Afghan Community Newsletter - April 2026

Dear Afghan Community and Friends,

We hope you had a good break and are enjoying the arrival of spring.

Fully Funded Financial Workshops in London

This month and into early May, we are pleased to be delivering our financial workshops at our King’s Cross office. These sessions are led by an expert and are designed to provide practical knowledge to support everyday life in the UK.  If you have not yet signed up, please register. Lunch and London travel costs will be covered.

Opportunity from Our Second Home

We would also like to highlight an opportunity from Our Second Home, a programme supporting young people aged 14 to 25 through community and leadership development.  Their leadership training course helps participants build confidence, improve English, and develop skills such as public speaking, while also opening pathways to further roles within the organisation or employment opportunities.

Job Board

As promised, we are introducing a small job board as part of this newsletter. Please find a few opportunities below if you are interested in applying: 

•Finance Officer, Hopeworks, UK, £28,000–£32,000

•Lifelines Project Coordinator, Refugee Council, UK, £30,000–£34,000

•IAA Level 2 Casework Adviser, Shropshire Supports Refugees, Shropshire, £28,000–£32,000

•Assistant Shop Manager, British Red Cross, UK, £21,000–£23,000

 Please note: the roles shared above are publicly available opportunities for general information. They are not affiliated with USPUK, and we are unable to provide referrals or influence the recruitment process.

Helpful resource for Afghans in the UK

Visit our information page for helpful resources and updates for Afghans community in the UK. Info packs are available in English, Dari and Pashto.

A simpler way to reach USPUK support

We’ve updated our contact forms to make it even easier for you to get help from the USPUK team. Whether you have a question, concern, or need guidance, you can now reach out quickly through our improved forms.

Our team monitors enquiries Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, and will respond as soon as possible. We are here to support you.

Other support from USPUK

Our one-to-one consultations remain open for anyone needing guidance or help with forms, housing or general support. You are welcome to book an appointment in person or online.

Starting next month, we will also begin sharing job opportunities that members of our community may benefit from.

We will continue posting updates and opportunities on our WhatsApp group and Instagram page throughout the month. Please keep an eye out in case something may be useful to you or someone you know.

We are also continuing to respond to enquiries. If you feel stuck, confused or need support, we are here to help. And if we are unable to assist directly, we will do our best to signpost you to the right place.

If you have any questions, reach out to USPUK Afghan Team via https://www.uspuk.org/selectlanguage-nav-1

USPUK Team