Afghan Community Events in California

Sahar handles all aspects of family law and asset protection and has considerable experience representing clients in high-conflict cases including divorce, intricate business valuation and income determination, complex custody matters, child support, spousal support, asset and debt division, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, family law mediation, and trust and estate planning. 

Experienced Clinical Counselor fostering holistic growth, integrating mind, body, spirit. I aim to equip individuals with coping skills, promote centeredness, and resilience. I specialize in relationships, teen and women's issues, depression, anxiety, grief, sexual health, and ADHD coaching. Ready to support your journey. My goal is to foster a sense of centeredness and equanimity, empowering individuals to maintain their balance even in the midst of adversity. I specialize in enhancing quality of life, nurturing relationships, and facilitating growth through difficult experiences. My areas of expertise encompass relationship dynamics, teens issues, women's issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, sexual health, and ADHD coaching. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you. In sessions, you'll have the opportunity to prioritize your own well-being without any sense of guilt. Creating a safe and comfortable environment is paramount, allowing you the freedom to experience and express your emotions without reservation. I value the importance of remaining receptive to any feedback or questions. Our sessions will be tailored specifically to address your needs and concerns, ensuring personalized support and guidance necessary for your journey towards healing.

The firm's practice includes a diversified range of Real Estate, Civil Litigation, and Commercial Transactions. The firm has also represented partnerships, limited liability companies, closely held corporations and real estate investors as well as entities involved in international trade. Mr. Haroonian has also represented non-profit entities in connection with corporate governance and organizational issues. Mr. Haroonian has been practicing law since 1984. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Haroonian majored in Economics at University of California, Los Angeles. He is a graduate of Southwestern University School of Law. In addition to holding B.A. and J.D. degrees, Mr. Haroonian also has a Real Estate Broker License.

United Afghan Club at UCLA represents a vibrant student-led community organization based at the University of California - Los Angeles, dedicated to serving the Afghan refugee and immigrant communities of Los Angeles, CA and beyond. As a student organization, the club embodies the values of compassion, cultural connection, and practical solidarity with families navigating the challenges of resettlement in a new country. At its heart, United Afghan Club exists to bridge the gap between newly arrived Afghan families and the resources they need to rebuild their lives. The organization recognizes that Afghan refugees arriving in Los Angeles, California face multifaceted challenges—from securing safe housing to finding employment opportunities that match their skills and experience. By mobilizing UCLA's student community, the club transforms campus energy into tangible, meaningful support for vulnerable populations. The organization's approach reflects deep understanding of refugee experiences and cultural sensitivity. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all assistance, United Afghan Club identifies specific areas where families struggle most and creates targeted solutions. Whether connecting families with housing leads, facilitating job placements, or gathering donations of needed items and funds, the club addresses real barriers to successful integration. What distinguishes United Afghan Club is its grounding in personal relationships and community trust. As a student organization operating within Los Angeles, CA, the club builds direct connections with Afghan families, creating a support network rooted in shared heritage and mutual respect. This relationship-centered approach ensures that assistance feels culturally appropriate and genuinely responsive to community needs. The club welcomes community participation and collaboration, inviting individuals and organizations throughout Los Angeles to join in supporting Afghan refugee families during this critical period of transition and establishment.

Afghan Education for a Better Tomorrow (AEBT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Elk Grove, CA, dedicated to empowering Afghan communities through innovative educational and healthcare initiatives. As an all-volunteer organization with no operating overhead costs, AEBT maximizes impact by channeling all resources directly toward sustainable development programs in Afghanistan. AEBT specializes in multiple service areas designed to build knowledge and skills across critical sectors. The organization operates tele-education programs at major Afghan universities including Herat University and the University of Paktika, expanding access to quality higher education for underserved populations. These programs provide university entrance exam preparation and academic support for students lacking basic educational resources. In partnership with the Raqim Foundation, AEBT has also launched innovative tele-medicine initiatives, bringing remote healthcare services to rural Afghan villages like Kalakan through satellite-based technology. Beyond education and healthcare, AEBT addresses economic development and cultural preservation. The organization promotes economic self-reliance through targeted skill-building programs while advancing peace education and human rights awareness aligned with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. AEBT also delivers essential resources including textbooks to Afghan universities and coordinates with other NGOs to strengthen educational and healthcare infrastructure throughout Afghanistan. Registered as both a California nonprofit and an Afghanistan-based NGO, AEBT maintains dual accountability and operational capacity. Founded by Afghan Americans committed to their homeland's development, the organization combines local expertise with international best practices to create lasting positive change in education, healthcare, and community resilience across Afghanistan.

Founded in 2008 by bestselling author Khaled Hosseini, The Khaled Hosseini Foundation represents a deeply personal commitment to helping the Afghan people rebuild their lives after decades of conflict. Based in San Jose, California, the Foundation was inspired by Hosseini's 2007 trip to Afghanistan as a UNHCR Envoy, where he witnessed firsthand the resilience and determination of repatriated refugee families living in extreme poverty. Rather than offering charity, the Foundation believes in empowering vulnerable Afghans—particularly women, children, and refugees—by providing access to fundamental resources including shelter, education, and healthcare that enable communities to rebuild with dignity and self-determination. The Foundation's leadership team, including Co-founder Roya Hosseini and Executive Director Sandra Hosseini, brings together expertise in law, accounting, and nonprofit management to ensure effective stewardship of donor contributions. Beyond its work in Afghanistan, the Foundation also supports recently resettled Afghan refugees in the United States, recognizing that humanitarian assistance extends to those seeking new beginnings in America. With over $2.2 million granted to date, the Foundation has built meaningful partnerships with international organizations respected for their decades of experience in conflict zones. The Foundation's mission reflects Hosseini's personal journey as an Afghan refugee who found safety in the United States, transforming his success as a globally recognized author into tangible hope and opportunity for those still struggling in his homeland.