As the sun rises on August 17th, 2023, a new chapter of hope and opportunity begins for the Afghan diaspora in America. Moji Sidiqi, the visionary Afghan Community Development Program Manager, and Hamdullah Hamdard, the dynamic Afghan Support Communications Manager, kickstart a monumental journey that spans across some of the most vibrant Afghan-populated cities in the United States. Their mission: […]
In the bustling heart of St. Louis, a group of ambitious immigrants is carving out new paths for themselves, all thanks to the transformative power of coding. These individuals, fresh faces in the city, have found a promising future after graduating from a developer boot camp at Claim Academy. What paved the way for their success? It’s the innovative scholarship […]
Free Financial Literacy class We offer a free financial literacy class alongside the women’s sewing class, preparing them to start their own business once they complete the program. We offer a free financial literacy class alongside the women’s sewing class, preparing them to start their own business once they complete the program.
Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant Competition – R5 Award Ceremony The Afghan Grant Competition round 5, held at the International Institute, recognized exceptional Afghan entrepreneurs, with one notable winner being Amin Amarkhill, the founder of Handy-Fix LLC. Amin arrived in the USA on March 15, 2023, with a vision to create a meaningful business. Just a year later, in March 2024, he […]
Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant Round Five Award Ceremony The $15,000 grant, part of the Afghan Community Entrepreneurship Grant, aims to support refugees and immigrants from Afghanistan in initiating, strengthening, and expanding their businesses. This financial boost will enable newly arrived Afghan entrepreneurs to contribute to the local economy, fostering business development and generating employment opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and the broader […]
6 December 2024Threads of Hope: Afghan Women’s Sewing class celebrationWe are celebrating of empowerment and achievement11am -2 Pm International Institute 15 November2024 Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant Competition- final RoundApply now for the Afghan Entrepreneurship Grant in St. Louis and be one of the first Afghan women entrepreneurs to receive a $30,000 grant for your business dreams! Requirements:Business license, Business entity & […]
May 2025 – Issue 25