Afghan Beats 
Radio Kabulistan AFGHAN VOICE CIC
Our Story & Formation
Afghan Voice CIC is a London based pioneering non-profit community media organisation and online radio station established in 2011 by a former Afghan refugee with the support from a Dutch friend and extended professionals community in Brighton.
Afghan Voice CIC, as an independent community media platform have nurtured the talents of young migrants and refugee creatives, talents and artists since its establishment. We have collaborated with various community-based organisations in different boroughs across London to run media projects, festivals, cultural and arts projects for the local communities.
Our work is focused on providing a community-led digital media and creative arts space, skills training, cultural promotion, and empowering young refugees and migrants in the field of media work and studies. Through our various programs and projects, we have trained 500+ participants from diverse background to produce impactful digital content, set up their campaigns, raise awareness on social issues, produce documentaries exploring themes of displacement, cultural integration, and identity.
Our Aims & Vision
Vision: Afghan Voice CIC envisions a vibrant, inclusive community empowered through media, culture, and creativity. We aim to be a leading platform that promotes cultural expression, digital literacy, and community engagement, while providing accessible pathways into the media industry—particularly for young people and underrepresented voices.
Our Aims:
- Empower through Education: Deliver complimentary media workshops and training sessions to build skills in digital media and content creation for all community members.
- Celebrate Culture and Arts: Promote the rich heritage of Afghan and other cultures through inclusive community events such as music and arts festivals.
- Serve as a Community Hub: Provide a supportive space for knowledge-sharing, networking, and guidance to enhance digital literacy among individuals and local organisations.
- Offer Free Access and Training: Maintain a free-to-use community media space, coupled with practical training to help people launch their own platforms and creative projects.
- Support Youth and Employability: Create work experience opportunities and tailored 1:1 mentorship programmes for young people and students aiming to enter the media industry.
- Foster Dialogue and Advocacy: Encourage open conversations and raise awareness of key community issues through media, supporting advocacy and inclusion.
- Mentorship with Experts: Provide personalised one-on-one mentoring with industry professionals to help individuals develop media careers and improve employability.
