Monica is a master’s student in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, where she also earned her bachelors degree in Communication. Monica is a dedicated teaching assistant at the University, where she merges academia with a passion tor social justice. Monica’s research focuses on the resilience of marginalized groups striving for positive change, and underscores the potential of digital spaces in advancing social justice agendas.
One of the major achievements of PAC is the one-hour TV program called “Caravan TV” that is broadcasted on OMNI. The main purpose of this TV program is to support the integration of new immigrants into Canadian society, introduce the non-Afghan Canadians to the culture of Afghanistan and to support the Afghan community in BC.
Caravan TV (and its past incarnation,
On September 18, 2011, the Afghan community proudly celebrated its first ever Heritage Day festival in the province of British Columbia, at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre. This was the first time the community had an opportunity to showcase Afghanistan as seen through the eyes of many Afghans residing in Canada.
Over the decades, Afghanistan’s image has been overshadowed by its representation as a war-torn country with the need for foreign intervention.
A Collaborative Project by PAC & Games Without Borders
The Partnership Afghanistan Canada (PAC), in partnership with Games Without Borders, is proud to introduce Antura, an innovative and engaging way for children to learn the Dari alphabet through play.
About the Project
Antura is a playful, interactive learning experience designed to support young children—especially those in Afghan and refugee communities—in building early literacy skills in Dari.
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In the summer of 2012, the Psychology and Educational Sciences Faculty of Kabul University generously gave PAC our own space to renovate and upgrade with donated computers and textbooks. The space was refurbished with new light fixtures, shelves and furniture, and eventually became the Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Research.
Aims, Goals and Objectives of the Centre
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Not-for-profit program to promote humanitarian support for girls/women not in Canada: who have been injured and traumatized in Afghanistan. They are committed to their safety and delivering the help they need—this project was started by Sultana Abassy, Audrey Staudacher and De-Ann Chan.
The families are working locally on their own to raise funds, but they still need help.
Last April marked the successful launch of our Research Methods course for psychology students at Woman Online University in Afghanistan. The course introduces both qualitative and quantitative research methods, equipping students with essential skills to design, conduct, and analyze research in meaningful and impactful ways.
We were thrilled to welcome approximately 40 students in our initial cohort. The strong turnout,
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Empowering Parents. Nurturing Futures.
The Partnership Afghanistan Canada (PAC) is proud to share the successful design and implementation of our Parenting Course Project, delivered to a group of Afghan mothers and fathers over five weeks.
This initiative was created to support families with practical knowledge, culturally responsive guidance, and a safe space for learning, sharing, and connection.
About the Program
The course brought together 40 Afghan parents to explore key topics in early childhood development,
Building Knowledge. Empowering Teachers. Reaching Families.
The Partnership Afghanistan Canada (PAC) is proud to lead the Training the Trainers project in partnership with Freshte Nejat School in Kabul—a powerful initiative designed to create lasting impact for children, families, and communities.
About the Project
This project focuses on training a group of dedicated teachers at Freshte Nejat School with essential knowledge in:
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All proceeds from sales of the books go towards funding PAC projects and initiatives.
The books were translated into 2 languages and donated to schools in Afghanistan.
Afsana Seesana
Afsana Seesana is a famous Afghan folk nursery rhyme. (In the Dari language, the word “afsana” means story). In the past, literature was often written for children to learn the moral values of human relationships.