Afghan Community Events in Anaheim, CA

Sliman Nawabi graduated from law school in 2012. After being admitted to the bar that year, Mr. Nawabi began working as a trial attorney. Mr. Nawabi grew up in Orange County and spent 4 years in Northern California where he attended the University of California, Berkeley. At UC Berkeley, Mr. Nawabi through his vigorous involvement in the American Civil Liberties Union, Advocates for Youth Justice and Youth Mentorship Program established himself as a leader in the community and activist for individuals deprived of their rights. Mr. Nawabi’s passion for justice guided him to law school where he gained the unique opportunity to explore the world and study human rights law abroad in Toulouse, France at Toulouse Premier Université Capitole, and Barcelona, Spain at Universitat de Barecelona. During law school Mr. Nawabi’s desire to promote civil liberties connected him to the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. As an intern for the Public Defender’s Office Mr. Nawabi established trusting relationships with clients and learned the procedures and strategies of litigation. Mr. Nawabi continued to build on his litigation experience and skills by working on highly complex felony cases with national press coverage under the supervision of John Barnett. Mr. Nawabi is now a Deputy Public Defender for the City and County of San Francisco. He defends the constitutional rights of indigent, marginalized and vulnerable people accused of crimes. He has litigated thousands of cases favorable to his clients and continues to do so.

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.

Born from the 2016 Afghan-American Conference and founded in response to the urgent need for community voice and representation, Afghan Diaspora for Equality and Progress (ADEP) stands as a Los Angeles-rooted movement of Afghan-American professionals, scholars, and activists united by a shared vision of a more equitable future. The organization emerged as a wake-up call to mobilize the diaspora's collective power and challenge social injustice through intentional community organizing. At its heart, ADEP is about relationships and solidarity. The organization believes deeply that a small group of dedicated individuals can change the world, which is why it prioritizes mentorship, cultural connection, and mutual support among Afghan-American leaders. ADEP stands firmly and unequivocally in solidarity with queer and trans Afghans, recognizing liberation as central to their vision of equity. Serving communities throughout Los Angeles and beyond, ADEP creates spaces where young Afghan-Americans can develop critical consciousness, share experiences rooted in their cultural heritage, and collaborate on solutions that matter to their communities. The organization's approach is unapologetically progressive, celebrating ideals of positive change while fostering the difficult conversations necessary for community growth. Through communal activities, voter education, immigration support, and advocacy work, ADEP demonstrates that Afghan-Americans are not passive observers but active architects of social change. Bound together by intentional self-development and commitment to the next generation, ADEP continues building power in Los Angeles and across the nation.