Afghan Community Newsletter - May 2026
Dear Afghan Community and Friends,
As we move into May, we continue to build on the momentum of recent months, bringing meaningful opportunities and practical support to our community.
We are pleased to share that we have successfully completed two rounds of our financial workshops on Thursday 23rd April at our office in King’s Cross, covering the UK financial system and banking, as well as budgeting and saving. The sessions were well attended, with participants finding them useful and engaging, and there was a great deal of discussion and shared experiences throughout.
Safe Money workshop | London
We now have the final round of the workshop scheduled for Thursday 14th May, 11:00am to 1:00pm. This session will focus on Safe Money, including how to identify scams and fraud, and what support is available if you have been affected. If you or anyone in your network may benefit from this session, please do share this opportunity with them.If you have not yet signed up, please register. Lunch and London travel costs will be covered.
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:
Community Manager, Hackney Migrant Centre, Hackney, London, £39,584 FTE (pro rata £15,833), Deadline: 14 May 2026
ESOL Co-ordinator, Refugee Action Kingston, Kingston upon Thames, £32,000 FTE, part-time (21 hours per week), Deadline: 8 May 2026
Accommodation Officer, Kent County Council, Kent, £29,000, Deadline: 17 May 2026
Integration Hub Officer, City of London Corporation, London, £42,000, Deadline: 10 May 2026
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