AUAF is A Legacy That Learns—shaped by experience, tested by circumstance, and strengthened through innovation.
Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning, joined along the way, or are just discovering AUAF, our students thank you for making their education possible.
Our mission remains although the delivery has evolved. Pushed beyond the traditional boundaries of a university, AUAF continues to lead—sustaining its role as an oasis of learning, now fully online.
At AUAF, Afghan students receive more than a high-quality, high-touch, American-style education. With your support, we provide the tools, opportunities, and community they need to grow, lead, and thrive—inside and beyond the classroom.
Stay Tuned for a Year Full of Celebrations
As we celebrate 20 years of impact, we’ll be sharing stories from students and alumni, hosting special events, and unveiling new ways to experience AUAF’s journey—including a soon-to-launch mini-site where you can explore our legacy, who we are today, and where we’re headed.
Your continued support ensures this legacy endures. Thank you for being part of AUAF’s story today—and for the next 20 years.
The Beginnings of AUAF
We uncovered some treasures from AUAF’s early days! Watch these videos to see the university’s journey, hear the stories of those who shaped it, and relive the moments that laid the foundation for 20 years of learning and impact.
9 years ago: “An Introduction: The American University of Afghanistan”
8 years ago: “Afghan Youth with Eyes on the Future”
Share Your AUAF Memories
We want to hear from our community. Help us celebrate AUAF’s journey by sharing your photos, videos, or a few words about your connection to AUAF—why you support it, how you got involved, or a meaningful memory.
Your contributions will help us showcase the people behind AUAF’s legacy and inspire the next generation of students and supporters.
“My story continues, I’m writing another chapter as we speak.”
AUAF Student, Class of 2029