Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Afghan Special Operations Vets in the U.S
“I, in my own mind, have always thought of America… as a promised land. The means of selection was very simple as to how this land should be populated. Any person with the courage, with the desire to tear up their roots, to strive for freedom, to attempt and dare to live in a strange and foreign place, to travel halfway across the world was welcome here.” – Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan
Mission
– We are a connector and catalyst
– We serve Afghan Special Operations Veterans and their families
– We mobilize the Veteran Ecosystem, frontline civilians, and community volunteers
– We build refugee resilience through intentional integration
We currently serve 300+ Afghan Special Operations veterans and their 1,500+ family members build resilience in the U.S. so they can live their American Dream, become contributing members of American society, and feel a sense of belonging.
These veterans bring extensive operational experience, leadership, and resilience. Our support focuses on long-term reintegration, including employment pathways, mental health and resilience programming, legal navigation assistance, and community integration support.
Vision
Afghan Special Operations Veterans say with pride and purpose “I belong here” having successfully integrated at the community level, built the resilience to thrive, and achieved their American Dream.
Beneficiary Locations in the U.S.
What Sets Us Apart
- Lived Experience: We understand the lived experience of Afghan refugees. Our CEO is an Afghan refugee from the Soviet Conflict in the 1980s. We design our programs with input from refugees and the communities they resettle in.
- Fierce Collaboration: We strategically partner and collaborate with organizations who already have a proven model. We don’t believe in going after it alone. We share, give, and partner effectively.
- Data-Driven: Our empirical approach prioritizes focus groups and quantitative surveys to understand our customers’ needs and their root causes so we design programs that are tailored and relevant.
Our Engagements
Events:
HTP organized virtual and in-person events focused on community-building, health, and workforce.
Total Participants:
These programs allowed members from the Afghan and U.S. Special Operation Community to come together and build their networks.
Testimonials
“With the HTP legal support program, I have a pathway to citizenship and to join the U.S. Army!”
Ramish Kabiry
Former member of the Ktah Khas (counter-terrorism unit)
“Because of the HTP legal support program, my asylum was approved and now I can reunify with my family in the U.S.”
M. Arif Azimi
Former member of the Commandos
“I feel resilient attending the HTP mental health sessions and community gatherings. It gives me a sense of hope and home.”
Omid Nizami
Former member of the Afghan National Army Special Forces
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Upcoming Events
Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Celebrating 25 Years of Partnership
Global SOF and Onebrief are proud to host an evening in support of Honor the Promise (HTP), Join us as we celebrate the enduring bond between Afghans and Americans forged over two decades on the battlefield.
The program includes a 25-minute preview from the documentary NOORI followed by a panel with the cast and filmmakers. We’ll conclude with an hour-long, celebratory networking reception.
WHEN: Tuesday, 19 May
5pm – 7:30pm
WHERE: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Tampa Bay Ballroom | Level 4