the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 at the United Nations, where we brought the urgent realities and hopes of Afghanistan’s young generation directly to global policymakers.
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Participating at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2025, elevating youth perspectives in critical discussions on Afghanistan’s economic future, development priorities, and international aid.
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Building a powerful network of volunteers and young leaders leading peacebuilding, civic engagement, and leadership initiatives inside Afghanistan and across the Afghan diaspora.
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Launching digital platforms to amplify youth voices, foster cross-regional solidarity, and mobilize Afghan youth around issues of human rights, democracy, and peace.
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Designing and delivering leadership training, peacebuilding workshops, and community development programs that equip young Afghans with the tools, knowledge, and courage to lead transformative change in their communities.
We are proving that Afghan youth are not passive observers of their country’s future—they are active agents of resistance, resilience, and renewal. Through advocacy, education, and grassroots action, we are reclaiming space for youth leadership and building a new path toward peace, justice, and freedom for Afghanistan.
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Join our youth-led movement empowering Afghan youth for peace, leadership, and national development. Your contribution can make a significant impact!