Leicester City's Afghan Community is a free and independent organisation.
It has no relationship with other Afghan communities which already exist in Leicester.
Everyone has got the right to choose or select the way they are feeling, and to be
comfortable when celebrating their ceremonies.
This is a social organisation and against of any misanthropy, terrorism,
fundamentalism, and condemns all types of violence. Moreover, it takes part
actively in the destruction and impoverishment of those evils.
BACKGROUND
Owing to the different types of social problems members of the Afghan community in Leicester are facing; such as English language
difficulties, cultural understanding, residency and integration in the United Kingdom, a community group has been established to
represent the Afghan Community.
OBJECTIVES
To represent the interests of the Afghan community in Leicester.
To provide a central forum and a rallying point for all Afghans living in Leicester to meet and discuss issues of mutual interest.
To promote and encourage socio-cultural activities as an educational resource for Afghans and to improve their knowledge of our cultural background and all other cultures.
To promote social cohesion and unity among the residents.
To celebrate our traditional and religious events.
To help Afghans' integrating with other local communities in Leicester.
To promote education amongst the Afghan community, particularly through provision of language (English, Pashto, Dari), mathematics and religious classes.
To introduce and promote Afghan culture by cooperation and collaboration with other organisations in Leicester as well as through exhibitions and demonstrations.
To arrange sports activities/classes for youths and older people.
To work positively with local organisations and any other groups to identify and solve problems thereby improving the quality of life for the residents.
To promote equal choice and opportunities which will encourage good neighborliness and community spirit in the area.
To work in close contact with any other organisations/authority for the welfare of our people.
Important Information
We have recently moved to:
80 Wharf Street South,
Leicester,E1 2AA
For full address please click on the links below:
WHO CAN BE A MEMBER.
All Afghans (women and men), who are 18 or over, must reside in Leicester and should not be involved in any activities of terrorist violence,
discrimination, racial, national or religious crimes, or have controversial political opinions. Furthermore, they must comply with the terms
and conditions of, and accept this constitution if they want to be a member of this community.
HOW TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP.
Please fill in the attached form. Please visit LCAC's Office or contact us on (0044) 0116 367 8655
