Interested in becoming a member?

At heart, AAAWA is a collective of individuals who share an ancestral connection to Afghanistan and who share in the vision and labor of organizing, creating, and amplifying pivotal diasporic works to broader audiences. We are an all-volunteer group in the process of applying for non-profit status and welcome interest in participating in our organization. Current volunteers find working with AAAWA an enriching experience as they collaborate and create ground-breaking projects with a diverse group of individuals. 

We realize that folks’ schedules are ever-changing and that participation can take different forms and evolve over time. We welcome you where you are. All the roles are voluntary at this time, but we may be able to offer a nominal stipend once we receive non-profit status and can apply for funding. We currently offer the following levels of engagement with AAAWA:

Hive Member:

For those with ancestral ties to Afghanistan who are interested in a platform to dialogue and exchange with a hive of like-minded folks that identify with the vision and mission of AAAWA, we recommend becoming a member of the AAAWA Hive, which is hosted on Slack. In the Hive you can exchange resources (including relevant events, readings, news, etc), share calls for opportunities, and connect with others for potential artistic, activist, and creative collaborations. 

If you are interested in joining, please fill out this brief form, which will be reviewed by our group administrators. We will then send you a link to join the Slack Group.

Momentum Member

Supporters have an opportunity to actively learn about the work of AAAWA and contribute important skills by assisting with project preparation and publicity on an as-needed basis and as their schedule allows. Supporters are welcome from all communities and backgrounds. Possible tasks include website maintenance, developing social media posts, and graphic design for publicity efforts. Supporters are also welcome to help with the production of events as needed, including helping to coordinate art exhibits, panel discussions, and performances. Other tasks may include: conducting research on potential grants, assisting with grant proposal writing and/or editing, compiling a monthly newsletter, and administering technical assistance with digital events. Supporters contribute a few hours a week. If you are interested in becoming a Supporter, please fill out this form to get started and a member of our group will be in touch with you shortly.

Catalyst Member

AAAWA’s presence and contributions in the world rely on the dedication of our Catalyst members. Being a Catalyst means that you share in the content creation, decision-making, and organizing efforts of our internal and public projects and you are committed to collectively shaping and furthering AAAWA’s vision. Responsibilities include generating, organizing, and facilitating chai chats; developing and executing public programming; applying for grants; regularly attending and helping facilitate planning meetings; and seeking potential partnerships and collaborations. Catalyst members are expected to generally contribute 3-5 hours of work per week and can take part in one or multiple ongoing projects. 

For those that are new to AAAWA, we recommend that you first become a Supporter for a period of 3-6 months and then transition to becoming a Catalyst. If you are interested in becoming a Catalyst member, please fill contact us we will be in touch with you shortly. 

If you have any questions about participation in AAAWA, please email us at: info@aaawa.net.