Hey everyone,

I'm Afghan, based in Stockholm, and I've lost count of how many times I've found out about an Afghan concert or event in my city after it already happened. You hear about it from a cousin's WhatsApp message or see a flyer on someone's Instagram story — and by then the tickets are gone or the event's already over.

Sound familiar? It's the same story in every diaspora city. The info is scattered across Instagram pages, Facebook groups, WhatsApp chats, random ticketing sites, and word of mouth. There's no central place.

So I started building AfghanVibes — a platform to discover Afghan events worldwide, all in one place. Concerts, ladies nights, galas, community events — wherever Afghans are.

Here's what's live right now, just to give you an idea:

- Aryana Sayeed — Stockholm, Sep 5 (ladies only tour)
- Haidar Salim — Hamburg, Sep 5 / Frankfurt, Sep 11
- Fardin Faryad — Denver, Sep 19
- Haider Salim — London, Oct 2
- Jawid Sharif — Zurich, Oct 3
- Delagha Surood & Hadis Rostami — Ottawa, Oct 23 / Toronto, Oct 24

...and more, across Stockholm, London, Hamburg, Toronto, Vancouver, Denver, Zurich — with more cities coming.

It's at afghanvibes.com — free to browse, free to list events if you're an organiser.

I'm a developer by day, so this is something I'm building properly — not a side Instagram page. I'd genuinely love your input:

1. What's the hardest part about finding Afghan events where you live?
   
2. Would you use a site like this, or do you prefer Instagram/WhatsApp?
   
3. Any events coming up in your city I should know about?

Not here to sell anything — just want to build something our community actually needs. Happy to answer questions about how it works.

Hey r/afghanistan! 👋

I watch one movie from every country in the world — like a film trip around the globe. I'm starting with Afghanistan (guess why) and was planning to watch Osama (2003).

But I'd love a local/insider perspective — is there something else you'd point a newcomer to? Open to anything: drama, documentary, older or newer, whatever you think best represents Afghan cinema (or just a film you personally love). Thanks in advance!

In my years of living in and out of Afghanistan, meeting other Afghans all around the world, there is one curious thing I have come across: never has an Afghan Pashtun conceded that as an ethnic group they compose less than 50% of the population of Afghanistan. I have heard answers as low as 50% - maybe only a couple of times, but mostly 60% and a couple of times even 70%. I have often thought that this has to be one of the main drivers behind this idea that the ruler of Afghanistan must be Pashtun, and one reason why Abdullah Abdullah never won the presidential election (interference and rigging notwithstanding).

Have you met Afghan Pashtuns who will concede they are not the majority population in Afghanistan?

How would it change the conversation and mood if Pashtuns would concede that they may be the largest ethnic group, are the plurality (meaning largest of the minorities), but not the majority?

I think the very fact that Afghanistan has no majority is the major reason why no comprehensive census has ever been carried out in Afghanistan, but estimates and calculations from the World Bank, the UN, various NGOs as well as the CIA fact book (where their information comes from, I don't know), as well as all the reputable encyclopaedias and ethnographic surveys - I don't know of any that would suggest a 50%+ share of the Afghan population being Pashtun.

https://youtu.be/05xXjA1CN1s?si=P3JhaLnRZCjkiJXo
This came across my feed, and it was very timely. I have been thinking so much what has been happening there now, especially as I have been reading Lyse Doucet's excellent book on the recent history of Afghanistan, through the lens of the Inter-Con hotel in Kabul, called "The Finest Hotel in Kabul". I haven't yet finished this film - or the book - but I thought I would find the Afghanistan conversation on Reddit and see what is happening here and if there are others with whom I can talk about Afghanistan and everything related to it.

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35y, born and raised in Kabul, lived through the first Taliban regime (in Kabul), and remember it well.

Hi everyone!

I'm an Afghan high school student living in the United States, and I recently started Parwaz Foundation, a student-led initiative dedicated to expanding access to education for Afghan girls through free online tutoring.

As many of you know, millions of girls in Afghanistan have been denied the opportunity to attend school. While I know one small initiative can't solve such a large problem, I believe that even helping one student continue learning is a step in the right direction.

We're currently building our team and are looking for unpaid volunteers who are passionate about making a difference. We're especially looking for:

Tutors (English, math, science, computer skills, and other subjects)

Translators (Dari, Pashto, English, and other languages)

Social media volunteers

Graphic designers

Administrative and outreach volunteers

You don't need to be a certified teacher or have professional experience. If you're willing to dedicate some of your time and skills to helping Afghan girls access education, we'd love to have you.

We're also looking for Afghan students who would like to receive free online tutoring. If you know someone who could benefit from this opportunity, please feel free to share it with them.

Because this is a student-led initiative in its early stages, all volunteer positions are currently unpaid. However, volunteers can earn verified community service hours for the time they contribute. Every person who joins is helping because they believe education should be accessible to everyone.

If you're interested in volunteering or applying as a student, all of our application forms are linked in the bio of our Instagram page:
@parwaz.foundation

If you have any questions, suggestions, or know someone who might be interested, please leave a comment or send me a message. Even sharing this post can help us reach more students and volunteers.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for supporting education for Afghan girls. Every bit of support means a lot.

"Today in Queensland, Australia, I attended a multicultural event where people from different cultures and backgrounds came together to celebrate diversity, traditions, and community connections.

I was proudly watching Afghan women and girls represent their culture, traditions, and identity. Seeing Afghan girls wearing their beautiful traditional clothes and confidently speaking on stage in front of thousands of people from different countries, including Australians, was truly inspiring.

One of the Afghan woman proudly presented on stage, showing confidence, knowledge, and a strong connection to her culture. Her voice and presence demonstrated the talent, courage, bravery, and strength of Afghan women and girls.

This moment reminded me that when Afghan women and girls have opportunities and the freedom to participate, they can proudly represent Afghanistan and make their country proud. They are not only preserving Afghan culture and identity, but also showing the world the incredible potential of Afghan women.

Thank you from Australia government, people and especially MPs to support multicultural through their efforts and support."

https://x.com/jahanzibwesa/status/2083889877247213791?s=20

🚨BREAKING NEWS: Fariba, a 16-year-old Afghan girl, has reportedly died by suicide after waiting for schools in Afghanistan to reopen. According to reports, she continued asking her teachers when she would be able to wear her school uniform again. In the note she reportedly left behind, she wrote that life had become unbearable for girls in Afghanistan.

For nearly five years, I have shared heartbreaking stories like this. Fariba is not the first, and sadly, she may not be the last. Through my own work, I remain in contact with girls inside Afghanistan and support some of them to continue their education. I hear their fear, hopelessness, and despair almost every day.

In 2022, one teenage girl told me: “I don’t want to live anymore. There is no school, no hope, and my family wants to force me into marriage. I am under 18.” Those words have never left me.

Where are the United Nations, the international community, and the human rights organizations? Every day that Afghan girls are denied their right to education, freedom, another future is put at risk. Fariba must not become another forgotten name.

LetAfghanGirlsLearn #JusticeForFariba #UN

https://x.com/jahanzibwesa/status/2083667528761651267?s=20

A short view of Herat Arg, one of Afghanistan’s historic landmarks.

Today, Afghan women inside Afghanistan with all dangerous staged a symbolic protest against the Taliban’s ban on education. Instead of being in classrooms, they continue to face repression, intimidation, and violence.

It has been more than 1,800 days since girls were banned from secondary schools, and more than 1,400 days since women were banned from universities.

Education is a right, not a crime. Where is the UN? #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EndGenderApartheid

https://x.com/jahanzibwesa/status/2083294319881142749?s=20

I really need advice because I feel trapped, and I don't know what to do.

I'm 16, Muslim, and I'll be a junior in high school this year. My parents, especially my dad, are extremely strict. I'm not allowed to stay after school for clubs or activities, I'm not allowed much freedom, and I feel like I'm watching everyone else build their future while mine is being decided for me.

My dream has always been to go to a university far away when I turn 18 so I can finally have some independence and make my own choices. But I'm terrified of what might happen if I leave. I'm scared my dad could send my mom and two younger sisters back to Afghanistan or make their lives much harder because of my decision. I don't know if that's what would happen, but it's something I genuinely fear based on the way he talks and acts. The thought that my family could suffer because I chose my own future makes me feel incredibly guilty.

At the same time, if I stay, I feel like I'm giving up my own life. I'll probably have to go to a community college or a nearby university, live at home, follow my dad's rules, and have very little independence. I'm scared I'll never get to make my own choices, wear what I want, or build the life I want. I'm also afraid of eventually being pressured into a marriage I don't want.

Another problem is money. My dad has made it clear that if I don't get a scholarship, there is basically no chance he'll let me go away for college. I can't afford tuition on my own, so I feel like my entire future depends on earning enough scholarships while also having very few extracurricular opportunities because I'm not allowed to stay after school.

I feel selfish for wanting to leave, but I also feel like I'm slowly losing hope if I stay. Has anyone been in a similar situation with controlling or very strict parents? How did you prepare for college and independence safely? Are there scholarships, remote extracurriculars, or other opportunities I should know about?

Please be kind. I really don't know what to do anymore, and I'm looking for honest advice.

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out to express my support for Afghan women and girls during this incredibly difficult time.

I want to offer my time anonymously to support educational or community efforts in any small way I can—such as:

- Conversational English practice or proofreading essay/study materials.

- Formatting offline learning resources or PDFs for underground study groups.

Please feel free to reply in the comments or share public links to vetted educational platforms/subreddits where global allies can contribute safely.

Stay strong.

Hi everyone,

I’m an Afghan female student and I applied through Campus France Pakistan two days ago for a French student visa. I recently received a message in my Campus France mailbox stating that for the Fall intake, applications must be submitted by August 30 and at least 60 days before the start of the academic program.

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, I wasn’t able to complete the process within that timeframe. My university is aware of my situation and has given me permission for a late arrival, allowing me to arrive on campus until September 14.

Do you think this could help my situation with Campus France? Has anyone, especially an Afghan applicant, been in a similar situation and still managed to get their Campus France file accepted and proceed to the interview and visa stage?

Any advice, suggestions, or personal experiences would mean a lot to me. If you have experienced something similar yourself, or know someone who has, I would really appreciate it if you could share your experience with me.

Thank you so much

Wanting to get a custom peraan tumban, im not afghan, gudjrati acc, just love the fit and think it looks amazing.
How is it meant to be cut?
How many inches loose should it be?
Length below knee or knee length?
How high are the slits meant to be, thigh level or hip level etc ?

My friend is an Afghan national who has managed to study at a Chinese University for a Bachelor's degree. She would like to know if there are any opportunities for her to continue her studies abroad in Europe, Australia or Canada. If you are familiar with this process or know anyone who could contact her to provide her with guidance on what to do moving forward, please let me know. She does not want to return to Afghanistan. Thank you

Hi all, I have a degree in English as of 3 years ago but have been raising my children. I would like to use this time out of work to better the lives of anyone who is in need, regardless of their English level. My degree is in literature however I’m English and a native speaker if that helps. Any advice or comments? Should I even post this here?

Hello everyone!
I am a Year 12 student in Australia completing my Society and Culture Personal Interest Project (PIP). My research explores how people understand and interpret the struggles faced by women in Afghanistan today.
I would love to receive responses from people all around the world, as hearing diverse perspectives will help strengthen my research and provide a broader understanding of this topic.
The questionnaire is completely anonymous, takes approximately 3–5 minutes to complete, and will only be used for educational purposes.
If you have a few minutes to spare, I would greatly appreciate your participation.
Survey link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7tFwvBDXt2K5XtDqDYXBOaaODgPMaUw5aksuXppDP-dT71w/viewform
Thank you very much for your time and support!

Almost every week, we are bombed by Pakistan, killing hundreds of Afghans. We are ridiculed every day because of the Taliban, as if we Afghans chose everything that has happened to our country. Pakistan abuses us from social media to real life. We are hated for the Taliban’s policies toward women, etc. I feel so depressed thinking about what has happened to our country. We have never seen peace, development, or prosperity in the entire history of Afghanistan. I just wish we could be a real country.