About Us

The Afghan Opportunity Centers were founded in 2017 by Shaukat Zamani, a New Zealand-based Afghan entrepreneur and philanthropist.

The Afghan Opportunity Centers model provides free modern education and vocational training to more than 10,000 male and female students of underprivileged backgrounds in remote, rural Afghan provinces.

Kunar Opportunity Center

Established in 2017

Kunar Opportunity Center proudly trains more than 2,500 young male and female Afghans of underprivileged backgrounds in modern education such as English language, information technology and university preparation exam education.

Zabul Opportunity Center

Established in 2019

Zabul Opportunity Center proudly trains more than 2,500 young male and female Afghans of underprivileged backgrounds in modern education such as English language, information technology and university preparation exam education.

Kandahar Opportunity Center

Established in 2019

Kandahar Opportunity Center proudly trains more than 2,500 young male and female Afghans of underprivileged backgrounds in modern education such as English language, information technology and university preparation exam education.

Helmand Opportunity Center

Established in 2020

Helmand Opportunity Center proudly trains more than 2,500 young male and female Afghans of underprivileged backgrounds in modern education such as English language, information technology and university preparation exam education.

Vocational Training and Job Creation Program

Established in 2020

Our Vocational Training and Job Creation Program proudly trains 85 young male and female students which include: 25 male students in Electronics and Solar Installation; 25 male students in Mobile Phone Hardware Repair; 25 male students in Mobile Phone Software; and 10 female students in Tailoring.

Opportunity Centers in Media

Our activities have widely been covered in national and provincial media in Afghanistan.

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