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As we continue to develop our community presence, Alghochak looks back at our official origins. Founded on December 6th, 2022, as part of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival, our launch marked the establishment of a dedicated collective to celebrate, integrate, and preserve Afghan culture within Northern Ireland. The inaugural event was held at the Stormont Parliament Buildings, sponsored by Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA and the International Campaign for Afghan Mus

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a Yalda Night celebration, bringing together guests from both the Afghan and local communities for an evening focused on warmth, joy, and togetherness. The event featured a variety of traditional refreshments, including custom cookies prepared by @pari_confectionery_cake and a specially designed red cake crafted by @cake.makeofficial. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the evening. We also express o

The Irish News recently published a comprehensive feature covering a series of international solidarity events taking place in Belfast. The article highlights the severe human rights crisis faced by women and girls in Afghanistan, shedding light on the systematic erasure of their basic freedoms, education, and creative expression. The upcoming solidarity concert, organized alongside community partners, serves as a vital platform to amplify these silenced narratives. The press

For International Women’s Day, Belfast became a roaring stage for global solidarity, musical activism, and unyielding sisterhood. Alghochak was deeply honored to stand side-by-side with our close friends at Beyond Skin, along with an incredible network of local and international supporters, to co-host a beautiful solidarity concert dedicated entirely to the brave women of Afghanistan. With women’s rights and creative expressions heavily suppressed back home, this event was fa

For International Women’s Day 2026, Belfast became the stage for a deeply moving display of cultural resilience, artistic freedom, and international solidarity. Alghochak was incredibly proud to stand as a supporting partner alongside Beyond Skin for a landmark event hosted at Queen’s University Belfast on Sunday 8th March. Funded through the PeacePlus ACCEPT Programme, the gathering brought together diverse communities from across Northern Ireland to amplify the voices of wo

Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind our name? When our organization was established on 6th December 2022, we chose a name that carried deep cultural symbolism, poetry, and a clear vision for our future here in Northern Ireland. In Dari, Alghochak (غوچک) describes something simple yet profoundly beautiful: a stepping stone thrown into the water to help people cross a river when there is no bridge. For centuries, this word has been tied to a famous traditional poeti