TOP 30 Afghan academic initiatives in Virginia

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Afghan Academy Non-Profit, located at 6265 Franconia Road in Alexandria, Virginia, is a school dedicated to serving the Afghan community in the United States. Established in 1992, Afghan Academy has played a vital role in promoting religious, educational, cultural, and social values of Afghanistan to the new generation of local Afghan communities. The institution has also worked towards expanding relations between the Afghan community and other social and cultural organizations nationally and internationally. In addition to running a school, mosque, and burial facilities, Afghan Academy organizes cultural events, book signings, and activities for senior citizens and youth. Recently, the institution has launched an Afghan Book Club to promote reading and intellectual discourse within the community. The aim is to encourage younger generations to read books and build knowledge, ultimately contributing to the development and progress of the Afghan population.