I once visited a public bathhouse in Kabul and saw a child whose vocalizations reminded me of my own son when he was young. I recognized instantly that he was autistic. What broke my heart was not the child, but the impatience and confusion around him. Not out of cruelty—out of ignorance. AFIA was created to change that.
AFIA is not yet providing services in Afghanistan but is working to launch them soon. Current assistance is funded entirely through the founder’s and his family’s personal contributions. Thank you for your patience and support. Read more…
