Afghan community members established their roots during the past 5 decades in Hamilton and surrounding cities, growing strongly by day. Their ever expanding presence required fitted community foot print and cultural organization that AICCH provides them with the stated missions, visions, & goals;
Mission:
Provide cultural support and platform for community members of Afghan heritage in Hamilton, helping them become active participants in Canadian society with confidence and hope. While preserving their unique cultural and religious identity, AICCH also seeks to guide its members in developing their talents and fostering the skills of future generations, contributing to society through hard work, unity, integrity, and harmony.
Vision:
Afghan community, AICCH members, in the Hamilton are an active part of this society and contributing positively into the cultural diversity of this region. They are motivated to build a better future for themselves and their country with fostering their next generation capacity and talents.
AICCH goals are:
A- Establish a central location for Afghan community members living in the Hamilton area to perform their religious rituals, celebrations, cultural, & national events.
B- Provide a platform for education of Islamic traditions, values, the Quran, and other resources.
C- Teach Afghan languages, history, & geography.
D- Create a central space where members can pass on their religious teachings to younger generations.
E- Provide a space for members to observe funeral ceremonies and traditions.
F- Assist with the sponsorship of eligible refugees connected to with community members.
G- Promote multiculturalism and social awareness for the Afghan community in the Hamilton area.
H- To support newcomers associated with AICCH members by helping them integrate smoothly into this community.
Membership:
AICCH strongly encourages all Afghan community members to become a member and take an active role in their community affairs by participating in the AICCH activities and programs, volunteer, & preparing a strong and confident next generation that are aware of their community values, teachings, & tradition.
Please fill the membership form and send to
Please pay your annual or monthly membership fee by e-transfer to
Who can become AICCH member?
Any muslim individual 18+ years old.
Membership fee for 1 = $20/month or $240/year,
Membership fee for 2 = $40/month or $480/year,
Student membership fee for 1 = $10/month or $120/year,
(Student = individual 18+ years old and is full-time or part-time student in College or University).
Thanks for considering to become a member.
Click here for downloading AICCH membership form.
Volunteering:
AICCH strongly recommend our members specially our youth to consider volunteering in your community affairs through relaxed, friendly, and encouraging AICCH environment & activities, build up required experience & confidence for your future role in the greater society.
AICCH volunteering hour logs would help you to earn your High-school graduation required "community involvment/volunteering hours". Also, these earned hours strengthens your higher education and work applications.
Please click here for AICCH Volunteering Hours Log Form.